Fresh new look: Jamea Jackson takes helm at ASU women’s tennis, aims to smash expectations

PHOENIX – Jamea Jackson, a former WTA player and recent Ivy League Coach of the Year, takes the helm of Arizona State University's women's tennis program, succeeding longtime coach Sheila McInerney and aiming to build on the team's legacy as they transition to the Big 12 conference.

Jamea Jackson takes over as head coach of Arizona State women's tennis, ushering in a new era as the program transitions to the Big 12 conference. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

‘God’s watching over him’: Trump assassination attempt strengthens Arizona supporters’ conviction at RNC

MILWAUKEE – Donald Trump’s survival after an attempted assassination strengthens some Arizona supporters’ conviction that his presidential campaign is supported by God.


Valley artist collaborates with Phoenix Mercury to design mural commemorating 2024 WNBA All-Star Game

PHOENIX — Local artist Antoinette Cauley collaborated with the Phoenix Mercury to design a mural featured at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex. The team refurbished four basketball courts at the complex as part of their community initiatives commemorating the WNBA All-Star game.

The design highlights Mercury players like Diana Taurasi and Brittany Griner alongside a silhouette of a Jr. Mercury Legacy League member. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

Arizona poised to provide MDMA therapy to first responders with PTSD if the FDA approves the psychedelic

WASHINGTON – Arizona may allow PTSD therapy using ecstasy or molly under workers' comp. FDA approval pending, advocates hope for faster access to this promising treatment.

The FDA headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. (Photo courtesy of FDA)

Arizona ‘fake elector’ leverages notoriety selling mug shot merch as GOP convention delegates flock to Trump souvenirs

MILWAUKEE – Vendors sell Trump merchandise at Republican National Convention, celebrating the former president and his controversial legal battles.

Shot glasses shaped like Donald Trump for sale by Anthony Montgomery at the RNC (Republican National Convention) on July 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Amaia J. Gavica/Cronkite News)

Gen Z skeptical of Social Security in leadup to election

WASHINGTON – Gen Z and Millennial workers in Arizona are pessimistic about the future of Social Security.

Concerns about the future of Social Security gnaw at voters, and younger workers doubt they’ll ever collect benefits despite the payroll taxes they’re paying into the system. But that’s not driving their choices in the 2024 elections. (Photo by Douglas Sacha/Getty Images)

AI-generated deepfakes could wreak havoc in elections, but Arizona officials are determined to avoid that

MILWAUKEE – Tech companies and elections officials are worried about the spread of AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation. At the Republican National Convention, a workshop presented by Microsoft explored the problem and some solutions.

This photo illustration from Nov. 17, 2023, shows a fact-checked image of news anchors where the claim about them was found to be false. In a Facebook video viewed by thousands, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer appears to hawk a diabetes drug. In another, “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King seems to endorse weight loss products. But the clips are doctored – the latest in a rash of deepfakes that hijack images of trusted news personalities and undermine confidence in the news media. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns bet on NBA Summer League to fill point guard void

LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns are lacking one true position headed into the season: point guard. The Suns’ Summer League team has a variety of guards on the roster who could potentially fill that role.

Former Michigan State guard Tyson Walker, now with the Phoenix Suns' Summer League team, looks to showcase his skills and compete for a roster spot. (Photo by Joshua Heron/Cronkite News)

Skills, thrills and history: WNBA All-Star Game returns to Phoenix after a decade

PHOENIX – Phoenix will host the WNBA All-Star Game for the third time this weekend, featuring skills challenges, a 3-point contest and a star-studded game with Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi leading Team USA.

Phoenix is hosting its third WNBA All-Star game on July 20. The last two games in the Valley took place in 2000 and 2014. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

Lindsey Ellis, architect of ASU women’s hockey, tapped to coach Team USA at Winter World University Games

TEMPE – ASU women’s hockey coach Lindsey Ellis has been selected to coach Team USA at the 2025 FISU Winter World University Games in Torino, Italy next January.

Since founding the team in 2016, Lindsey Ellis has transformed ASU's women's hockey program into a powerhouse. (Photo courtesy of Billy Wuneburger)

Arizona Republicans embrace Trump’s pledge of mass deportations but some wonder at feasibility of expelling millions of people

MILWAUKEE – Former President Donald Trump’s vow to carry out mass deportations – removing at least 11 million people in the country illegally – was largely welcomed by Arizona Republican delegates at the party’s national convention.

Arizona delegates watch speakers on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Grey Gartin/Cronkite News)

Arizona’s monsoon season means danger for those with asthma. Here’s how to cope.

PHOENIX – Arizona’s monsoon season is here, and it’s not all good news. Those with asthma have to be even more diligent to not get caught in the storm.

A dust storm clouds downtown Phoenix on July 14, 2024. Alerts from the National Weather Service urge those with respiratory conditions to take precautions. (Photo by Lauren De Young/Cronkite News)