Renaissance festival returns, and with it, workers who depend on ‘the circuit’
GOLD CANYON – The Arizona Renaissance Festival stopped in 2020 and didn’t return in 2021 because of the pandemic, but it made its comeback this year. Crowds and workers were eager to return.
Court refuses to order Arizona to pay for transgender teen’s surgery
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court has refused to order Arizona's Medicaid program to pay for the sex reassignment surgery of a transgender teen who claimed the state's failure to do so amounted to sex discrimination.
‘Pretty tough days’: With 2021 behind them, Diamondbacks excited for start of spring training
SCOTTSDALE – After a challenging 2021, the Arizona Diamondbacks are excited to put the past behind them and talk about baseball, not COVID or contracts.
Pandemic expulsion of migrant minors officially ends; adults still covered
The CDC ruled this weekend that unaccompanied minors should not be turned back at the border over COVID-19 concerns, a move welcomed by advocates who say the change now needs to be extended to all immigrants.
Arizona’s public universities lift mask mandates under new CDC guidelines
PHOENIX – Following updated CDC guidance that masks are not necessary for everyone in areas of low to medium transmission risk, NAU, ASU and UArizona lift indoor mask requirements.
Arizona lawmakers consider Medicaid expansion for postpartum care
PHOENIX – Advocates are pushing Arizona lawmakers to expand Medicaid coverage for women after they give birth to help improve maternal health outcomes and combat rising pregnancy-related deaths.
Chase Briscoe fulfills dream with first NASCAR Cup Series win at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE - Chase Briscoe fended off multiple challengers in the final restarts to win Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe became the 200th Cup Series winner in history with his first career win in NASCAR’s top series.
‘Real chance’ Kerr Kriisa could play in Arizona’s NCAA Tournament opener
PHOENIX – After capturing the Pac-12 Tournament title over UCLA, Arizona was rewarded with a one seed in the South Region of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Wildcats will play the winner of the game between No. 16 seeds Wright State and Bryant on Friday.
NASCAR teams to gain real-race data in Next Gen car at Phoenix before November’s championship
AVONDALE – NASCAR makes its first stop at Phoenix Raceway this year. Teams and drivers have become increasingly comfortable with the new Next Gen car, but this weekend is significant with the challenge of Phoenix’s dogleg looming.
A slam dunk: After impressive victory over UCLA, Arizona poised to land No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament
LAS VEGAS – After an impressive victory over UCLA, Arizona captured the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament title and is poised to land the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Miller time: Even though GCU women lost WAC title game, coach’s past success suggests future is bright
LAS VEGAS – For the second straight year, the GCU women lost in the WAC Tournament final. Although they still haven’t reached their goal of advancing to the NCAA Tournament, coach Molly Miller's past success suggests the future is bright
No starting point guard, no problem: Wildcats advance to Pac-12 Tournament title game
LAS VEGAS – The loss of its starting point guard raised significant concerns about Arizona's chances in the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament. The way the Wildcats found ways to win left coach Tommy Lloyd emotional.
