Baseball in a border town: Nogales finds its favorite pastime a ‘release’ from pandemic
NOGALES – A city that has had enormous success in baseball has finally come back to life after the pandemic.
ASU basketball watches Jaelen House enter transfer portal, secures key 6-11 recruit
TEMPE - The Sun Devils face a slew of departures this offseason but the unexpected loss of Jaelen House, who entered the transfer portal last week, could turn out to be one of the biggest losses of the offseason.
Tribal leaders ask for more funding, less meddling for water projects
WASHINGTON - Arizona tribal officials told a Senate committee Wednesday that the federal government can help address a crisis with water infrastructure on their lands through more funding, and less meddling.
Mohave County, Navajo officials push to broaden ‘downwinder’ coverage
WASHINGTON - Federal law compensates people who lived downwind of nuclear test sites, including many residents of northern Arizona - but not in most of Mohave County. Arizona officials told a House panel its time to change the boundaries and right that wrong.
Arizona vaccination slots fill up within minutes; more appointments available Friday
PHOENIX — Appointments were all booked within 20 minutes of opening at 8 a.m. Wednesday, but the state will have more slots available Friday.
Why this Japanese musician performed on Piestewa Peak every morning for a year
PHOENIX – Ken Koshio specializes in the ancient Japanese taiko drumming, and for a year, he committed to welcoming the start of each day at the top of Piestewa Peak. His performance often drew an audience.
Monty Williams on Suns bench: ‘I have not coached a group like this before’
PHOENIX – The Suns have had several players in and out of their rotation this season. Their coach, Monty Williams, said their bench has remained professional throughout each change.
UArizona women go to battle with BYU, eye trip to Sweet 16
PHOENIX – After winning its first round game against Stony Brook, Arizona faces Brigham Young University with a spot in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on the line.
Tribes welcome COVID-19 relief funds, say deep-rooted problems remain
WASHINGTON - Advocates said the billions in aid slated for Native Americans under the latest COVID-19 relief bill is welcome, but they told a House committee Tuesday that a one-shot infusion will not solve all the challenges facing tribes.
‘One generation away’: Diné College fights to keep Navajo culture alive during pandemic
The Navajo Nation has been hit hard by COVID-19. Schools and teachers like those at the Diné College in Tsaile pass on traditional knowledge in the face of a pandemic.
Chiricahua leopard frogs face habitat challenges as Phoenix Zoo works to save them
PHOENIX - Chiricahua leopard frogs, native to Arizona, have been named a threatened species since 2002, but a Phoenix partnership is trying to help.
Tuesday Morning Sun Devil: Young football assistants raising talent level, expectations
TEMPE – While the Sun Devils prepare for the 2021 season, it’s become evident that several young assistant coaches will be critical to key position groups reaching their goals. Hear how these first and second-year assistants are approaching building their units throughout recruiting and on-field development.
