Phoenix Suns reserves Royce O’Neal, Ryan Dunn breathe life into team to start NBA season
PHOENIX – Rookies to veterans. Guards to centers. The Phoenix Suns supporting cast, including forwards Royce O’Neal and rookie Ryan Dunn, is anchoring a top-heavy ship early in the NBA season.
Ventanilla de Salud initiative in Phoenix provides preventative health screenings for people with Mexican roots
PHOENIX — Offered by the Consulate General of Mexico, the initiative provides screenings and services for blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and vaccinations.
Biden issues formal apology for treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools
LAVEEN VILLAGE – Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community Friday morning to make history: He issued a formal apology to all tribal nations over the past treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools. This landmark event was met with heavy emotion as the boarding school system affected many in attendance.
Playing ‘Arizona State basketball’: Bobby Hurley, Sun Devils seek identity in first Big 12 season
PHOENIX – At Big 12 Media Day, Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley told reporters he wants to play “Arizona State basketball” in terms of brand. What exactly does that mean?
ASU baseball hopes to build on last season with new coaching hires, transfers
TEMPE – ASU baseball is entering its fourth season under head coach Willie Bloomquist and continues to establish a strong culture alongside new hires Jeremy Accardo and Jason Ellison.
Donald Trump focuses on immigration at Tempe campaign rally just 12 days before election
TEMPE – Former President Donald Trump rallied with supporters and speakers at Mullett Arena in Tempe ahead of November’s presidential election.
Act II: Chase Budinger delivers encore in beach volleyball at 2024 Paris Olympics after NBA journey
PHOENIX – Chase Budinger’s Olympic journey is unique in many ways. The former NBA veteran and University of Arizona standout became a first-time Olympian at the age of 36 in a different sport: beach volleyball.
‘Toss the Tusk’ educates Phoenix Zoo guests on illegal ivory trading, allows ivory surrender
PHOENIX – An event aimed at educating the public on poaching and how to combat the illegal ivory trade, came to the Phoenix Zoo for the first time. Guests were encouraged to surrender ivory, which will be used for research and education.
Will tax deduction cap expire under Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Experts weigh potential impact on Arizona taxpayers
WASHINGTON – Arizona homeowners could see a tax break from the state and local tax deduction cap if tax code changes occur after the election and 2025 expiration of Donald Trump-era tax cuts. The cap has affected higher-income residents, though many Arizonans remain unaffected by the state’s flat tax.
Phoenix says visits to heat relief centers skyrocketed during record-breaking summer, and 92% were from people experiencing homelessness
PHOENIX – City officials said Phoenix’s heat-relief network saved many lives this summer, particularly among the unhoused population.
Navigating new heights: Former top Arizona basketball prospects conquer mental, physical demands at next level
PHOENIX – Former top Arizona high school basketball recruits Shay Ijiwoye, Trayanna Crisp and Mia Davis share how the mental side is essential for navigating the transition to college basketball.
‘It means everything’: Arizona athletes reflect on representing heritage at Paris Olympics, World Cup
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon women’s basketball player Trinity San Antonio's favorite part of her Olympic experience may have been the viral chocolate muffins, not just for their taste but for their significance. For her and Gilbert Christian's Caprice Chiuchiolo, the joy from representing their countries is deeply intertwined with nurturing their personal heritage and identity.
