Court upholds death penalty for only Native American on U.S. death row
By Christopher Scragg | April 30, 2020
WASHINGTON - An appeals court Thursday upheld the death sentence for Lezmond Mitchell, the only Native American on federal death row, and one of five inmates targeted last year for execution under a revived federal death penalty policy.
Jobless benefits expand next month, but advocates worry it’s not enough
By MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch | April 28, 2020
TEMPE - Arizona unemployment benefits will expand next month to cover workers who are not now eligible, to last longer than before and to pay more in weekly benefits to some jobless workers. But advocates say that while the change is welcome - it's probably too little, and too late.
Eight years ago, Coyotes clinched first playoff series win since relocation
By Travis Whittaker | April 23, 2020
GLENDALE – It’s been eight years since the then-Phoenix Coyotes won a playoff series. On that day, they defeated the pesky Chicago Blackhawks
EPA won’t expand pollutant rule; ‘mistake’ during COVID-19, critics say
By Jessica Myers | April 14, 2020
PHOENIX - The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will not expand Obama-era air quality standards, a move environmentalists call "the wrong thing to be doing" during a global pandemic that threatens lung health.
Report: Migrant workers faced dangerous conditions even before COVID-19
By Christopher Scragg | April 8, 2020
WASHINGTON - Migrant farmworkers are in "serious danger" of contracting coronavirus because of ongoing poor conditions like overcrowded housing, buses and lack of access to healthcare, according to a new report.
For Coyotes president Ahron Cohen, creating a vibrant hockey culture is top priority
By TJ Mathewson | April 6, 2020
GLENDALE – Since he took over as president in 2018, Coyotes president Ahron Cohen has strived to build a stronger hockey culture in Arizona
Could spring training trigger a spike in coronavirus cases like Mardi Gras did in New Orleans?
By TJ Mathewson | March 27, 2020
Could the high rate of COVID-19 infections in New Orleans be a harbinger for the Phoenix metropolitan area? That’s what some are wondering after a recent spike in Louisiana is being attributed, in part, to the large influx of visitors during Mardi Gras celebrations, which occurred around the same time as spring training and the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
‘On cloud nine’: Four years ago, Ryan Hingst tossed ASU’s 10th no-hitter
By TJ Mathewson | March 25, 2020
PHOENIX – Four years ago, Ryan Hingst made ASU baseball history when he pitched the 10th no-hitter in program history, calling it the best baseball moment in his career.
COVID-19 in Arizona: No shelter-in-place, beware of home remedies
By Hannah Foote | March 24, 2020
PHOENIX – Gov. Ducey details “essential services” that can remain open during outbreak and other updates about how COVID-19 is affecting the Grand Canyon State.
Economic stimulus bill stalls in Senate, as Democrats, Republicans feud
By McKenzie Sadeghi | March 23, 2020
WASHINGTON - The Senate deadlocked for a second day Monday on more than $1 trillion in proposed support for an economy buffeted by coronavirus, as Democrats said the bill gives too much to corporations and Republicans accuse Democrats of making it a liberal wish list.
Lower carbon-capture costs could entice businesses to address climate change
March 18, 2020
PHOENIX – A Republican plan to mitigate climate change would permanently grant tax breaks for businesses that reduce carbon emissions and purchase equipment with technology to capture emissions from the atmosphere. But is “direct capture” an effective tool?
Court ruling on Cuccinelli reverses – for now – limits on asylum claims
By Christopher Scragg | March 10, 2020
WASHINGTON - Soon after being named acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccinelli sharply reduced the amount of time migrants have to make their case for asylum. One problem - Cuccinelli was not legally the acting director, a court ruled, voiding the policy in the process.