Tribal leaders seeking solutions to cartel crime, say they mostly got talk
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers wanted to talk about the problems of criminal cartels on Indigenous lands, but tribal leaders came to the House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing seeking solutions. Instead, they said, they left afraid it was just another "check-a-box-off" exercise.
Attempt to repeal abortion ban fails as House devolves into raucous shouting
PHOENIX - The Arizona House blocked two efforts to overturn a near-total abortion ban Wednesday, one day after the 19th-century law was reinstated by the state Supreme Court. The procedural moves to block the repeal sparked an outburst by angry Democrats.
Report: ESA voucher program not fully to blame for public school enrollment decline
PHOENIX – Common Sense Institute Arizona has released a report on the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program. Key findings from the report contend that while ESA enrollment is slowing down and public school enrollment is in decline, the ESA program may not be solely to blame.
Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG arrested on child sex crime charges
PHOENIX – Mr. ORNG, the face of the Phoenix Suns’ fan base for years, has been arrested for child sex crimes. Patrick Battillo allegedly solicited videos of boys in “various sex acts and in various states of nudity.”
Phoenix Mercury unveil new headquarters, practice facility renderings
PHOENIX – Mat Ishbia sets a new standard for WNBA investment with the reveal of new Phoenix Suns and Mercury team headquarters and renderings of a state-of-the-art practice facility for the Mercury.
Despite auction date set, roadblocks lie ahead in Arizona Coyotes’ trip to new arena as Salt Lake City makes overtures
TEMPE – The Arizona Coyotes have the auction date set, the location picked out, but the roadblocks have started to pop up. Between the NHL, the Scottsdale mayor and Salt Lake City, the road ahead is beginning to grow longer.
HBCU All-Star Game shines spotlight on Black excellence during Final Four weekend
PHOENIX – On Sunday, the third annual HBCU basketball All-Star Event was held at Grand Canyon University ahead of this month's NBA draft to increase exposure for athletes hoping to play at the next level.
Ra’Shaad Samples, ASU’s coveted wide receivers coach, leaves for new role with Oregon Ducks
TEMPE - ASU wide receivers coach Ra’Shaad Samples leaves Arizona State in the middle of spring practice for a new position at Oregon. How does Kenny Dillingham replace him?
Arizona Supreme Court restores near-total ban on abortions in the state
PHOENIX - A divided Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated a 19th-century, near-total ban on abortion, saying it overrides a 2022 law that allowed abortions up to 15 weeks of pregnancy.
‘Sniff and have fun’: Technology like Sniffspot app gives pets space to roam
PHOENIX – The Sniffspot app and website give dog owners the opportunity to rent safe spaces by the hour for their dogs to roam.
Phoenix shines as host city for 2024 Men’s Final Four, passes torch to San Antonio
PHOENIX – After the Final Four concluded Monday, the Phoenix planning committee handed the keys to hosting the Final Four to San Antonio, which will host the event in 2025.
Sky-high action, sharpshooting tips off Final Four weekend at GCU’s Global Credit Union Arena
PHOENIX – Final Four weekend got kicked off at the Global Credit Union Arena on GCU campus last Thursday night. Many college basketball stars were out to showcase their skills and soak in the electric environment.
