‘Water protector’: Indigenous illustrator wins Caldecott Medal for children’s book
Michaela Goade is the first Indigenous illustrator to win the Randolph Caldecott Medal for best American picture book for children. The artist won the honor for “We Are Water Protectors,” written by Carole Lindstrom.
Despite push to schedule executions, attorneys plan to continue fight
WASHINGTON - While Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is pushing to schedule executions for two death-row inmates who he said have exhausted their appeals, advocates for the men said they still intend to fight.
Arizona fires Sean Miller, looks for coach who can win games, generate dollars
PHOENIX – The University of Arizona men’s basketball team is among the top profiting college basketball programs in the country. They are looking forward to a successful and competitive future with a new head coach.
21st century Jim Crow: Arizona activists, faith leaders decry ‘voter suppression’ bills
PHOENIX – Arizona advocacy and faith-based organizations joined a national controversy over voting rights at the state Capitol on Wednesday, criticizing a state bill and other legislation as voter suppression efforts that recalls Jim Crow.
Wear your mask despite governor’s order, COVID researchers advise
PHOENIX – Dr. Joshua LaBaer of ASU’s Biodesign Institute discussed recent COVID-19 and vaccination metrics at a press conference on Wednesday.
To mandate or not mandate? Greater access to COVID-19 vaccine raises ethical questions in sports world
PHOENIX – The COVID-19 vaccine has brought potential relief to what has been a stressful year in sports. But not everyone is open to taking the vaccine, with some expressing medical and ethical concerns.
‘Therapy is for white people’: Black mental health experts work to overcome stigmas
PHOENIX – The pandemic exacerbated health disparities among Black people, but getting culturally appropriate services remains a challenge.
Deja vu all over again? Three takeaways from Diamondbacks’ early season struggles
PHOENIX - Similar to last season, the Diamondbacks are off to a 1-3 start after facing the Padres. A struggling offense and pitching rotation are keys to understanding why.
Announcer’s slur during high school game raises concerns about streaming service’s lack of oversight
PHOENIX - Matt Rowan is the latest example of an announcer who said inappropriate comments on the air, raising concern about streaming services’ lack of oversight.
Arizona Christian football navigates split season, COVID-19 outbreak to land spot in NAIA playoffs
PHOENIX - ACU Firestorm football chose to play a non-conference schedule in the fall, and a conference schedule in the spring. At 8-1, they’ve handled this COVID-19 altered season while maintaining success.
Court backs asylum, says woman’s feminism would endanger her in Mexico
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court Monday backed the asylum claim of an undocumented immigrant in Phoenix who said her feminist political beliefs would put her in danger if she was returned to Mexico.
Indoor drive-thru vaccination site opens at warehouse in Mesa
PHOENIX – New indoor drive-thru vaccination site opens at Dexcom’s regional distribution center in Mesa, and the State Farm Stadium site in Glendale has made changes to its hours of operation
