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Rural New Mexico, Arizona residents oppose Air Force training flight expansion over health risks

Silver City, NM – The proposed expansion of low-altitude military flight training threatens wildlife and southwestern New Mexico and southern Arizona residents. Communities oppose the plan over concerns about increased noise pollution, sonic booms, triggering PTSD and potential environmental and health damage from flares and chaff containing PFAS.


‘He’s only scratching the surface’: Former coaches say Marvin Harrison Jr. will bring his winning tradition to Cardinals

PHOENIX - Right now, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the talk of the Valley. His former coaches at St. Joseph’s Prep and Ohio State say he’ll live up to the hype.

Marvin Harrison Jr. in white uniform reaching out to catch a ball.

Arizona voters are concerned about climate change, but Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both support some fossil fuels

PHOENIX – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both support some fossil fuels while scientists and advocates say the need to reduce emissions is urgent and also complicated. Arizona voters have expressed concern about climate change ahead of the election.

Person walking on a sidewalk carrying a large plastic jug of water, a sleeping bag, and wearing a backpack.

Arizona Democrats bar press from convention events, defying norms and keeping cabinet members and governors off camera

CHICAGO – At the Democratic National Convention, Arizona delegates heard from cabinet secretaries, governors and other VIPs behind closed doors, with a no-media policy that defies tradition and norms in both parties. Arizona Republicans were likewise media-averse this year.

Arizona delegates at the United Center in Chicago on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo by Kelechukwu Iruoma/Cronkite News)

Power trio: ASU EVP Chris Howard reflects on accomplished Air Force backfield

TEMPE – Who knew in 1989 that the U.S. Air Force Academy backfield would produce three accomplished leaders making an impact in the worlds of technology, academia and the U.S. government. The former players, including ASU Executive Vice President Chris Howard, reflect on that time.

Before he was named Arizona State’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, Chris Howard served as president of Robert Morris University. (File photo by Dylan Nichols/Cronkite News)

As water regulations shift – again – advocates, officials work to cope

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court's ruling this summer in the Sackett case was supposed to clarify Clean Water Act regulations, but has instead left officials waiting and wondering what's next as federal regulators work our new Waters of the United States rules, due by Sept. 1.


Las nuevas opciones de protector solar ofrecen un rayo de esperanza para las personas de color

LOS ÁNGELES – A medida que aumentan las temperaturas en Arizona y California, más amantes del sol buscan protector solar. Y finalmente, los empresarios se han dado cuenta de lo obvio: la necesidad de atender a personas con diferentes tonos de piel. Esto es lo que están haciendo.

Undefined Beauty fabrica R&R Sun Serum, con el objetivo de atraer a personas con una amplia gama de tonos de piel. El director general dice que también hay diversas ilustraciones en el empaque. (Foto de Karina Romero/Cronkite Noticias)

New sunscreen choices offer ray of hope for people of color

LOS ANGELES – As temperatures rise in Arizona and California, more sun worshippers are reaching for sunscreen. And finally entrepreneurs have woken up to the obvious: the need to cater to people with different skin tones. What they're doing.

Undefined Beauty makes R&R Sun Serum, with the goal of appealing to people with a wide range of skin tones. The CEO says there are diverse illustrations as well on the packaging. (Photo by Karina Romero/Cronkite News)

Despite hostile ‘home’ crowd, U.S. earns draw against rival Mexico in Glendale

GLENDALE – The U.S. battled back to secure a late draw against Mexico in Glendale after falling behind in the second half. The tie extends the U.S. unbeaten record against Mexico to five straight games.

A large contingent of Mexico fans showed up at State Farm Stadium for their friendly against the United States Men’s National Team at State Farm Stadium Wednesday night. (Photo by Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Like father, like son: ASU’s Josh Doan signs with Arizona Coyotes

TEMPE – Following in his father Shane’s footsteps, Arizona State’s Josh Doan signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. “It's definitely something special,” the 21-year-old forward said.

Josh Doan in gear for Arizona State University on the ice during a hockey game.

Arizona housing authorities’ strict criminal background checks often bar people who need a second chance

PHOENIX – As they look for a place to live in the state’s tight rental market, applicants with criminal backgrounds seeking government-supported housing face hurdles that go far beyond what the federal guidelines require.


Arizona experimentará otra primavera más cálida y seca debido a las condiciones de sequía

WASHINGTON – Los arizonenses que esperan un descanso esta primavera de la sequía que afecta al estado se sentirán decepcionados, ya que los climatólogos piden condiciones de sequía menores a excepcionales, lo que se llama la “nueva normalidad” del estado.