‘We should not write unlimited checks’: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego criticizes bill to reallocate taxes to Chase Field renovations
PHOENIX – State legislators and local officials are at odds over a bill that would use tax money for Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field improvements.
Senate weighs whether to ‘lock the clock’ and end daylight saving time, which Arizona hasn’t observed since 1968
WASHINGTON – Sen. Ted Cruz led a Senate hearing to discuss ending daylight saving time nationwide, bringing the other 48 states in line with Arizona and Hawaii – the only two where residents don’t spring ahead and fall back. The twice-yearly ritual is much despised. But Congress hasn’t been able to agree on whether permanent time should be one hour forward or one hour back.
‘No regrets’: Patrick Peterson retires, reflects on Hall of Fame career with Arizona Cardinals
TEMPE – Legendary cornerback Patrick Peterson hangs up the cleats after 13 years in the NFL. He retired with the Cardinals, who selected him fifth overall in 2011, and reflected on his journey Monday afternoon at the team facility.
‘Change is needed’: Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing 2024-25 season
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are searching for their fourth head coach in as many years after firing Mike Budenholzer following a disappointing 2024-25 season. The Suns went 36-46 and missed the postseason entirely, and more change is coming with Mat Ishbia at the helm.
Is Arizona’s lack of measles cases a fluke, given its low vaccination rate?
WASHINGTON – Arizona has a lower vaccination rate than many of its neighboring states. So why hasn’t the measles outbreak hit Arizona?
‘Bear Down, Baby’: Becky Burke introduced as new Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball coach
PHOENIX – After nine seasons under Adia Barnes, the Arizona Wildcats introduced Becky Burke as their new women’s basketball coach. If it’s true that players reflect their coach, Arizona fans are going to like the new leader of their program.
‘An absolute honor’: World Cup champion Julie Ertz headlines Arizona Hall of Fame class
PHOENIX – Julie Ertz, a Mesa native and two-time World Cup champion, was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Known for her leadership and grit, she starred at Santa Clara University and captained the U.S. U-20 team to a World Cup title before winning two more with the senior national team.
Democrats say Trump insiders may have profited off market turmoil triggered by launch, abrupt pause on tariffs
WASHINGTON — Sens. Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff are demanding information about potential insider trading by President Donald Trump’s family and inner circle, including billionaire Elon Musk. They cite the huge profits some traders made after he paused sweeping tariffs that had caused markets to crater.
Smithsonian museum visitors reject Trump’s view that exhibits are ‘divisive’ and ‘woke’
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has threatened to slash funding for the Smithsonian over exhibits he deems anti-American, divisive and “woke.” The Smithsonian Institution is the largest research, museum and educational complex in the world. Most of the exhibits Trump singled out in an executive order are within blocks of the White House. Visitors reject Trump’s criticism.
The Phoenix Zoo aims to attract more visitors with new $5.4 million big cats habitat
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Zoo in April opened Big Cats of Arizona, a $5.4 million habitat paid in part with a grant from the Arizona Office of Tourism.
Arizona wine industry facing Trump’s tariff war effects, amid other market struggles
ELGIN – Arizona’s wine and spirits industry may face hurdles in supplies and production amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war and other struggles within the market.
Build it and they will come: Fiesta Sports Foundation donates field to Western School of Science and Technology
PHOENIX – The Fiesta Sports Foundation donated a new football field and multi-sport court to the Western School of Science and Technology in Maryvale, marking the foundation’s 10th field donation.
