Good Sam 500 a homecoming for Glendale native McDowell

AVONDALE – There weren’t more than a dozen people in attendance when Michael McDowell took the stage for his appearance in front of fans Sunday morning at Phoenix International Raceway. The VIP tent was filling up before the Good Sam 500, but McDowell knew it wasn’t for him. NASCAR stars Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and others were scheduled to appear within the hour.


Phoenix International Raceway presents unique challenge for drivers

AVONDALE — Phoenix International Raceway, when stripped to the bare minimum, is simply four left turns and a finish line, like most NASCAR tracks. Look a little closer, and the track becomes a jigsaw puzzle which makes the cars more difficult to maneuver on race weekend.


Phoenix startup employs diverse workers with disabilities

Water rushes out of a spout in a small factory in north Phoenix as Andrew Lascurain holds a square plastic bags up to the nozzle.


Should 16-year-olds vote in Arizona elections?

A proposed amendment to Arizona’s state constitution could allow 16-year-olds to cast their vote in state elections.


Major League Baseball officials make a pitch for diversity

PHOENIX – After introducing the Diversity and Inclusion panel Tuesday at MLB’s Diversity Business Summit, even moderator Harold Reynolds had to take a moment to remark on the impressive collection of baseball lifers.


Not your father’s conservatism: Young Arizonans chart path at CPAC

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. - Meredith Walker is at the Conservative Political Action Conference here, standing across from a booth with posters proclaiming "Big Government Sucks!" and chatting with a group of girls in bright pink Republican elephant skirts and bows.


Animal euthanasia in Phoenix area down by 71%

The euthanasia of dogs and cats in Maricopa County has plummeted more than 70 percent since a coalition of animal-welfare groups launched an initiative three years ago, Phoenix and animal activists said.


New bill seeks to lower Arizona voting age from 18 to 16

HCR 2046 seeks to lower the Arizona voting age from 18 to 16, and the bill is gaining traction because many believe this bill can help improve voter turnout among a demographic that has often struggled to make an impact at the polls.


In face of low Arizona literacy numbers, Cardinals’ players read to children on Dr. Seuss’ birthday

Dressed in their red jerseys, Arizona Cardinals players Drew Stanton and Justin Bethel spent Wednesday with local elementary school children.


Farming mushrooms could cultivate $10 million industry in Phoenix

Mushrooms could be magical in Arizona, with agricultural officials putting money toward the growing mushroom farming industry.


Majerle putting GCU basketball on Division I map

Grand Canyon University men’s basketball is used to being overlooked and underappreciated.

Dan Majerle photo

Big-time coaches help GCU ascend to big-time athletics

Josh Braun signed on with Grand Canyon University’s basketball program for one reason: Dan Majerle, the former Phoenix Suns star and a local legend now coaching the Antelopes.