Crime survivors rally at state Capitol to demand better trauma care

PHOENIX - Crime survivors and their families from across Arizona gathered at the state Capitol Monday, calling on lawmakers to fund trauma recovery centers that offer therapy and social services.


Reality checks: MLB veterans hope one-year deals lead to major payoff

GLENDALE – Heading into spring training, many Cactus League veterans are on new teams after signing one-year contracts. There are many different factors that go into a MLB player's decision to sign a short-term deal, and a few players explained their reasoning at spring training.

Shelby Miller, who signed with the Dodgers this offseason, prefers the flexibility of one-year contracts as a 10-year major leaguer. "I don't want to be locked down on a second-year option," the veteran pitcher said. (Photo by John Cascella/Cronkite News)

McKale Mary: Cambridge’s buzzer beater stuns Arizona, keeps ASU’s postseason hopes alive

TUCSON – A dramatic buzzer beater by Desmond Cambridge Jr. in Tucson kept Arizona State’s postseason hopes alive. Arizona, meanwhile, hopes for a strong finish against Los Angeles schools.

Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley and his team celebrate a desperation shot by Desmond Cambridge Jr. that lifted the Suns Devils to a victory over Arizona and center Oumar Ballo at McKale Center in Tucson. (Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Top dog? Phoenix pooch paw-ticipates in Corgi Winter Nationals

ARCADIA, Calif. – The rambunctious stubby-legged dogs put their paws to work at the Corgi Winter Nationals in Southern California. A hundred corgis raced for the opportunity to become the top dog at this annual race.

It's a race to the finish line for the Corgi Winter Nationals held Feb. 19 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Photo by Ayana Hamilton/Cronkite News)

Staking a claim: Annual unclaimed property auction draws bargain hunters

PHOENIX - Coins, collectibles, jewelry - any unclaimed property left in an Arizona safe deposit box is turned over to the state, which auctions the goods off after holding them for a few years. This year's auction, held in January, brought in $329,948.50 for the state.


Abraham Toro enters Brewers camp with clean slate following wild ride to big leagues

PHOENIX – After a wild ride from Houston to Seattle and Milwaukee, Abraham Toro hopes to earn a role on the Brewers roster in spring training after a career defined by wild moments and difficulty finding playing time.

Abraham Toro's golden opportunity in Brewers spring training comes with stiff competition for the second base job. (Photo by Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)

Poison control, dispensaries on alert as kids who accidentally eat marijuana edibles rises

Poison control centers and marijuana dispensaries are sending messages to parents as the number of children who accidentally eat their edibles is on the rise.

Arizona law prohibits edibles from being designed to look like children’s candies, such as gummy bears. In a licensed Arizona dispensary, marijuana gummies for adults are labeled with the specific dose on individual gummies and their container. State law requires that edibles are limited to a maximum of 10mg of THC per edible and a maximum of 100mg of THC per package of edibles. Photo taken in Scottsdale on Jan. 31, 2023. (Photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News)

New Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing sees success on the horizon

TEMPE – Drew Petzing was introduced as the Arizona Cardinals’ new offensive coordinator Thursday, and said he was excited to work with quarterback Kyler Murray.

New Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing addressed Kyler Murray and said "one of the appealing things about this job to me was being able to work with a quarterback of his caliber." (Photo courtesy of Arizona Cardinals)

Calling an audible: Jake Plummer shifts attention to wellness, natural health remedies

CHANDLER – Ahead of Super Bowl 2023, former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jake Plummer returned to the Valley with an event advocating for natural health and wellness remedies.

Plummer, left, and former NFL running back Ricky Williams led yoga sessions at the beginning of festival. (Photo by Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)

Baseball’s back! Cactus League expects full crowds, significant economic impact with 2023 spring training

SURPRISE – In 2018, the W.P. Carey School of Business reported that the Cactus League generated $644.2 million in economic impact for Arizona. But between the COVID-19 pandemic and MLB lockout, the economy has taken a hit. With the first normal spring training in four years beginning on Feb. 24, the Cactus League expects full crowds, and a massive turn for the better.

The Peoria Sports Complex, home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, expects to return closer to its pre-pandemic employment numbers. (Photo by John Cascella/Cronkite News)

After a successful season, ASU men’s swimming and diving squad pushes towards Pac-12 Championships

PHOENIX – ASU men’s swimming & diving team has had an impressive season capped by Léon Marchand’s standout performances, a 7-1 record and a No. 1 ranking. Now the Sun Devils seek to carry their momentum into the Pac-12 Championships in early March.

ASU men's swimming and diving star Léon Marchand has established a phenomenal record-setting pace this season in helping lead the Sun Devils to a 7-1 record. (File photo by Jacob Flores/Cronkite News)

‘Soundies’ showcase Black history on film, racism and all

LOS ANGELES — For Black History Month, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures highlighted its exhibit "Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971." It features rarely-seen film excerpts restored by the Academy Film Archive.

Museum guests point and admire the photos of iconic Black stars like Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel. It was part of an exhibit on early Black films at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in a photo taken Feb. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo By Ayana Hamilton/Cronkite News)