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Raised in Prescott, Arizona, Frank Hall is the Wickenburg reporter for Times Media Service. Hall covers local news in Wickenburg, including town government, schools, public safety, development and community life, from local history to the town's rodeo scene. Hall holds a master's degree in investigative journalism.

Stories by Frank Hall

30 stories

  1. July 2026

    5 stories: 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 2 news stories

  2. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department finalizes earnings test for colleges, tying federal aid to graduates’ pay

    Students could lose federal aid for college programs with low graduate earnings under a new U.S. Department of Education rule.

  3. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and why the myths still won’t die

  4. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate pages still list Lindsey Graham in active service

  5. Tue

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    Walmart’s summer price cuts spotlight shopper relief, political claims and price competition

    Walmart and Sam's Club cut prices on thousands of summer items nationwide on July 6, as Donald Trump claimed credit for the discounts.

  6. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium after putting red-card ban on hold

  7. June 2026

    25 stories: 7 investigations, 1 explainer, 17 news stories

  8. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Escondido HOA orders removal of American flags, sparking fight ahead of nation’s 250th birthday

  9. Sun

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Florida expert says green bananas can still be worth eating, with more resistant starch than ripe fruit

  10. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reopens after 13-year-old exits ride vehicle and falls down final drop

  11. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Duck boat overturns near Charles River boat ramp in Cambridge, injuring at least six

  12. Sat

    News: Election · United States

    Newsom urges California voters to reject billionaire tax measure, calls for federal levy instead

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged voters to reject a November billionaire wealth-tax ballot measure, calling for a federal levy instead.

  13. Sat

    News: Travel · United States

    Alberta bear encounter on Kananaskis trail renews safety advice for hikers and dog walkers

  14. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville calls for Democratic ‘schism’ after New York primary wins

  15. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    U.S. loses to Türkiye 3-2 in Los Angeles but still advances to round of 32

  16. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Florida tattoo shop says it will turn away military members, veterans after anti-war post

  17. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    From Lancaster to state capitols nationwide: how Bob Heft’s 50-star flag traveled across America

    See how Bob Heft's 50-star flag traveled from Lancaster, Ohio, to state capitols across the United States between 1960 and 1962.

  18. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial undercroft opens June 25 with free timed-entry tickets

  19. Thu

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Three Wendy’s employees charged after Union, South Carolina, food-tampering allegations

  20. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump meeting with Republicans

  21. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland voter-roll removal of Ian Andre Roberts draws renewed GOP criticism

  22. Sat

    News: Travel · World

    Bayahibe resort fire kills Italian tourist, evacuates 1,690 guests

  23. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    McConnell hospitalized in Washington; office says he is receiving ‘excellent care’

    Kentucky constituents' Senate business continues as Senator Mitch McConnell remains engaged in work while hospitalized in Washington.

  24. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    iShares Semiconductor ETF reported up 89% as AI chip trade lifts sector funds

  25. Sun

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    Holland America’s automatic crew charge now reaches $20 a day for suite guests

  26. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock’s SOXX offers a concentrated semiconductor bet as AI buildout lifts the sector, but some headline return claims remain hard to verify from public records

    BlackRock's SOXX ETF holds 30 stocks as IDC forecasts the semiconductor market will top $1 trillion in revenue by the end of 2026.

  27. Sun

    Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States

    NYPD says 17-year-old was shot in Times Square during chaotic Knicks celebrations; no charges identified in available records

  28. Sun

    Investigation · Sports · United States

    Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years, finishing Spurs in Game 5

  29. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    Obama Center reserve remains under scrutiny as subcontractors say project left them owed millions

    Obama Foundation tax filings show a $1M endowment in 2024 despite a $470M goal, while subcontractors claim they are owed millions.

  30. Sat

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    World Cup travel boom is already showing up at diners, gas stations and grocery aisles, not just stadiums

  31. Sat

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut turns Musk’s stake into roughly $690 billion public-market asset

  32. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    Trump draws boos and cheers during NBA Finals appearance at Madison Square Garden