Monitoring reports show prison health care provider NaphCare, Arizona still noncompliant after 2022 case
PHOENIX – A court battle has raged for more than a decade over prison health care and conditions, and only marginal improvements have been made, according to court monitors. There is a stalemate between the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry, health provider NaphCare and Arizona courts.
California’s Prop. 36, which would again toughen criminal penalties, sparks debate
LOS ANGELES – In California, Proposition 36 would add new penalties for drug and theft offenses and create new sentence enhancements. It seeks to amend Proposition 47, which passed in 2014 to alleviate overcrowding in jails.
Arizona Diamondbacks win season finale, waiting to learn playoff fate
PHOENIX – While the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres in the season finale, their playoff fate is in the hands of the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, who meet in a Monday doubleheader. If neither team sweeps, the Diamondbacks season is over.
Arizona tribes’ long fight for share of Colorado River water nears resolution in Congress
WASHINGTON – Arizona tribal leaders welcome progress in Congress toward the settlement of long-standing fights for Colorado River water. Yavapai-Apache, Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute leaders met with senators to discuss the pending deals.
Arizona union workers weigh 2024 presidential choices as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for support
WASHINGTON – Arizona union workers are evaluating which candidate best supports their interests. With unions representing 4.2% of wage workers in the state, the outcome could hinge on this crucial bloc.
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reflects on how ASU laid foundation for his success
PHOENIX – Jayden Daniels remembers his experience at ASU fondly as he returns to Arizona to take on the Cardinals Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
University of Arizona’s triathlon team determined to build success after squad’s rookie season
TUCSON – The second year University of Arizona triathlon team is feeling more “confident” this year after settling in from its inaugural season. The team practiced transitions at the Red-Blue intrasquad. Coach Wes Johnson liked what he saw during the shortened event and knows what to work on before the upcoming event at TCU.
Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination
PHOENIX – Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper made their voices heard on the spark in racial and sexual discrimination in the WNBA following a threatening email sent to Connecticut Sun wing DiJonai Carrington.
Diamondbacks embrace pressure as MLB postseason push intensifies entering final regular-season series
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in the thick of an intense race for a National League wild-card spot with only three games remaining. But the team welcomes the pressure and is confident it can extend its season.
Liberty’s new leader: Hayden Fletcher forges own path as QB for Arizona’s top-ranked team
PEORIA – Senior quarterback Hayden Fletcher steps into the spotlight for Arizona’s No. 1-ranked Liberty Lions, writing his own legacy after the decorated career of former QB Navi Bruzon.
Local baseball community honors late Rich Alday in golf tournament to support Pima baseball
TUCSON – Tucson coaches and former players helped fundraise for the Pima Community College baseball team while honoring former coach Rich Alday in the fourth annual Rich Alday Memorial Tournament.
Notre Dame and Brophy football rivalry carries more respect than animosity
PHOENIX – Notre Dame Prep and Brophy meet on the football field Friday in the fifth annual playing of the Holy Bowl rivalry. But off the field, the two schools have more in common and respect between the two than disputes.
