Softball community faces its toughest opponent yet: COVID-19
May 22, 2020
PHOENIX – The softball community, from high school athletes to college stars, are finding their dreams squashed by the coronavirus.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Testing allowed for more people under new guidelines
By Nicholas Tirella | April 24, 2020
Testing numbers have dropped, more inmate infections expected, UArizona wastewater testing expands to LA and NY, and other news from around the Grand Canyon State.
‘Beyond disheartening’: Suns broadcaster Leander proud of daughter’s stand at stay-at-home protest
By Lorenzino Estrada | April 23, 2020
PHOENIX – ICU nurse Lauren Leander is making headlines after standing up to protesters demanding that stay-at-home orders be lifted, and her father is proud of her.
Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and the day WrestleMania came to Glendale
By Michael Carpenter | March 28, 2020
PHOENIX – On March 28, 2010, the professional wrestling world had its eyes on Glendale, as 72,219 spectators filled what is now known as State Farm Stadium. The flagship competition of World Wrestling Entertainment delivered one of the sport's most memorable main events.
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?
Online shopping, extended sales dim, don’t defeat, Black Friday frenzy
By Kailey Broussard and Wissam Melhem | Nov. 29, 2019
WASHINGTON - Earlier sales and expanded online shopping options have cut into Black Friday's appeal, but they have yet to knock it from its position as the elbow-throwing, hectic start of the holiday shopping season for many. Call it Blackish Friday.
Arizona recycling programs are in trouble, thanks to residential contamination
By Jordan Evans | Oct. 31, 2019
PHOENIX – Recycling programs across Arizona are in jeopardy as contamination from residents and tariffs from China remain in place.
A family affair: Father, son make mark as graffiti grows in acceptance
By Alexis Alabado | Sept. 2, 2019
PHOENIX - Some dads play catch with their sons. Noe "Such Styles" Baez painted graffiti with his son Champ, paving the way for what may be the only father-son graffiti team in the increasingly popular world of graffiti art.
Rising’s Dumbuya won’t be beaten by wingers or heat
By Owain Evans | July 25, 2019
TEMPE - The heat may be a challenge for Mustapha Dumbuya, but Rising’s full-back is one of the quickest players on the team
Making America grill again: Cost of cookouts little changed this year
By Miranda Faulkner | July 2, 2019
WASHINGTON - The American Farm Bureau said the cost of a traditional Fourth of July cookout for 10 rose less than 1 percent from last year to just is just $5.28 per person this year, according to its annual market survey. And the cost is even lower in Arizona, the farm bureau in the state says.
Arizona Game and Fish debates banning ‘coyote killing contests’
By Lauren Gilger and Amanda Luberto | June 11, 2019
PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has proposed a rule that would ban so-called coyote-killing contests. KJZZ spoke to people on both sides of the issue.
Arcosanti: Grand experiment in sustainable living approaches its 50th year
By Lauren Schieler | May 3, 2019
ARCOSANTI – A reflection of 50 years of experimentation at the world renowned urban laboratory Arcosanti, and where the project will go next.