Phoenix District 5 Council member Betty Guardado running for reelection with strong union support

District 5 Councilwoman Betty Guardado is running for reelection after a first-term focused on reducing crime, generating better job opportunities and community engagement. Backed by unions, she seeks to uplift working families.


Amid discussions of police reform, former Phoenix police officer JJ Martinez is running for City Council District 5

JJ Martinez, a former Phoenix police officer, is running for Phoenix City Council in District 5 against incumbent Betty Guardado. If elected, Martinez has plans to connect with Latinos, address crime and homelessness and bring economic development.


After 2024 Paris Olympics success, ASU men’s swimmer Ilya Kharun looks to build on Sun Devils legacy

TEMPE – Two-time bronze medal-winning swimmer Ilya Kharun reflects on his Summer Olympics experience and looks to carry his success over to ASU’s season with first-year coach Herbie Behm.

ASU swimmer Ilya Kharun on the right and another individual on the left at a press conference table with microphones and a backdrop featuring various logos.

Urban planner to vice mayor: Phoenix Vice Mayor Debra Stark aims for District 3 reelection

Phoenix Vice Mayor Debra Stark is seeking City Council reelection. She aims to tackle road safety and infrastructure while building community.


Phoenix native Matt Evans is running for mayor with focus on homelessness, transparency

Matt Evans, a Phoenix native, is running against incumbent Kate Gallego in the 2024 Phoenix mayoral election. His policy focus is on homelessness and transparency.


Ayensa Millan believes in ‘American Dream’ for Phoenix residents in District 3 race

Ayensa Millan is running for Phoenix City Council District 3 against incumbent Debra Stark. District 3 sits in north Phoenix, from Sunnyslope to Moon Valley and out to Stonecreek Golf Course.


Ann O’Brien runs unopposed for Phoenix City Council District 1

Ann O’Brien is running for her second term as Phoenix District 1 councilwoman. O’Brien’s issues of focus include economic development, safe neighborhoods and addressing homelessness. She addresses police support and her community.


DirecTV-Disney standoff underscores ongoing media industry shift, future of sports fan viewership

PHOENIX – DirecTV finally reached a contract agreement with Disney following a 13-day blackout of channels such as ABC and ESPN. The disruption affected many sports fans’ ability to view programs such as the U.S. Open and the NFL’s Monday Night Football.

Silhouette of a remote control against a background of repeating DIRECTV and AT&T logos.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego seeks second term, focused on climate change and infrastructure

Incumbent Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is seeking a second term in an office she’s held since 2019.


Arizona Wildcats dominate Naranjeros de Hermosillo in Mexican Baseball Fiesta ahead of first Big 12 season

TUCSON – The recent Mexican Baseball Fiesta showcased culture and competition between Naranjeros de Hermosillo and the Arizona Wildcats at a lively event in Tucson’s Kino Stadium.

Maddox Mihalakis, in a blue Arizona uniform, runs across home plate as a catcher observes, with a cheering crowd in the background at a nighttime game.

Battle of the ‘Hams’: ASU braces for No. 16 Utah under Friday night lights

TEMPE – Arizona State’s second-year coach Kenny Dillingham has turned things around in Tempe and hopes to emulate many of the traits of the Sun Devils’ next opponent: Kyle Whittingham’s Utah Utes.

Football sideline with coaches, players in maroon uniforms, and an official in a striped uniform.

Gila River Indian Community solar panel-over-canal project powers up on a hot October day

SACATON – A recent event held in Sacaton marked a historic milestone for the Gila River Indian Community. Its solar-over-canal project is the first in the Western Hemisphere.