‘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.
Arizona county recorders reflect on insulting letters, fake bomb threats as they plan for midterm elections
PHOENIX – Arizona county recorders faced many issues during the 2024 elections, but they learned lessons for the 2026 midterms.
Sales of birth control, Plan B and abortion drugs spike after Donald Trump’s election
WASHINGTON – Emergency contraceptive purchases and appointments for long-acting birth control have jumped since Donald Trump's election, amid fears of looming restrictions.
Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education raises concerns for Arizona schools
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would give states far more control over federal K-12 funding. Advocates fear cuts for low-income students and special education, along with weaker enforcement of civil rights laws.
