Rebounds and turnovers: GCU men’s basketball eyes improvements, looks to defend WAC title
PHOENIX – GCU men’s basketball played an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico Tuesday and easily won 87-57. However, the Lopes found many holes in their game that must be filled before their Nov. 4 season opener.
Arizona Cardinals return home to test momentum vs. heartbroken Chicago Bears
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals, coming off a tough comeback win over the Miami Dolphins, have their mind set on beating the Chicago Bears, led by the number one overall pick Caleb Williams.
On-call maternity care in rural Arizona boosted by AHCCCS funding
PHOENIX – The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) distributed $2.5 million to four community health centers through the Whole Person Care Initiative for on-call maternity care services in rural communities.
How Maricopa County counts millions of ballots
PHOENIX – With more than 2.4 million registered voters in Maricopa County and the increasing number of allegations around election integrity, counting ballots for the 2024 presidential election is no easy task.
Plain language for ballot initiatives: Why it matters
PHOENIX – In Arizona, voters will have a say on key issues like abortion access, immigration and the state minimum wage through the 13 propositions on their ballots. Research has shown ballot wording impacts voters’ decisions.
Maricopa County officials confident but wary of threats ahead of Election Day
PHOENIX – Maricopa County election officials and law enforcement are preparing for and dealing with threats, intimidation and misinformation ahead of Election Day. Though the problems are not new, there is renewed focus on the safety of election workers.
Arizona Senate candidates Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego targeting younger voters
PHOENIX – With one week until Election Day, Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are working toward picking up crucial votes from a younger generation of voters.
Iniciativa Ventanillas de Salud ofrece exámenes de salud preventivos a personas con raíces mexicanas
PHOENIX — Iniciativa Ventanilla de Salud, parte de los consulados generales de México ofrecen servicios de salud preventivos como revisión de presión arterial, glucosa, además de ofrecer algunas vacunas.
Election Day essentials: The do’s and don’ts for spotting disinformation
PHOENIX – Over the past few decades, people’s attention spans have decreased due to constant distractions from phones and other devices. This epidemic of short attention spans affects how people consume media, and in turn, how they get their information and navigate disinformation.
Religious groups recruit volunteers to provide peaceful presence at Arizona polls
Following reports of armed “poll watchers” at Arizona polling places during the last several election cycles, two groups have launched initiatives inviting people of faith to help promote peace at the polls.
Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team determined to prove Big 12 critics wrong in debut season
PHOENIX – The Arizona Wildcats will play their first season in the Big 12 Conference, where they look to surprise everyone after being ranked 7th in the preseason rankings.
Arizona schools must adjust to physicality, officiating in inaugural Big 12 men’s basketball season
PHOENIX – Arizona State, Arizona, Utah and Colorado joined the Big 12 Conference after the Pac-12’s collapse. Now their men’s basketball programs must adjust to more physical play, different officiating and traveling across four time zones in a “monster” league.
