Kaely Monahan

Drive about 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, and you will reach an expanse of the Sonoran desert with a long, rich history. The Gila River runs through this area, which was once lush with flora and fauna. Now, with the river dammed up, the…

Have you ever wondered why Arizona's sunsets are so stunning? Or maybe you've questioned why the rivalry between Arizona State and the University of Arizona is so intense. Ever wondered why old houses in Phoenix have AC units on their roofs? And what…

Arizona residents headed to the polls on July 31 to cast their votes in the primary election. Amid the revealed results and statistics, one Republic data reporter found that there are at least 10,000 women registered to vote who own a cat but don't…

There was a brief moment in my life when I thought I wanted to be a meteorologist. The combination of being a pilot’s daughter and seeing the 1996 blockbuster “Twister” confirmed that weather science is fun and fascinating. And honestly, weather is…

What will be the political repercussions of former President Donald Trump's brush with death at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania? One man was killed in the assassination attempt and three other people were injured, including the Republican…

“Touch” opens with a choir singing directly to camera in a lonesome Icelandic landscape. A red church is in the background. The rest is white with snow. The song is as chillingly beautiful as the backdrop. Director Baltasar Kormákur captures the…

Arizona has a long, diverse and rich history of African American stories. The first recorded Black resident of Phoenix was Mary Green in 1868 — just four years after Arizona became a territory of the United States. Mary was a domestic servant to…

On the surface, “Janet Planet” sounds like a charming story about a single mother seen through the eyes of her 11-year-old daughter. Lacy (Zoe Ziegler), is a lone wolf — or at least she sees herself as one. She manages to fake a family crisis in…

Longtime residents of the Grand Canyon State may be able to list off a few quick facts about their state to people who may not know Arizona well. Yes, we're known as the Valentine State, and yes, the saguaro only grows here. But Arizona experts may…

What does death look like? Humanity has given it many faces over the centuries: the monstrous half-Black and half-white woman, Hel, in Norse mythology. In Southeast Asia, there's the red-and-black form of Yama. In Western imagery, Death is a cloaked…

Extreme temperatures are pummeling Phoenix as the heat dome continues to sit over the Southwest. On June 6, 2024, we saw record-breaking temperatures of 113 degrees Fahrenheit. After last year's searing summer, many Phoencians are hoping for a less…

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite in the fourth installment of the “Bad Boys” franchise. Yes, you read that right — the fourth movie. The third one came out in 2020 and was pretty much swept away by the dawn of the pandemic, so it’s…

Wildfire season historically starts just before monsoon season. However, the period during which a wildfire can occur is now widening and bringing with it more severe blazes near the Valley. In Arizona, wildfires were once expected from late April…

The 5 C's are something all Arizona children learn at one point or another. Cotton, citrus, cattle, copper and climate have long been advertised as positive reasons to come to Arizona. Each of these "C's" represents an important aspect of Arizona's…

It's not often you see a "bee delay" at a baseball game. But that's exactly what happened at the Arizona Diamondbacks-LA Dodgers game on April 30. A swarm of honeybees decided to make camp on the netting behind home plate at Chase Field. It became a…

On Feb. 14, 1912, Arizona joined the United States as the 48th state. But it wasn't exactly a smooth process. Originally part of Mexico, the land was ceded to the U.S. after the Mexican-American War in 1848. Just six years later, more land was added…

Total solar eclipses are a rare and awe-inspiring event. On average there is one somewhere on Earth about every 18 months. However, when you consider that our planet is 71% water, the odds of seeing one get smaller. As for a total solar eclipse…

Sedona is known worldwide for its stunning landscapes. Founded in 1902, the Arizona city is a favorite destination for tourists and locals alike. Its higher elevation provides quick relief from Phoenix's scorching summers. In the winter, the snow…

After the success of “Loving Vincent,” filmmakers DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman return with another dazzling visual feast in “The Peasants.” Based on a novel by Nobel laureate Wladislaw Reymont, “The Peasants” explores the lives of a rural Polish…

Listen to this episode from Valley 101 on Spotify. Interest in women’s sports, particularly at the college level, is skyrocketing. According to Nielsen, which collects audience numbers across different media, the 2023 NCAA women's final drew nearly…