After years of funding with little headway, Indigenous women still missing and murdered at alarming rates
WASHINGTON – Cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women continue to climb despite government measures. Jurisdiction issues and communication fuel the fire of incompetence on the issue. How will the government improve measures to help going forward?
Grand Canyon College Hockey Classic brings sport back to puck-craving fans in Prescott Valley
PRESCOTT VALLEY – In 2014, the Arizona Sundogs suspended operations out of the blue, ending a nine-year hockey history in Prescott Valley. A decade later, Grand Canyon University brought the sport back to Prescott Valley.
GCU roller hockey’s ‘Miracle on Tile’ immortalized with championship banner, rings at Peoria Sportsplex
PEORIA – Grand Canyon University’s roller hockey team unveiled its NCRHA Division I National Championship banner and championship rings. The AA Division team opened the night with a win over Arizona State, while the Division I team secured an exciting overtime win against Arizona Impact.
‘Culture of family’ among California firefighters provides support during busy holiday season
LOS ANGELES – Firefighters on call during what can be a difficult time for many spend the holidays together building community in their firehouses. First responder-specific resources bring them peace during and beyond the festive season.
Mesa Community Court, Mesa Community College partner to help curb homelessness through education
PHOENIX – Mesa Community Court is collaborating with Mesa Community College to refer some of the city’s homeless population into enrollment. Individuals referred have access to a multitude of amenities to assist on their path of reintegration.
Spoiler alert: Arizona sees Territorial Cup meeting with ASU as a potential culture builder
LOS ANGELES – The Arizona football team, after an underwhelming season, looks ahead to a Territorial Cup defense. A Wildcats’ win could serve as a culture builder and also spoil Arizona State’s season.
Brophy Prep football eyes state title, but first must top Mountain View in 6A semifinals
PHOENIX – Brophy Prep dominated Perry last Friday and has its eyes set on a long-awaited state championship.
Arizona State rises to No. 16 after back-to-back upsets as College Football Playoff hopes hang in balance
PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (9-2) at No. 16 as chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but the Sun Devils remain behind a trio of three-loss SEC teams.
‘We’re family here’: SRP employees band together to clean 10 miles of Salt River canal system
MESA - Employees from across Salt River Project departments come together with camaraderie and perseverance for an annual canal cleanup. This involves catching and relocating the white amur fish, also known as grass carp, before cleaning can begin.
Trump-linked Project 2025 would deny federal college loans in Arizona, other states with in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON – Project 2025, the policy blueprint crafted by Trump allies, calls for cutting off federal student loans at universities that provide in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants – for everyone, including U.S. citizens.
ASU hockey’s stunning sweep of No. 1 Denver suggests ‘Activating the Valley’ extends beyond football
PHOENIX – While Arizona State was pulling off a wild football victory against BYU, the school’s hockey team was working on a stunning sweep of top-ranked Denver, the first time the defending national champion Pioneers had been swept at home since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill comes due: ASU football fined $25,000 for failing to keep fans from storming field during BYU victory
PHOENIX – The Big 12 Conference slapped Arizona State with a $25,000 fine for failing to keep fans from rushing onto the field at Mountain America Stadium Saturday, but the Sun Devils might have gotten off cheap. The SEC hit Oklahoma and Auburn with much larger bills for similar celebrations.
