Still a shaman, but not the ‘Q’ shaman: Chansley rebrands for Congress bid
WASHINGTON - Jacob Angeli-Chansley rocketed to fame as the face-painted, horned-hat face of the Jan. 6 insurrection, but now he wants to be known as the congressman from Arizona's 8th District, after indicating he wants to run for the seat as a Libertarian candidate.
Infant mortality in Arizona rose 11% in 2022, again topped national rate
PHOENIX – Infant mortality rate has increased across Arizona by 11% due to low birth weight and poverty risk factors. March of Dimes advocates for better protections for mothers and newborns.
Numbers game: Experts disagree on economic impact of 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona
PHOENIX – The 2023 Super Bowl Host Committee announced $726.1 million in contributions to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product that were fueled by Glendale hosting the 2023 Super Bowl. Some economists question those numbers and the true impact of hosting an event of that magnitude.
Lesko’s retirement starts stampede of high-profile hopefuls in 8th District
WASHINGTON - Open congressional seats typically draw hopefuls, but the crowd lining up to replace Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria - 20 so far, including heavy hitters with big names and long track records - is being described by experts with words like "all-stars," "fascinating" and "fun."
Some breathing room as water managers meet to weigh Colorado River’s future
The Colorado River Water Users Association meets this week, but for the first time in years, state water policy leaders see less need for short-term fixes and more time to plan long term, after a wet winter and a conservation deal bought some breathing room.
More than a game: The unseen consequences of Pac-12’s major shake-up
PHOENIX – Conference realignment has an impact that stretches far beyond finances and media rights deals. Already juggling a lot, athletes are forced to adjust to this new change.
Vintage resale: Sustainable business endeavor grows for fashion enthusiasts
PHOENIX – Vintage reselling has become a popular full-time job for fashion enthusiasts in the past few years, and vintage markets have become a destination for young shoppers hoping to lessen their environmental impact by avoiding fast fashion.
Risky business: Sports betting, social media and the unintended consequences of attracting a younger demographic
PHOENIX – Sports betting is a booming industry and has become prevalent on social media platforms that are most popular among users under the minimum legal age to gamble. What’s happening, and what are these companies doing to combat the issue?
One·n·ten organization serves LGBTQ+ youth by providing mental, emotional and physical well-being resources
PHOENIX – One·n·ten, a nonprofit Phoenix organization, serves LGBTQ+ youth by providing resources for mental, emotional and physical well-being. Members share their personal stories and talk about the importance of having safe, inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.
COVID-19 cases down from pandemic; so are vaccinations, worrying experts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. has entered a "new normal" for COVID-19, with lower but consistent levels of infection. But experts fear that the new normal may include people skipping vaccines that are still needed for protection.
Biden kicks off Tribal Nations Summit with order streamlining funding access
WASHINGTON - More than 100 Indigenous leaders gathered this week for the Biden administration's third Tribal Nations Summit, where President Joe Biden vowed to strengthen relationships with tribes and signed an executive order to improve their access to capital.
Arizona’s high school girls flag football scores big in inaugural season, eyes statewide expansion
TEMPE – In its successful debut year, Arizona's girls flag football made waves and sparked interest in potentially expanding the sport to create more opportunities for girls to participate.
