Arizona secretary of state, former TV anchor and others join 2022 governor race
TEMPE – As more prominent Democrat and Republican candidates announce their candidacy for governor of Arizona, here’s the breakdown of the major players.
Vaccination rates drop, but officials still hopeful state can hit goal
WASHINGTON - COVID-19 vaccination rates have fallen sharply in Arizona, but health officials are still hopeful the state can reach a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention goal of vaccinating 70% of Arizonans by July 4.
The kids are all right: ASU fields youngest roster in NCAA Baseball Championship
PHOENIX – When Arizona State kicks off the Texas Regional round of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, it will field the youngest roster in the tournament.
Cities wait, worry over state budget that poses ‘huge hit’ to revenues
WASHINGTON - With less than four weeks remaining in this fiscal year, local governments in Arizona are anxiously watching state budget negotiations that they fear could end up delivering a "huge hit" to city and town finances.
Arizona Wildcats football to host capacity crowds, ASU ‘progressing’ in that direction
PHOENIX – The Arizona Wildcats announced Wednesday their intention to host the full complement of fans at Arizona Stadium. Arizona State said it is “progressing” in that direction.
Their season on the line, Lakers aren’t sure Anthony Davis will play Game 6
LOS ANGELES – Down 3-2, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a do or die Game 6 Thursday night with their star’s availability still uncertain.
‘Locked in’: Postseason highlights growth of Suns’ Deandre Ayton
After skeptics questioned the abilities of No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton, the Suns big man is coming up big in postseason.
Phoenix nonprofit gets vaccines to those experiencing homelessness
PHOENIX – Circle the City provides health care for more than 7,000 people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. Since January, the group has been providing vaccinations to this population through clinics and special events.
Uber, DoorDash settle state claim, end breaks for Black businesses
WASHINGTON - Uber Eats, Postmates and DoorDash said they will no longer waive delivery fees for customers who order from Black-owned restaurants in Arizona, to settle charges by the state that the deals violated the Arizona Civil Rights Act.
Desert Challenge Games afford athletes with disabilities a chance to compete again
MESA – It looked like any other competition at the Kino Aquatic Center, save the assistive devices, including wheelchairs, crutches and prostheses. And for athletes unable to take steps down into the pool, a built-in power lift was available.
Mass effort across Arizona results in millions of vaccinations
PHOENIX – From university campuses to the Navajo reservation, doctors, nurses, members of the armed services and everyday volunteers have participated in an enormous vaccination effort to help Arizonans return to normal life.
Tribal police may detain non-tribal members, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON - Tribal police have the authority to detain non-Natives traveling through reservation land if the officer has a reasonable belief that the suspect violated state or federal law, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
