SRP lowers Salt River water levels, reducing eelgrass for wild horses, advocates complain
MESA – Water levels on the Salt River have been healthy all summer and have led to ample eelgrass for the wild horses that roam its banks. Now SRP is cutting back on releases into the river, and a group dedicated to the horses is worried about the horses’ food source.
‘Remain in Mexico’ migrant policy resumes, even as feds vow to end it
WASHINGTON - The Trump-era "remain in Mexico" policy will resume Monday, after the Mexican government agreed to accept migrants who are turned away at the border and forced to wait in Mexico for their hearing.
Fewer Christmas trees in Oregon means fewer trees in metro Phoenix
PHOENIX – This year, droughts and forest fires in the Northwest, supply chain issues and planting times have resulted in a shortage of Christmas trees in lots across the country.
Soaring to new heights: Benjamin seeing field, finding traction in second season with Cardinals
PHOENIX - Former Arizona State star running back Eno Benjamin scored his first career touchdown for the Cardinals in Week 9 against the 49ers. He has seen increased production and is finding a greater role in his second season with the team.
Despite battling Valley fever as a child, Highland quarterback Gage Dayley finds unlikely path to success
PHOENIX – After battling Valley fever when he was young, Gage Dayley’s sports path was forever changed. Now he is the starting quarterback at Gilbert Highland High School and could lead his team to the 6A state championship.
Kliff Kingsbury speculation, Don Brown departure: Football coaching carousel impacts Arizona
PHOENIX - Even though the regular season has just finished, college football coaches are already taking new jobs and leaving programs for greener pastures. And the move are having a ripple affect in Arizona.
Protesters urge Sen. Kelly to support bill to protect sacred Oak Flat
PHOENIX – About 20 protestors gathered in front of Sen. Mark Kelly’s office to urge him to save Oak Flat, a sacred Indigenous site near Superior, from copper mining.
Suns vs. Warriors: A preview of postseason things to come?
PHOENIX – Tuesday’s matchup between the Suns and the Warriors lived up to its billing, as the shorthanded Suns extended their winning streak to 17 and defeated the top-seeded Warriors. Are these two franchises destined for a playoff classic?
BYU’s Shaylee Gonzales: basketball standout, social influencer, NIL beneficiary
PHOENIX - Shaylee Gonzales found her voice on social media, and on the basketball court. Now the BYU star is cashing in and living the ultimate comeback story.
NASCAR meets esports: Tournament provides unique opportunity for Boys & Girls Club members
PHOENIX – Phoenix Raceway hosted more than the NASCAR Championship on championship weekend. The racetrack partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley to host a first-of-its-kind Rocket League esports tournament.
Daylight saving time harms adolescents’ health, experts warn
LOS ANGELES – The shift back and forth between daylight saving time and standard time twice a year negatively affects the health and well-being of adolescents. It affects a healthy sleep cycle, as well as impairs their ability to drive safely.
Kyle Rittenhouse opponents, supporters rally at ASU over his possible enrollment
TEMPE – Several left-wing groups rallied Wednesday to demand that Arizona State University deny enrollment to Kyle Rittenhouse – although ASU officials say Rittenhouse isn’t enrolled and hasn’t applied for admission.
