Rural New Mexico, Arizona residents oppose Air Force training flight expansion over health risks
Silver City, NM – The proposed expansion of low-altitude military flight training threatens wildlife and southwestern New Mexico and southern Arizona residents. Communities oppose the plan over concerns about increased noise pollution, sonic booms, triggering PTSD and potential environmental and health damage from flares and chaff containing PFAS.
They are the champions, my friend: ASU football wins Big 12 title, awaits CFP fate
ARLINGTON, Texas – Prognosticators had so little faith in Arizona State before the season that the Sun Devils were picked to finished last in the Big 12 Conference. Fast forward to Saturday, when ASU beat Iowa State 45-19 to win the Big 12 title game.
Solar power growth could slow if Trump keeps promise to kill Biden-era incentives
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to cut incentives for solar power under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act could undermine a green industry that has exploded in the last decade.
PURE Pickleball & Padel set to change the game in Scottsdale by 2026 with 50-court complex
SCOTTSDALE – PURE Pickleball & Padel plans to open its first facility in Scottsdale in 2026. The facility includes extensive amenities and 50 courts as it aims to grow the sport and build community engagement.
Trial points to culturally competent therapy as a way to improve suicide rates in Latino teens
PHOENIX – Arizona’s Latino youth face high rates of mental health struggles and suicide, but culturally sensitive therapy geared for the Latino/Hispanic population aims to combat this disparity.
Hurling Club of Phoenix establishes roots in Arizona with lofty goals to expand reach across Valley, U.S.
MESA – Founded by Wisconsin transplant Connor Jones in 2020, the Hurling Club of Phoenix is introducing the Irish sport to Arizona. The grassroots club aims to grow its membership and establish a city league while contributing to the sport's expansion across the United States.
Arizona State moves up to No. 15 in latest College Football Playoff rankings with automatic bid on line in Big 12 championship
PHOENIX — The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (10-2) at No. 15 as more chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but all ASU has to do to get in is win Saturday against Iowa State.
ASU, Iowa State set for Big 12 championship showdown of contrasting strengths
TEMPE – Arizona State faces Iowa State in the Big 12 championship, pitting the Sun Devils’ dominant ground game against the Cyclones' elite pass defense, with a College Football Playoff berth on the line.
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.
