Arizona officials remain tight-lipped about security plans for upcoming events, but vow they’re taking precautions

PHOENIX – One local security expert called Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas an “unusual circumstance,” and it’s not something professionals would have necessarily anticipated.

Security expert

Arizonans rush to donate blood in wake of Las Vegas shooting

PHOENIX – Arizonans showed up in droves Monday to donate blood to help the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, and officials said the American Red Cross and United Blood Services collectively sent hundreds of “blood products” to help those injured.

Bloodmobile

Arizona benefits as climate change alters wine production

COTTONWOOD - Some wine specialists foresee climate change eventually reducing the amount of wine produced. However, with every new harvesting season, winemakers find different ways to adapt to new weather challenges.

Vineyard

‘Completely different level’: Diamondbacks seek wisdom from those with postseason experience

PHOENIX -- The next time the Arizona Diamondbacks take the field, things will be a bit different. The painted logo behind home plate, the decor around the stadium, the atmosphere, the audience. But one thing will remain the same.


Tell us: What is your connection to the Las Vegas shooting?

Cronkite News is reporting on the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday. We would like to speak to anyone who has a connection to the incident.

Public Insight Network

Donkeys? Elephants? Nah. This campaign pits dogs and hedgehogs

WASHINGTON - It's a classic Washington rags-to-riches story. Born in tough conditions, he made his way to Capitol Hill, where he's now running in an election against tough odds. But this is not a typical politician.


Diaper Bank organizes diaper drive for Texas, Florida hurricane victims

TEMPE – The volunteers stood in the shade of a bank parking lot, carrying water bottles, waiting for people to send relief to hurricane victims in Florida and Texas.

Diaper donations

Study: Young people risk health, career with tattoos

PHOENIX – A national study warns that youths, some as young as 8 years old, are getting tattoos and body piercings that risk their health.

High Noon Tattoo photo

Sky Harbor satisfaction rankings jump, officials credit emphasis on customers

PHOENIX – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has spent hundreds of millions of dollars making improvements to the airport in the past few years.

The Phoenix Sky Train

Emergency response training teaches safety during fires, floods

PHOENIX — In the past month, Arizonans have watched hurricanes and earthquakes devastate communities around the world. Now, some citizens are preparing for a disaster closer to home.

Colored triage tag

Number of firearm background checks declines in Trump era

PHOENIX — In August 2017, Arizona saw a 12 percent decrease in gun background checks compared to August 2016. Background checks have continued to decrease since President Donald Trump has taken office.

Rio Salado Sportsman's Club shooting range

Gilbert deli creates jobs for adults with autism, developmental disabilities

GILBERT – The co-owner of a Gilbert deli shop said he doesn’t base his success on the number of customers who walk through his doors – he’s more interested in the number of jobs he can provide.

Deli cashier