Securing the ‘People’s Major’: Behind the efforts to keep the Phoenix Open safe
The Waste Management Phoenix Open drew more than 200,000 fans for the first time on Saturday, cementing the tournament's reputation as the "People's Major." With crowds anticipated to surpass 500,000 for the week, local and federal law enforcement use everything from metal detectors to an on-site detention center to keep the Open safe.
Quiet on 16: Marshals attempt to bring order to golf’s craziest hole
SCOTTSDALE - Ordering silence at the 16th hole of the Waste Management Phoenix Open seems pointless. Even laughable.
Yuma saw nation’s biggest surge as Obamacare enrollment wound down
WASHINGTON - Yuma residents posted the highest enrollment gains in the country as open enrollment for Obamacare ended, surging 21 percent in the last week alone, government officials said Thursday.
Graham’s recruiting class gives ASU four-way battle at QB
TEMPE - Let the competition begin. And the celebration.
Phoenix entrepreneur hopes to cash in on ABC’s Shark Tank
On the ABC show “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs face their fears by jumping into the shark tank – or an antagonizing room – hoping to persuade one of the five investors to become a partner to grow their business.
Turf Paradise remains under quarantine after horse virus outbreak at New Mexico racetrack
Horses at Turf Paradise racing facility remain under quarantine after a highly contagious equine virus led officials to euthanize an infected horse brought in from New Mexico, according to Turf Paradise officials.
Uber delivers puppies to benefit Arizona Humane Society
The Uber app was for more than just ordering rides on Wednesday afternoon. Valley residents could click on the added button "puppies," in the app to get puppies delivered for 15 minutes of playing.
White House adds $1.1 billion in 2017 budget for opioid, heroin abuse
WASHINGTON - The White House said Tuesday that it will include an additional $1.1 billion in its fiscal 2017 budget request to help states battle prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.
Earl Watson draws upon wisdom of past mentors to lead a young Suns team
When he was an 18-year-old freshman at UCLA, Earl Watson was invited into John Wooden’s den by the legendary Bruins coach to talk about life, Wooden’s love affair with his wife and basketball.
16th hole provides chaotic challenge for Phoenix Open golfers
SCOTTSDALE - Throw an easy 9-iron about 180 yards toward the hole and try to get it close. If not, two-putt and walk away from the 16th hole at the TPC Scottsdale without any damage to the scorecard at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Easy right? Wrong.
Electronic toys may not help language learning for young children
When Anna V. Sosa looked over the results of her study, the outcome wasn’t a surprise. However, the Northern Arizona University professor did not expect to see such pronounced results.
ESPN’s Van Gundy: Suns need more than a coaching change
Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy, now an analyst with ESPN, says replacing coach Jeff Hornacek is not going to solve the Suns’ woes this season.
