Healthcare Rising Arizona collects signatures for abortion access petition at the Arizona State Fair
PHOENIX – Healthcare Rising Arizona is working to get 383,923 signatures for a ballot initiative that would amend the Arizona Constitution to establish abortion access as a fundamental right. The group set up a booth at the Arizona State Fair to talk to attendees and ask for support.
GCU pushes back against $37.7 million fine over claims it ‘lied’ about costs
WASHINGTON - Grand Canyon University said it "categorically denies" charges by the U.S. Department of Education that the school willfully misled prospective students about the costs of a doctoral degree, leaving those students deeply in debt.
Downtown Phoenix has transformed since 2001, the last time the Diamondbacks hosted the World Series
PHOENIX – Downtown has gone through significant changes since the last time the Arizona Diamondbacks were in the World Series in 2001. In 2001, foot traffic was much lower due to the lack of hotels, bars and restaurants in the area. Light rail and Arizona State University’s downtown campus didn’t exist.
Life behind the bases as partners of MLB players reveal highs, lows
PHOENIX – As the Arizona Diamondbacks fight for their first World Series in two decades, some of their spouses reveal the ups and downs of dating a professional baseball player.
Big 12 announces conference schedules for ASU, Arizona football in 2024-2027 seasons
PHOENIX – The Big 12 announced on Wednesday the conference schedules for the future 16 teams from 2024 to 2027, including the schedules for ASU and Arizona.
Pool party: Chase Field’s splashy attraction creates iconic moments
PHOENIX – The Chase Field pool is home to viral celebrations and gross infiltrations. These moments make the Diamondbacks’ pool suite one of the most unique features to any stadium in any sport.
Washington, Oregon give Pac-12 conference life in first College Football Playoff rankings
PHOENIX – The first College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday, with the Pac-12 boasting six teams in the top 25. Can No. 5 Washington and No. 6 Oregon sneak in in the conference’s final season?
Avid Diamondbacks fan Jeff Golner rings in World Series return with engagement and mother
PHOENIX – Jeff Golner and Sandy Fromm are longtime Diamondbacks fans. The mother-son duo share how the Diamondbacks have impacted their lives, from working with the team to an engagement to a World Series ring.
Physicians can challenge genetic-abnormality abortion ban, court rules
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court said a group of Arizona physicians can challenge the state's ban on abortions for genetic abnormalities, a law the doctors say could land them in jail because it is impermissibly vague.
High school football programs across Arizona keep fallen Cesar Chavez player Chris Hampton in hearts
PHOENIX – The death of Christopher Hampton brought the Arizona high school football community together. AZ College Prep had Chris as its honorary captain for its first game. Adrenaline Fundraising raised money for Hampton’s family to attend his funeral.
‘Future of British baseball’ Harry Ford continues development in Arizona Fall League after successful WBC appearance for Team GB
MESA – Mariners prospect Harry Ford, 20, has been crowned the ‘future of British baseball’ after leading Team GB to its first World Baseball Classic appearance. Now featuring in the AFL, Ford hopes to use the experience to improve as a player.
That green lawn may not be so green: Gas-powered mowers are heavy polluters
WASHINGTON - Gas-powered lawn equipment in Arizona emitted 445,908 tons of carbon dioxide in 2020, the polluting equivalent of putting 98,162 cars on the road, according to a new report.
