1 in 4 Arizonans still insist Trump won, as second impeachment begins
WASHINGTON - As the Senate began debate on a historic second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, a recent poll shows that over half of Arizona Republicans believe Trump was the rightful winner of the November election.
The realism of imitation firearms: Who benefits and who suffers?
PHOENIX – Realistic imitation firearms are useful for training and profitable for gun manufacturers. But since 2015, 212 deadly police shootings nationwide have had victims holding fake weapons.
Glendale native McDowell looking to build off career NASCAR season in 2021
PHOENIX - Michael McDowell picked up four top 10s in 2020 and wants to grow from that in 2021 while also wearing his Arizona pride on his sleeve.
Enough habitat exists to support return of Mexican wolves in Southwest, study says
PHOENIX – A study shows abundant “high quality” habitat for Mexican wolves, calling on wildlife officials to combine recovery efforts. In the U.S., advocates fight a recent ruling to remove the wolves from the Endangered Species list.
After abrupt end to 2020 season, ASU softball ready to run it back in ‘21
TEMPE - After an abrupt end to the 2020 season, Arizona State softball is focused with an offense ranked in the top three and three players with preseason honors: Kindra Hackbarth, Alynah Torres and Jazmine Hill.
Warriors’ Nico Mannion set to make NBA G League debut with Santa Cruz
PHOENIX – Nico Mannion and the Santa Cruz Warriors begin their season on Wednesday in the NBA’s G League.
Biden holds up Arizona’s mass vaccination sites as a model for nation
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden called Arizona's around-the-clock COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium a "model for the nation" Monday.
Workers rally in Phoenix, U.S. for $15 minimum wage, end of reliance on tipping
PHOENIX – Leaders in Arizona labor organizations joined a nationwide rally for a $15 minimum federal wage and to get rid of tipping. President Joe Biden added the measure in an economic stimulus plan to relieve the fallout from COVID-19.
Arizona gets grades from failing to ‘OK-ish’ for anti-tobacco efforts
WASHINGTON - Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. but two recent national reports say Arizona - like most states - needs to do more to help people break free from using tobacco products.
‘A gut punch’: Pedro Gomez’s impact on baseball, journalism was far-reaching
PHOENIX – ESPN’s Pedro Gomez wasn’t just a national personality. He made an impact on many in Arizona, where he lived.
Auditor says DHS knew ‘zero-tolerance’ would split families at border
WASHINGTON - Then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew the Trump administration's immigration policy would separate families at the border but moved ahead with it anyway, a Justice Department official told lawmakers.
Lost jobs and rising hunger: St. Mary’s Food Bank shifts gears during COVID-19
PHOENIX – Many people who used to donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank are on the receiving end as job losses increase. The food bank has expanded assistance and added new safety protocols to distribute food.
