Donald Trump wants 10,000 more Border Patrol agents but high turnover has stymied far more modest growth targets
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump vows to expand the Border Patrol by 50% with 10,000 more agents. That’s twice as many as he promised in his first term, when staffing actually dropped by more than 1,000. And high turnover persists.
Nick Kurtz defies rookie expectations with stellar Arizona Fall League debut
MESA – After an injury halted a torrid start to his professional career, the Athletics’ No. 2 prospect and fourth overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft returned to the diamond in the Arizona Fall League and continued to dominate in the batter’s box.
Middle school with collegiate offers? Arizona high school basketball underclassmen and coaches reveal early recruiting realities
MESA – Arizona high school underclassmen Kyi Kyi Miles, Darius Wabbington and Delton Prescott received college offers in middle school. Their coaches, including Perry’s Sam Duane Jr., who mentored NBA stars, and former Suns guard Sebastian Telfair’s brother, weigh in on early recruiting.
Horizon volleyball secures rare four-peat as 5A state champions behind Teyara Siegler’s leadership
PHOENIX – Horizon girls volleyball team won the program’s fourth consecutive 5A state title Saturday at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, with help from Teyara Siegler's performance and leadership.
‘We are not alone’: LA city council passes sanctuary city ordinance as Donald Trump plans mass deportations
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles passes a landmark sanctuary city ordinance, strengthening protections for immigrants by banning cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and ensuring compliance through citywide audits and training.
Cancer can affect anyone. But Hispanics face disproportionately severe outcomes
PHOENIX – While white Arizonans register the highest cancer rates, Hispanic residents are more likely to die from cancer. Limited access to preventative care, health insurance, distrust of providers and cultural stigma is impacting cancer outcomes in Arizona’s Hispanic population.
ASU Prep launches Family Choice Day for flexible Friday learning
PHOENIX – ASU Preparatory Academy in Phoenix has launched Family Choice Day, which allows students to engage in on-campus clubs or flexible at-home learning on Fridays. This initiative provides families with options to tailor their children's educational experiences.
New coach Pa-Modou Kah brings global expertise to Phoenix Rising FC amid roster uncertainty
PHOENIX – The offseason started with a bang for Phoenix Rising when it hired Pa-Modou Kah as the team’s new coach. The team now looks to keep several key players to help them progress even further.
Look who’s 21: Arizona State checks into CFP rankings for first time since 2014 as BYU looms
PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranks ASU at No. 21 as chaos ensues in the Big 12.
Arizona Fall League proves invaluable for MLB prospects in successful 2024 campaign
SCOTTSDALE – The Arizona Fall League came to a close Saturday as the Salt River Rafters defeated Surprise to win the championship. Before the game, multiple players reflected on their experiences both on and off the field.
Ruben Gallego outspent Kari Lake to win Senate seat but other Arizona races proved money isn’t always enough
WASHINGTON – Big money poured into Arizona’s elections, and the U.S. Senate race between Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake was among the costliest in the country. But the final tallies show that a fundraising edge doesn’t always equate to victory.
Arizona receives mixed ratings on American Lung Association’s annual ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report
PHOENIX – The American Lung Association released its annual “State of Lung Cancer” report that ranks lung cancer response by state. Arizona ranked above average for rate of new cases; average for early diagnosis; and below average for survival rate, surgical treatment, and lack of treatment and screening.
