State sets May execution, first since botched lethal injection in 2014

WASHINGTON - The Arizona Supreme Court set May 11 as the execution date for Clarence Dixon, a rapist and murderer who would become the first inmate put to death in Arizona since a badly botched lethal injection in 2014.


Hamilton baseball wins National High School Invitational Tournament opener

CHANDLER — USA Baseball selected Hamilton High to compete against other top-ranked high school teams around the country and Wednesday they showed why they among the 16 chosen


Los Angeles residents step up to help displaced Ukrainians and fighters at the front

LOS ANGELES – Ukrainian volunteers and L.A.-area firefighters loaded much needed relief supplies to the people of war-torn Ukraine on Monday at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church.


Phoenix Rising FC shifts direction, looks to start U.S. Open Cup campaign with bang

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Rising begin their U.S. Open Cup campaign against fellow AZ club Valley United FC on Wednesday.


Welcome to the Show: Spencer Torkelson’s upbringing has him ready for big stage

PHOENIX – Former Arizona State standout Spencer Torkelson made the Detroit Tigers’ 2022 Opening Day roster. His small-town upbringing prepared him for the big stage.


COVID vaccines benefit pregnant people and their infants, studies show

PHOENIX - More studies are revealing the dangers pregnant people can face if they contract COVID-19 – as well as the protection that vaccines offer them and their infants.


Critics doubt administration ready for fallout from ending Title 42

WASHINGTON - For immigration advocates, the end to Title 42 couldn’t come soon enough, but critics warned this week that it's coming too soon and will "open the floodgates" to migrants at the southern border.


From Arizona State to Kansas, Remy Martin ends college career as national champion

PHOENIX – Remy Martin was the face of ASU basketball. After his transfer to Kansas, Martin ended up becoming a national champion.


Chandler library reopens 6 months after nearby explosion shut it down

PHOENIX – The pandemic closed Chandler Sunset Library in 2020, and a nearby natural-gas explosion closed it again in 2021. The library now is open and refocused on its community programs.


Benson Henderson signs four-fight contract with Bellator MMA despite rumors of retirement

PHOENIX – Benson Henderson signs a new contract with Bellator despite the popular belief that he would retire following his last victory at the Footprint Center.


As MLB’s Opening Day nears, players believe more work is needed

PHOENIX – Opening Day is two days away after a lockout threatened the 2022 MLB season, but players still believe more work needs to be done.


Meals on Wheels, ASU study how pets affect social isolation, loneliness among older adults

SUN CITY – Researchers at Arizona State University are partnering with Meals on Wheels America for a national study to understand the influence that pets have on social isolation and loneliness.