‘I’m a pretty sore loser’: BMX pro and Tucson native Daleny Vaughn set for Paris Olympics with support from family
PHOENIX – BMX pro and Tucson native Daleny Vaughn is set for the Paris Olympics. She wouldn’t have made it without support from her family and their home track Sports Park BMX.
State of Phoenix Rising: New coach, new questions amid return to USL playoff picture
PHOENIX – A new coach and new player helped lead Phoenix Rising to a much needed win Friday night. But there are still many questions around the state of the club after Danny Stone was fired.
Curling in the desert: Ability360 champions wheelchair curling in Arizona heat
TEMPE – In Arizona's desert heat, Ability360's wheelchair curling clinics at the Coyotes Curling Club fostered community and local enthusiasm for the sport.
Democrats see abortion rights as a potent issue as they aim to topple seven-term U.S. Rep. David Schweikert
WASHINGTON – A half dozen Democrats are vying for the right to face Rep. David Schweikert, invincible for seven terms in a Phoenix-area congressional district. Redistricting and abortion rights have made his seat far more of a toss-up, and national Democrats are pumping money into the contest.
Where the buffalo roamed: Bill would return herds to ancestral Native American lands
WASHINGTON – A bill pending in the Senate would help tribal governments in Arizona and around the U.S. reintroduce buffalo onto reservations where millions of their ancestors once roamed.
Democrats spend big hoping to snag two of Arizona’s congressional seats
WASHINGTON – The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee plans to spend $2.8 million on ads targeting two potentially vulnerable members of Congress, Reps. David Schweikert and Juan Ciscomani.
Back on track: Phoenix Rising gaining momentum after slow start following USL Championship
PHOENIX – The Rising were off to a slow start after their championship season. Offseason moves and strong support at home have helped the club get back on track.
DOJ report says Phoenix Police used excessive force, calls out discrimination and ‘longstanding dysfunction’
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a report Thursday accusing the Phoenix Police Department of routinely using excessive force, including deadly force; violating the rights of lawful protesters; and targeting people of color.
Widely used abortion drug remains legal on 9-0 vote, as Supreme Court says anti-abortion doctors lack standing to challenge mifepristone
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a widely used abortion drug, tossing out a challenge to the way FDA approved mifepristone. A federal judge in Texas had blocked use of mifepristone, questioning the FDA approval process, but the Supreme Court said the anti-abortion doctors who brought the case lack legal standing to sue.
Congress gave citizenship to Native Americans a century ago, but voting rights would come decades later
WASHINGTON – It’s been 100 years since Native Americans gained U.S. citizenship, but voting rights came much later. Arizona was the last state with an outright ban on voting for Native Americans.
All eyes on Vegas: Phoenix Rising look to build after back-to-back losses
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising head to Las Vegas after back-to-back losses on the road. Despite going winless during that stretch, coach Danny Stone and the team are confident based on their performances, while knowing where they can improve.
Golf It Forward aims to grow women’s golf, empower future generations through Marilynn Smith’s legacy
SCOTTSDALE – Marilynn Smith served as an LPGA icon on and off the course and Golf It Forward has served as a beacon for keeping her spirit and traditions alive behind the vision of Smith's dear friend Debbie Waitkus.
