March 8, 2018 Newscast | Cronkite News
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Black firefighter shares life lessons on and off job
Courtney Jenkins, who once headed a group of black firefighters, has taken on leadership roles from recruitment to community outreach during 26 years with the Phoenix Fire Department.
Arizona teachers: How do you feel about gun control?
The latest school shootings in Parkland, Florida, have led to recommendations that teachers take on responsibilities beyond the classroom, such as carrying guns in school.
Spotlight not just on Arizona’s Sean Miller, but college basketball, too
A report that an FBI wiretap intercepted Sean Miller discussing payments to a star basketball player has raised questions about the past and future of the sport and triggered reaction from many that they’re not surprised about the current firestorm.
Supreme Court takes age discrimination suit from Arizona fire district
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court will consider an Arizona appeal that asks whether the Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to government agencies with fewer than 20 employees, a case that grew out of the firing of two Mount Lemmon firefighters.
House gives final OK to bill extending AMBER alerts to Indian Country
WASHINGTON - The House gave final approval to a bill that will give tribes direct access to funds that will let them quickly post AMBER alerts to counties within reservation borders, a moves sparked by the 2016 abduction of Navajo girl.
Court lets stand ruling that ‘paternity’ law is same for women and men
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday let stand an Arizona ruling that said paternity should be applied the same way in same-sex marriages as it is in opposite-sex marriages when it comes to determining parental rights.
Flake plan to raise age limit for long guns leaves both sides unhappy
WASHINGTON - When Sen. Jeff Flake said he would work to restrict access to AR-15 rifles for those under 21, he somehow managed to unite pro-gun advocates and gun control groups who think little of his response to the Florida high school shooting.
Student protesters march in Phoenix, call for removal of school resource officers
Students and activists marched through downtown Phoenix Friday calling for the removal of school resource officers from Arizona schools, saying they inspire fear in students of color.
Pima sheriff welcomes Sessions’ pledge to crack down on opioid fight
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Jeff Sessions' vow to not "cede a single community, one block or one street corner, to violent gangs and drug dealers" in the fight against opioids was well received at a meeting of sheriffs that included Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier.
Court revives suit by protesters at Border Patrol checkpoint at Arivaca
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court ordered a new hearing for Arivaca protesters who said the Border Patrol violated their First Amendment rights when they tried to monitor a border checkpoint for potential racial profiling.
Legislators propose tougher laws to stop wrong-way crashes
Law enforcement agencies are paying a heavy cost to fight wrong-way driving, while legislators work to create solutions to reduce the number of wrong-way drivers.
