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An ASU scientist confirmed that a lightning flash stretched 515 miles from east Texas to Kansas City in October 2017—breaking the previous record by 38 miles and showing that severe storms can produce rare megaflashes.

Researchers are studying these bolts to understand how they form and if similar events may occur in Arizona during monsoon season.

AZ Secretary of State warned that a cyberattack hit a state election website last month — investigators are working to gather clues to identify the source.

Thin Blue Line Benefits Association will stop offering health care plans after August 31—state regulators ordered the company to cease new coverage after alleging it was not a licensed insurer and failed to process claims properly.

It will continue paying claims from the current plan year while state officials and attorneys general investigate complaints by retired first responders about unpaid bills.

The Arizona State football team began fall camp on July 30 at Kajikawa practice fields under head coach Kenny Dillingham, returning 17 starters after an 11-3 season and Big 12 championship amid triple-digit heat.

The team will leave for Camp Tontozona on August 5 and hold a public scrimmage on August 9—adding new challenges to their preparation.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Phoenix Suns advanced a four-season sign-and-trade offer for Jonathan Kuminga nearing $90 million with a player option for the final year while the Golden State Warriors have signaled a stop to negotiations by offering a two-year, $45 million deal and seeking a first-round pick & Kuminga is said to favor the longer-term contracts offered by the Suns and Sacramento Kings.

Reagan Mathers, a 16-year-old wrestler from Phoenix Valiant Prep, won the 115-pound national championship in the 16U freestyle division at Fargo on July 13—she beat top competitors including Pennsylvania's Marlee Solomon to become the fifth Arizona girl to claim the title.