Football participation in Arizona high schools on the rise despite concussion concerns

PHOENIX - In many parts of the country, high schools are shutting down football programs because of falling participation numbers. Growing concern about concussions is believed to be one reason for the drop, according to Bob Gardner, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.


Programs stress importance of reporting concussions by high school athletes

GLENDALE - Dylan Leblanc, a former football player at Ironwood High School, remembers being upset at an opposing player about a hit that he absorbed during a game. And then, everything turned to fog.


December 21, 2016: Sports Special

Cronkite News special: Pain and performance in sports


Navajo hope to digitally preserve thousands of hours of oral history

WASHINGTON - Jolyana Begay-Kroupa still remembers waiting for the seasons to change when she was a child so she could hear the winter stories her Navajo grandparents would tell.

Digitized Dine

High school athletes reporting of concussions increasing

MESA - Bike. Peach. Umbrella.


December 19, 2016: Consumer Special

Cronkite News special: Protecting your money, health and way of life


What do you think about podcasts?

Podcasts are a growing medium for telling stories and covering news.


December 13, 2016: Health Special

Cronkite News special: Protecting your health and your way of life


Sky Harbor had 24,247 noise complaints in 2015 after flight-path shift

WASHINGTON _ Neighbors of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport filed 24,247 complaints about noise at the facility in 2015, one of the highest rates among airports studied in a recent George Mason University report.

Flight Path

Experts: It’s not too late to vaccinate for possibly strong flu strain

WASHINGTON - Get ready to roll up your sleeves. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending against nasal-spray vaccines for the upcoming flu season, in which it expects to see a variant of 2009's H1N1 virus.


National anthem protest has national trickle-down effect

University High School, located in West Los Angeles, features a socially aware group of players under the direction of coach John Washington.


Arizonans: Tell Cronkite News a story!

Everyone has a favorite story to share when breaking the ice or chatting at a party, from stories about a profound experience to tales of hilarious encounters.