Athletes’ indifference toward sports contributed to retirement of Trevor Browne’s Michael Fletcher
By Alberto Ramirez | May 25, 2020
PHOENIX – After more than 20 years of coaching boys tennis at Trevor Browne, Michael Fletcher is stepping down. Among the reasons for his decision: “Kids are not interested in playing sports anymore.”
School leaders say move to distance learning highlights digital divide
By McKenzie Sadeghi | April 24, 2020
TEMPE – The scramble to deliver lessons remotely because of COVID-19 has been a challenge for all schools in the state, but a particularly difficult one for districts on the wrong side of the digital divide, school leaders said this week.
State, U.S. jobless claims dip slightly, but still ‘shockingly high’
By Christopher Scragg | April 16, 2020
WASHINGTON - After three weeks of record-breaking unemployment filings, jobless claims for the state and the nation dipped slightly last week, but they were still in what one economist called "shockingly high" territory.
Urban farm provides homeless shelter residents with good food and opportunities
By Sarah Donahue | April 9, 2020
LOS ANGELES – An urban farm in Los Angeles provides food, therapy and paid job training for residents of a homeless shelter across the street. Called Grow Good, this nonprofit organization offers an innovative solution to homelessness, helping the city’s underserved individuals gain their independence once again.
ASU Esports Call of Duty squad seeks success in first competitive tournament
By Lorenzino Estrada | Feb. 5, 2020
TEMPE – ASU Esports Call of Duty team is playing in its first competitive tournament.
State of disunion: Arizona lawmakers react to Trump speech at tense time
By McKenzie Sadeghi and Jessica Myers | Feb. 5, 2020
WASHINGTON - For more than an hour Tuesday, President Donald Trump talked about the "Great American Comeback" that has occurred under his administration, in a State of the Union address that Democrats said described instead "a parallel universe."
From club fitting to Phoenix Open qualifier: Alex Smalley takes fruitful trip to Valley
By Carson Field | Jan. 29, 2020
SCOTTSDALE – Alex Smalley, 23, earned a spot in the Waste Management Phoenix Open after a strong performance in the Monday qualifier.
What’s next? As women’s wrestling grows, the landscape of opportunities changes
By Sarah Farrell | Dec. 3, 2019
TEMPE – The opportunities for young female wrestlers to keep training after high school continue to grow as the sport gains popularity in the United States.
Taliesin West added to World Heritage List after 15-year wait
By Melissa Robbins | Aug. 8, 2019
SCOTTSDALE – Taliesin West in Scottsdale and seven other Frank Lloyd Wright structures were inducted last month.
Kings, queens and inbetweens: Diversity in Phoenix’s drag scene
By Delia Johnson | July 31, 2019
PHOENIX – Diverse drag performers are challenging norms in Phoenix’s nightlife. Drag kings, assigned female-at-birth queens, alternative performers and people of color are taking stages across the Valley.
‘A flowing stream from here on out’: Tucson using effluent to revive ‘dead’ stretch of river
By Melissa Robbins | July 3, 2019
TUCSON – The Santa Cruz River west of downtown Tucson is receiving treated wastewater under a Heritage Project meant to restore riparian areas and replenish aquifers.
After nervous moments, Coyotes’ Chayka, Soderstrom pleased with how draft unfolded
By Sebastian Emanuel | June 24, 2019
GLENDALE – After nervous start, Coyotes GM John Chayka and top pick Victor Soderstrom pleased with how draft unfolded.