Millions in federal aid for homeless students in Arizona schools, unspent after 3 years, about to expire
WASHINGTON – Arizona schools have not used millions of dollars in federal aid for homeless students allocated three years ago during the pandemic. The Arizona Department of Education is “nagging” schools to tap the grants before they expire at the end of the month.
NASCAR Cup champion Ryan Blaney returns to Phoenix Raceway as track embraces community engagement
AVONDALE – NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney and other rising stars came to Phoenix Raceway for a charity event. The track honored the Drive for Diversity program and announced a partnership with the Fighter Country Foundation, which will honor those who serve at Luke Air Force Base.
Signs of the times: Arizona State football implements coach-to-player communication system
TEMPE – In the wake of Connor Stalions’ sign-stealing scandal at Michigan, the NCAA permitted FBS schools to use coach-to-player wireless communication. Arizona State is among the programs using the technology this season.
Democrats, Republicans across Arizona work to engage underrepresented voters
PHOENIX – Groups on both sides of the aisle aim to educate voters, including Activate 48's "Together We Will" campaign, Arizona Latino Republican Association's candidate recruitment efforts, and events hosted by Arizona Teenage Republicans.
Endorsements from Parkland survivors group elevates gun debate in Arizona races that pit Democrats against NRA-backed Republicans
WASHINGTON – March For Our Lives, the group formed by survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school shooting, has endorsed two Arizona Democrats against NRA backed Republicans.
Havasupai Tribe continues to oppose controversial uranium mine as Energy Fuels assures safety
PHOENIX – The Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon has been under scrutiny, but Energy Fuels continues to say its operations are safe. Despite this, the Havasupai are continuing their decades-long fight against the mine.
‘Let’s do it again’: Phoenix Mercury aim to channel 2014 championship spirit for another title
PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are the only threads connecting the Mercury to their last WNBA championship team. During a ceremony to celebrate that 2014 title, Taurasi told fans, “Let’s do it again.”
Los cambios en la normativa de visas T podrían ayudar a los sobrevivientes de trata de personas que buscan estatus migratorio
PHOENIX – Un nuevo cambio en la normativa de visas T del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EE.UU. (USCIS), implementado en agosto, podría ofrecer oportunidades para las víctimas y sobrevivientes de trata de personas. Sin embargo, según expertos legales, abogados y defensores, también podría complicar el proceso.
Never forgotten: Tucsonans honor fallen first responders at 9/11 Tower Challenge
TUCSON – Tucson firefighters, police officers and citizens came together at the Tucson Convention Center, climbing more than 2,000 steps to honor fallen heroes at the 9/11 Tower Challenge.
Navajos will press U.S. House to revive aid for victims of bomb fallout and uranium mines
WASHINGTON – The Navajo Nation is planning a protest at the U.S. Capitol to pressure House Republicans to revive a program for victims of radiation exposure. The program has compensated tens of thousands of bomb test downwinders and uranium miners.
ASU voter forum encourages college-aged voters to engage ahead of 2024 election
PHOENIX – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted a voter forum at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to educate young voters on ballot initiatives, registering to vote and how to detect misinformation in the digital age.
‘One of the best’: Cardinals praise performances of Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. in blowout win
TEMPE – Following a tough season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Arizona Cardinals came home rejuvenated by the home crowd and dominated the Los Angeles Rams 41-10 thanks to strong performances by Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr.
