Transfer trio: GCU roller hockey championship team boosted by newcomers from Bethel University
PEORIA – Kawena Lee, Zach Hoffman and Josh Little transferred to Grand Canyon University after the roller hockey program at Bethel University in Tennessee folded due to funding issues. The trio hopes to help the Lopes defend their title.
Arizona Cardinals return home to test momentum vs. heartbroken Chicago Bears
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals, coming off a tough comeback win over the Miami Dolphins, have their mind set on beating the Chicago Bears, led by the number one overall pick Caleb Williams.
On-call maternity care in rural Arizona boosted by AHCCCS funding
PHOENIX – The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) distributed $2.5 million to four community health centers through the Whole Person Care Initiative for on-call maternity care services in rural communities.
Well, well, well: Taxpayers pay the price for oil and gas wells leaking methane as multiple entities work to plug them
WASHINGTON – Ownerless oil and gas wells leak methane into the environment. The plugging process isn’t simple, but it is costly and taxpayers carry this financial burden. Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva and the Well Done Foundation want to alleviate this strain.
How Maricopa County counts millions of ballots
PHOENIX – With more than 2.4 million registered voters in Maricopa County and the increasing number of allegations around election integrity, counting ballots for the 2024 presidential election is no easy task.
Plain language for ballot initiatives: Why it matters
PHOENIX – In Arizona, voters will have a say on key issues like abortion access, immigration and the state minimum wage through the 13 propositions on their ballots. Research has shown ballot wording impacts voters’ decisions.
Maricopa County officials confident but wary of threats ahead of Election Day
PHOENIX – Maricopa County election officials and law enforcement are preparing for and dealing with threats, intimidation and misinformation ahead of Election Day. Though the problems are not new, there is renewed focus on the safety of election workers.
Arizona Senate candidates Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego targeting younger voters
PHOENIX – With one week until Election Day, Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are working toward picking up crucial votes from a younger generation of voters.
‘Not reconcilable’: Latter-day Saints in Arizona break with Trump on immigration, which could help Harris
WASHINGTON – Latter-day Saints are unique among religious groups for their pro-immigrant attitudes. Donald Trump’s rhetoric could make them switch their votes to Kamala Harris.
Election Day essentials: The do’s and don’ts for spotting disinformation
PHOENIX – Over the past few decades, people’s attention spans have decreased due to constant distractions from phones and other devices. This epidemic of short attention spans affects how people consume media, and in turn, how they get their information and navigate disinformation.
Religious groups recruit volunteers to provide peaceful presence at Arizona polls
Following reports of armed “poll watchers” at Arizona polling places during the last several election cycles, two groups have launched initiatives inviting people of faith to help promote peace at the polls.
Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball team determined to prove Big 12 critics wrong in debut season
PHOENIX – The Arizona Wildcats will play their first season in the Big 12 Conference, where they look to surprise everyone after being ranked 7th in the preseason rankings.
