Arizona ranks 5th highest in losses to romance scams

PHOENIX — In Arizona, losses from online romance scams totaled $47 million in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Investor Loss Center ranked Arizona 5th in losses behind California, Florida, Texas and New York.

A graphic showing a romance scammer stealing money from a victim.

Baseball’s back: Valley’s Cactus League opens for 78th year of spring training with a few twists

GLENDALE – The Cactus League is ready for its 78th year of spring training. What’s new this season for fans?


Los Angeles small businesses are in ‘recovery’ phase after deadly wildfires, but experts predict many won’t rebuild

LOS ANGELES – Local officials say homeowners and small businesses are in the ‘recovery’ phase after deadly wildfires, but experts predict a large portion won’t rebuild despite government assistance.

View through a chain-link fence of a charred landscape with debris and burnt vehicles.

Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines

WASHINGTON — Most copper mined in the U.S. comes from Arizona. But President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he will halt minting of pennies isn’t likely to make much difference, because nearly all the metal in pennies made since 1982 is zinc – including the 3.2 billion minted last year.

The U.S. Mint spent 3.69 cents per penny minted in 2024.

Donald Trump’s mass deportations could mean higher costs and labor shortages in Arizona

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's mass deportations may lead to higher wages and prices in Arizona, along with worker shortages in the agriculture and construction sectors.


Phoenix Holocaust center raises $38 million, expected to open in 2027 to foster education

PHOENIX – The Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center has received $11 million in government funding, some of which will be used for construction and implementation of interactive exhibits.

The Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in Phoenix will be 30,000 square feet and include multiple galleries and exhibits. (Rendering courtesy of Arizona Jewish Historical Society)

How the NCAA’s decision to welcome CHL players could reshape college hockey in the United States

PHOENIX – The NCAA's decision to allow Canadian Hockey League players to compete for Division I schools, starting in August, marks a significant shift and opens new opportunities for players while reshaping the competitive landscape.


‘Take repatriation seriously’: Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum’s work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribes

PHOENIX – The $7 million that Gov. Katie Hobbs has pledged for the Arizona State Museum will accelerate the return of Indigenous remains and artifacts, a museum official says.


Family first: Prized arm Corbin Burnes details decision to join Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX – Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children. Now Burnes looks to help lead the team back to the postseason.


How wealth and race determine L.A.’s hottest and coolest areas

LOS ANGELES – Economically disadvantaged, mainly minority populations in the Southwest live in parts of cities that are several degrees hotter than affluent, predominantly white neighborhoods.


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.

(Illustration by Aryton Temcio/Cronkite News)

Behind the diamond: How big MLB payrolls affect postseason success

PHOENIX – The Los Angeles Dodgers are perennial World Series contenders, due in part to their large payroll. They don’t win the World Series every year, which shows that high-spending teams aren’t always the last team standing.