Saving Arizona wildlife: State officials, nonprofit help drought-stressed animals
State officials and a nonprofit group are hauling water and hay to animals struggling in the wild.
Stubbornly steadfast: Mules have kept the Grand Canyon moving since the 1880s
Cars and trucks have replaced mules in most places, but the beasts of burden still reign supreme at the Grand Canyon. Every day, mules at the Grand Canyon carry supplies, souvenirs, trash and people up and down the South Rim.
A tale of two towns: Puerto Ricans rebuild with hope for brighter future
This is a tale of two Puerto Rican communities, 8 miles apart – separated by winding roads but divided by more than geography.
Shoebox of hope comes full circle to health care, housing for the homeless
A nun who is a doctor established Circle the City, a medical-care facility for people who are homeless. The work started with her collecting donations in a shoebox. It expanded in April to a second location.
Arizona falconry takes flight in efforts to promote conservation
A three-day Arizona Falconers Association Desert Hawking Classic showcased falconers - people who train birds of prey to hunt for sport.
Supreme Court rejects appeal of longest-serving Arizona death-row inmate
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of a repeat murderer and rapist who has been on Arizona's death row for 40 years for a string of grisly crimes in Maricopa County in 1976.
Two polls show ‘stunning reversal’ in recent Mexican attitudes toward U.S.
WASHINGTON - Mexican attitudes toward Americans have gone through a "stunning reversal" since the election of President Donald Trump, with most Mexicans holding an unfavorable view of the U.S. for the first time ever.
Promoters to launch Ace Comic Con in Glendale as comic book industry experiences revival
Experts said the comic book industry has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the internet, movie adaptations and conventions. A new convention will hit Glendale next month.
Some Arizona residents push back against police through protests, ballot box
PHOENIX – As thousands of protesters hit the Phoenix streets in July 2016 to protest the killings of black people by police, the Rev. Jarrett Maupin felt their anger.
Arizona theater company hopes to combat lack of deaf actors in media
PHOENIX — This isn't the first time Hollywood has been scrutinized for its lack of diversity and inclusiveness on screen. A recent study shows nearly all fictional characters with disabilities are portrayed by able-bodied actors. Movies like “Wonderstruck,” where hearing actress Julianne Moore plays a deaf character, show how the deaf community is underrepresented in mainstream media. However, it is not due to a lack of available deaf actors.
Arizona HR expert: ‘Time will tell’ if high-profile sexual harassment allegations impact number of claims
PHOENIX – Companies interested in providing a safe work environment must do more than just run training sessions, say human resources experts as high-profile allegations of sexual harassment and assault surface almost daily.
