‘Fighter from day one’: Tracy Cortez’s toughness leads her to UFC
By Evaristo Montoya | Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019
SCOTTSDALE – Tracy Cortez was always tough. She took that no-nonsense approach and landed in the UFC.
‘Unbelievable’: Pinnacle’s J.D. Johnson grateful that Michigan honored his scholarship
By John LeVally | Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
PHOENIX — Michigan quarterback commit J.D. Johnson was forced to medically retire from football, but the Wolverines will honor his scholarship.
Quarterback coup: Pinnacle emerging as factory for Division I talent
By Corey Kirk | Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
PHOENIX – First came Brian Lewerke. Then Spencer Rattler. Add J.D. Johnson as the latest quarterback at Pinnacle High School that will take his talents to a Division I program.
‘We’ve got to keep going’: Mountain Pointe determined to move forward after scandal
By Alex Simon | Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
TEMPE – Mountain Pointe coach Rich Wellbrock is determined that his players move forward and not focus on the scandal surrounding a former assistant coach.
Arizona ranks 46th for childhood well-being, Kids Count report says
By Tim Royan | Monday, June 17, 2019
PHOENIX – The annual Kids Count report ranks Arizona 46th in the nation for childhood well-being, 43rd for economic well-being, with lack of affordable housing as a key factor.
Arizona remembers 9/11: A look at how we honored the victims
By Celisse Jones | Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
TEMPE - Arizonans pay tribute to the victims of 9/11, from the flag display at Tempe Beach Park to behind the wheels of Harleys in Scottsdale.
School choice, low taxes land Arizona in state freedom rankings’ top 10
By Daniel Perle | Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018
WASHINGTON - Arizona's school choice laws, liberal land-use policies and rules for concealed-carry of guns combined to help boost it into the top 10 in a "Freedom in the 50 States" report, but not everyone agreed with the report's definition of what's best for freedom.
‘Just a normal kid’: Spencer Rattler tries to stay grounded as attention picks up steam
By Nathanael Gabler | Monday, June 25, 2018
Spencer Rattler is a 17-year-old high school senior, but the Pinnacle quarterback has been on a national stage for years.
Milk-alternative industry booming; raw milk might save dairy market
By Brooke DeGumbia | Monday, March 26, 2018
In 2018, the milk-alternative industry is expected to top $16 billion in revenue worldwide, according to Innova Market Insights. Younger generations in particular are switching their recommended daily calcium and nutrients to a variety of milk replacements.
Fear of deportation makes the painful experience of domestic violence worse
By Andrea Jaramillo Valencia | Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017
PHOENIX - Shantelle Satchel was 17 years old when she met the man who would change her life forever back in Milwaukee. Two years later, he shot her in the face because he saw her getting out of a car with two men.
Goofy, grounded, ‘Game of Thrones’ fan: Pinnacle’s Rattler more than standout quarterback
By Rafael Alvarez | Friday, Oct. 6, 2017
PHOENIX — He is a “Game of Thrones" fan, likes action and comedy movies and is the No. 1 ranked football recruit in Arizona for the class of 2019.
Officials: Nothing to worry about – yet – when health programs expire
By Joel T. Vernile | Friday, Sept. 29, 2017
WASHINGTON - With Congress focused on the fight over an Obamacare replacement, lawmakers failed this week to take action on programs that protect 22,000 low-income kids in Arizona and help pay for uncompensated care at state hospitals.