Innovation can be a challenge for museums. Here’s how 3 in Arizona are trying to bring in visitors
PHOENIX – Museums in Arizona, including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, are employing different strategies to bring people to their businesses. Meanwhile, the new Southern Arizona Museum of Science and Technology is struggling.
Arizona archer Eric Bennett prepares for fifth Paralympics, this time with family by his side
PARIS – Arizona native and Team USA archer Eric Bennett prepares for what might be his last Paralympic Games. Fueled by support from his family, he is ready to take on Paris with confidence.
Action! Paris’ beauty translates to a city that serves as a backdrop to endless movies
PARIS - Paris has been one of the most popular cities for movie sets since 1895, with iconic films in every decade since. While delivering endless scenes, a challenge comes along with everyone wanting a piece of Paris.
Keeping the Olympics safe: Paris finds success securing city but can L.A. do the same in 2028?
PARIS – Paris has used countless resources to keep the city safe for the Summer Olympics. How will Los Angeles handle security for the 2028 Games city since the city is larger and presents more challenges.
L.A.’s decision to snub breaking in 2028 Olympics will follow likely show-stopping effort in Paris
PARIS – Breaking is set to debut in the Paris Olympics Friday but will not return for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. That was a decision made by the L.A. organizing committee and not everyone is happy.
Arizona Sailing Foundation makes waves with sailing lessons in the Valley
TEMPE – The Arizona Sailing Foundation has helped people of all ages learn to sail in the desert since 1958, mostly on Tempe Town Lake and Lake Pleasant. On select weekends throughout the year, the organization teaches youth and adult classes for those yearning to become mariners. The students learn key skills such as control, patience and a capsize drill.
Coconino official tells House ‘anti-ESG’ bills threaten public investments
WASHINGTON - Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told House lawmakers Tuesday that it's her job to get the best, and safest, return on public investments for taxpayers, but that "anti-ESG" legislation puts public dollars at risk.
Honor your ‘mother’: Working to keep traditional ways, types of Hopi corn
MAYER – Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a farmer from the Hopi Tribe, is focusing on bringing Hopi corn back to the dining table – not only for the health benefits but also to connect his people to their culture.
Derrick Michael Xzavierro’s history-making odyssey lands him at GCU
PHOENIX – Derrick Michael Xzavierro’s journey to GCU has led him across the world from his home of Indonesia. Though he is taking a redshirt year this season, Xzavierro has already made an impact and history as Indonesia’s first Division I basketball scholarship player.
From New Zealand to Phoenix Rising: Footballers play abroad to pursue pro soccer goals
CHANDLER - New Zealand does not have a professional men’s soccer league. How two Phoenix Rising players sought out opportunities abroad to keep their dream alive of playing professional soccer.
Election updates: Voters defy COVID, misgivings to make their voices heard
Millions of Arizona residents have already voted in this swing state but people are showing up in person at polls around Arizona to vote for President Trump or Joe Biden for president, for or against Proposition 207 to legalize recreational marijuana and Prop 208 to fund education.
Sporting events, recreational opportunities impacted around the world by COVID-19
TEMPE – Despite the relatively strict guidelines we are now living under in the U.S., other countries have enacted much harsher penalties for disobeying COVID-19 response measures, even for recreation.
