A fighting chance: MMA comes to downtown Glendale
By Natalie Urquiza | Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020
GLENDALE – RUF38 is hosting an MMA event in downtown Glendale Saturday and promotions company hopes to make inroads in area.
Walking the walk: Inspirational leader with cerebral palsy treks four rounds of Phoenix Open with Jon Rahm
By Christopher Gleason | Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020
SCOTTSDALE – D.J. Gregory continues charitable tradition by walking course with ASU alum Jon Rahm.
Bucket hats, beef jerky: Joel Dahmen embraces the chaos of Phoenix Open
By Carson Field | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020
SCOTTSDALE – Scottsdale resident and PGA Tour professional Joel Dahmen feels right at home with the rowdy atmosphere at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
Experts: Tariffs on French cheese, wines, more will cost U.S. consumers
By Bryan Pietsch | Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
WASHINGTON - When France decided to tax America's tech companies, the Trump administration hit the French where it hurts - in exports of cheese, Champagne and handbags.But trade experts and Arizona business owners say U.S. consumers and small businesses will end up paying the price.
Aussie rules: Aron Baynes evolves into Phoenix Suns’ modern center
By Tyler Dunn | Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns may not have known what they had when they traded for Aron Baynes this offseason, but they do now. He’s one of the best-shooting centers in the NBA.
A big deal: Just before the trade deadline, Diamondbacks ship Greinke, acquire Leake
By Brady Vernon | Wednesday, July 31, 2019
PHOENIX – As trade deadline clock ticks, Diamondbacks trade Zack Greinke, acquire Mike Leake.
Monsoon storms help slow Museum Fire, but raise flood concerns
By Marcella Baietto and Dylan Simard | Wednesday, July 24, 2019
FLAGSTAFF – The Museum Fire burning one mile north of Flagstaff is now more than 1,800 acres, but rains Tuesday helped firefighters slow the blaze. With more rain in the forecast, though, the threat of flooding is real.
Doing more time: Ex-felons face long odds, long wait to restore voting rights
By Daniel Perle | Tuesday, May 7, 2019
TUCSON - The years paying off their debt to society is just the starr for ex-felons who are trying to regain their votiing rights - they face more years and hurdles in Arizona, one of the more difficult states to get the vote back. But former felons say it's worth the fight, and some state officials and advocates agree.
Senate bill would outlaw dropping off early ballots on Election Day
By Kelsey Mo | Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
PHOENIX – Senate Bill 1046 would prevent voters who receive their early ballots in the mail from dropping them off on Election Day. Advocates say it would simplify elections and opponents say it would hamper voter rights.
Arizona’s two abandoned-mine inspectors face daunting task: ‘We’re all by ourselves’
By Chris McCrory | Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018
WICKENBURG – Meet Jerry Tyra, one of only two abandoned-mine supervisors in Arizona. The pair face an uphill battle trying to identify the estimated 100,000 abandoned mines in the state and render them safe, or at least safer.
From refugee camp to Central High: Kwete brothers making most of athletic opportunities
By Joel Viss | Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018
The Kwete brothers moved from an African refugee program to Phoenix two years ago. Now they are using their athletic abilities to open up opportunities they never imagined when their family fled the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
‘Stay positive’: Liberty High football’s Hunzinger finds inspiration in cancer diagnosis
By Joel Viss | Friday, July 6, 2018
Even thought Liberty High School football standout Zach Hunzinger was diagnosed recently with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, he is determined to continue playing football and hopes to inspire others.