GAO: Pentagon estimates of border duty costs, impact were unreliable
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon did not have reliable estimates for the cost of its work supporting Homeland Security efforts on the southwestern border and did not assess the impact of those efforts on military readiness, a new report says.
With spring sports season underway, Arizona high schools await decision on COVID-19 protocol
PHOENIX – The spring sports season could mean new COVID-19 protocol for high school athletes.
House OKs bill to ban mining on 1 million acres around Grand Canyon
WASHINGTON - The House voted Friday to permanently ban new mining claims on more than 1 million acres around Grand Canyon National Park, with supporters calling protection of the landmark canyon a "moral issue."
Arizona Department of Corrections fined $1.1 million for neglecting health care benchmarks
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Corrections was fined $1.1 million for the month of February after information came to light regarding the violation of a set of health guidelines agreed upon with the state.
Nearly one year removed from abrupt end to 2020 basketball tournament, Pac-12 readies for ‘21 version
PHOENIX – Nearly year removed from abrupt end to 2020 basketball tournament, Pac-12 readies for ‘21 version
‘No comparison’: ASU baseball fans frustrated with Pac-12 prohibition on fan attendance
PHOENIX – A handful of SEC teams and all 15 Cactus League teams are allowing a limited number of fans. Will the Pac-12 Conference let Arizona State follow suit?
Despite Coyotes’ offensively challenged defensemen, Jakob Chychrun remains offensive force
GLENDALE – The Coyotes have had trouble finding offense from their blue line, with the exception of Chychrun
28 paintings highlight famous – and less familiar – figures in Black history
PHOENIX – Twenty-eight murals and other paintings in central Phoenix honor Black History Month. The art showcases icons and less familiar faces.
House passes LGBTQ rights bill; critics say it tramples religious rights
WASJHINGTON - The House voted Thursday to expand civil rights protections to include sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy, a move supporters said will grant those groups "the full equality under the law they deserve."
Arizona State gymnastics team vaults into spotlight with convincing victory over Arizona
TEMPE – Look out: The Arizona State gymnastics team scored a season-high 197.450 against Arizona and is ranked 17th in the country.
Pause on leasing public land for oil and gas extraction draws mixed reaction
PHOENIX – Land, and specifically what to do with land, has been among the most divisive topics in U.S. history since the arrival of European settlers in 1492. More than 500 years later, little has changed.
Surprise college baseball tournament provides sneak preview of spring training protocols
SURPRISE, AZ - The city of Surprise hosted eight college baseball games over the weekend, offering a glimpse of safety protocols that will be seen all around the Valley at stadiums this spring.
