Arizona is ‘essential’ in battle for U.S. Senate, says Democratic campaign chair as Ruben Gallego maintains lead over Kari Lake
WASHINGTON – Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., the Democrats’ chief Senate campaign strategist, said his party has little hope of holding the Senate if it loses in Arizona.
Kyree Walker, G League hopefuls take their shot at Valley Suns tryouts
TEMPE – Three former top basketball prospects – Kyree Walker, Holland Woods II, and Chase Jeter – seek to revive their pro careers and secure spots on the Valley Suns' inaugural G League roster.
Climbing for the fallen: First responders, families commemorate 9/11 heroes at Glendale’s Tower Challenge
GLENDALE – To commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, the 100 Club of Arizona honored the first responders who were killed in the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
Tim Walz challenges Donald Trump’s stance on reproductive rights, mass shootings during Mesa campaign stop
MESA – Tim Walz’s stop at the Mesa Convention Center to rally support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris included attacks on Donald Trump for his stance on reproductive rights and mass shootings.
Hero or villain? Experts and voters consider Trump’s lasting impact on democracy
BOISE, Idaho – It’s been a common refrain this election year: Democracy itself is at stake. Those assertions briefly abated after the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but a question nevertheless begs exploration: What is his lasting impact on American democracy?
Governors prod Congress for more help on growing threat of wildfires in West
WASHINGTON – The western United States faces a severe and growing wildfire crisis. Increasingly destructive wildfires have threatened lives, herds and livelihoods. Governors of Arizona and 19 other states are urging Congress to act more swiftly to improve federal efforts to reduce and manage wildfires.
T visa rule changes could help survivors of human trafficking seeking immigration status
PHOENIX – A new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services T visa rule change implemented in August could provide opportunities for victims and survivors of human trafficking. However, it may also complicate the process, according to legal experts, attorneys and advocates.
Activated: Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State football rebuild gains steam with statement win
TEMPE – Through the first two games of the season, ASU coach Kenny Dillingham’s commitment to empowering his players and making Tempe a football destination has shifted the program’s culture in a positive direction for the first time in years.
AZ Compass Prep changing recruiting game with top coaches flocking to scout rising stars
CHANDLER – John Calipari and Bruce Pearl, along with other Power Four programs, attended AZ Compass Prep’s Pro Day for recruiting purposes, but it spoke volumes to the growing influence of prep schools on college recruiting and top high school prospects.
Arizona Cardinals shift focus to correcting Week 1 mistakes ahead of home opener vs. Los Angeles Rams
PHOENIX – Following the loss in Buffalo, the Cardinals are already looking forward to their home opener against the Rams, facing a different style of quarterback in Matthew Stafford.
Valley Suns hold first tryouts, marking new horizon for Phoenix basketball
TEMPE – A new chapter of Phoenix Suns basketball began Saturday with the G League’s Valley Suns holding open tryouts in Tempe. Coach John Little and general manager Brendan Sabean will prioritize development and teaching a brand of basketball modeled after the parent Phoenix Suns.
Half-million mixed-status families in Arizona will face vastly different realities under Trump or Harris immigration policies
WASHINGTON – Mixed-status families in Arizona face fears of separation. A Donald Trump presidency could exacerbate that. Nationwide, 22 million people live in mixed-status households, including over half a million in Arizona, according to estimates from FWD.us, an immigration advocacy group.
