Ban on new private prison contracts will not reach ICE detainees
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's order that the Justice Department stop contracting with private prisons could affect thousands of inmates.
Bitter Ahwatukee basketball rivals reflect on why they marched for justice
PHOENIX – “Everyone needs to hear our voices” — Why bitter Ahwatukee basketball rivals marched together for justice and how they plan to carry their message forward.
‘She’s got a part of us with her’: Donor family confident son’s heart is in the right place
PHOENIX - ASU freshman Olivia Eisenhauer waited two years for a heart transplant after suffering two cardiac arrest episodes. With a new lease on life thanks to the heart of a 22-year old accident victim, Eisenhauer has no plans to stop from pursuing her dream as a sports broadcaster
Vaccinating the homeless: Some have received doses, others await their turn
LOS ANGELES - The homeless community is among the most at-risk communities facing COVID-19. Many still await their vaccines – from Phoenix to Los Angeles.
Arizonans prepare for a March for Life with no marching, more surfing
WASHINGTON - In any other year, scores of Arizonans would be in Washington this week for the National March for Life, an annual anti-abortion event. But during COVID-19, this year's virtual event will have less marching, more surfing.
COVID-19 forces Arizona community college baseball to prepare differently for spring season
PHOENIX - After a limited fall baseball season due to conference restrictions, Central Arizona and Yavapai are moving quickly to get up to speed with their season openers just a couple days away.
The deadliest year: Overall death toll grew by 25% in Arizona in 2020
WASHINGTON - Total deaths in Arizona rose 25% from 2019 to 2020, with some counties seeing increases near 50% for the year in which COVID-19 became the state's top killer. While COVID-19 is likely the main cause, it may have driven an increase in other deaths, too.
Advocates, lawmakers hail Biden pledge to respect tribal sovereignty
WASHINGTON - Native American policy experts and Arizona lawmakers welcomed President Joe Biden’s order calling for stronger relations with tribal governments.
Expert: COVID-19 cases may have leveled off after deadly winter surge
WASHINGTON - COVID-19 cases in Arizona may have reached a plateau after a deadly two-month surge, one health expert said Wednesday, but that does not mean the pandemic is under control.
Unemployment dips in Arizona for December, but jobs are still tight
PHOENIX - Unemployment levels for Arizona are down in December to a jobless rate of 7.5% – lower than some months of 2020 – but still higher than the same month in 2019 and the current national average.
Pascua Yaqui win water funds, first of $150 million for Arizona projects
WASHINGTON - Pascua Yaqui Council members called it "a blessing" - the $900,000 in federal funds for a project to deliver irrigation water to the tribe's lands. It's the first project under a $150 million fund that state lawmakers won.
Schilling falls 16 votes shy of Hall of Fame, asks to be ‘removed from ballot’
PHOENIX – As Curt Schilling falls short of the Hall of Fame for the second time, voters and experts discuss whether he’s worthy of an induction despite controversial conduct from the former All-Star pitcher.
