Arizona State rises to No. 16 after back-to-back upsets as College Football Playoff hopes hang in balance

PHOENIX – The College Football Playoff committee ranked ASU (9-2) at No. 16 as chaos ensued across the country last Saturday, but the Sun Devils remain behind a trio of three-loss SEC teams.

Three football players celebrating after a good play in front of a large crowd

‘We’re family here’: SRP employees band together to clean 10 miles of Salt River canal system

MESA - Employees from across Salt River Project departments come together with camaraderie and perseverance for an annual canal cleanup. This involves catching and relocating the white amur fish, also known as grass carp, before cleaning can begin.

SRP workers in Mesa watch as white amur fish, also known as grass carp, get lifted into a van to be transported to another section of canal.

Trump-linked Project 2025 would deny federal college loans in Arizona, other states with in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants

WASHINGTON – Project 2025, the policy blueprint crafted by Trump allies, calls for cutting off federal student loans at universities that provide in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants – for everyone, including U.S. citizens.


ASU hockey’s stunning sweep of No. 1 Denver suggests ‘Activating the Valley’ extends beyond football

PHOENIX – While Arizona State was pulling off a wild football victory against BYU, the school’s hockey team was working on a stunning sweep of top-ranked Denver, the first time the defending national champion Pioneers had been swept at home since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bald man sitting speaks in front of mic at press conference

Bill comes due: ASU football fined $25,000 for failing to keep fans from storming field during BYU victory

PHOENIX – The Big 12 Conference slapped Arizona State with a $25,000 fine for failing to keep fans from rushing onto the field at Mountain America Stadium Saturday, but the Sun Devils might have gotten off cheap. The SEC hit Oklahoma and Auburn with much larger bills for similar celebrations.

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham talking to game officials surrounded by fans.

Arizona county recorders reflect on insulting letters, fake bomb threats as they plan for midterm elections

PHOENIX – Arizona county recorders faced many issues during the 2024 elections, but they learned lessons for the 2026 midterms.

An election worker analyzes a ballot

Sales of birth control, Plan B and abortion drugs spike after Donald Trump’s election

WASHINGTON – Emergency contraceptive purchases and appointments for long-acting birth control have jumped since Donald Trump's election, amid fears of looming restrictions.

Abortion-rights activists rally outside the Arizona Capitol in June 2022 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs, which overturned Roe v. Wade.

Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education raises concerns for Arizona schools

WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would give states far more control over federal K-12 funding. Advocates fear cuts for low-income students and special education, along with weaker enforcement of civil rights laws.

President Donald Trump visits a fourth grade classroom at Saint Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Florida, Friday, March 3, 2017.

As sportsbooks implement AI to drive growth, identify problem gamblers, door opens to potential predatory behavior

PHOENIX – AI can be used to track problematic gamblers and to personalize the experience for users, but with that comes privacy concerns and potential manipulation.

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Photo essay: Too young for Division I? Why Kyi Kyi Miles isn’t the norm

Kyi Kyi Miles, a freshman at Mesa High School, is already receiving scholarship offers from major universities to play basketball. Here’s a look at what led a 13-year-old to his first scholarship — and why the stream of offers is only just beginning.

Jakyi “Kyi Kyi” Miles, a freshman at Mesa High School who is already receiving scholarship offers from major universities to play basketball.

Landing new tricks and navigating difficult emotions on a skateboard

PHOENIX – Skateboarding offers significant mental health benefits, which can be especially helpful for those from backgrounds where mental health is stigmatized. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, and boosts overall well being by releasing neurotransmitter hormones like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. For many, it also provides a sense of belonging.


‘It worked horribly’: ASU’s Kenny Dillingham takes accountability on late-game chaos vs. BYU

TEMPE – In a battle that went down to the final seconds, No. 21 Arizona State outlasted No. 14 Brigham Young to pick up another pivotal win. The final result wouldn’t have been possible without efforts from key players.

ASU coach Kenny Dillingham giving an interview in front of a microphone