Arizonans remember Muhammad Ali in Louisville
LOUISVILLE - It was 9:30 on a Friday night and Jimmy Walker, founder of Celebrity Fight Night, was sitting in his Phoenix kitchen with his wife Nancy, when he got the news.
Twenty years of D-backs drafts spotted with success stories
PHOENIX — The Diamondbacks selected Chris Owings out of Gilbert High School in South Carolina with the 41st pick of the 2009 MLB Draft.
Our live coverage of the Ali remembrance
Cronkite reporters Krandall Brantley and Lindsey Wisniewski are in Louisville providing live coverage of the Ali remembrance. Check back here throughout the day for updates.
Thousands honor Muhammad Ali in Louisville prayer service
LOUISVILLE – More than 14,000 paid homage to Muhammad Ali, the Louisville native son and decade-long Phoenix resident who was revered as a champion inside and outside the boxing ring.
Tenderfoot fire forces evacuations three years after deadly Yarnell incident
YARNELL – A wildfire has burned more than 1,200 acres near Yarnell, forcing the evacuation of about 300 residents and raising memories of the Yarnell Hill tragedy three years ago when 19 firefighters died.
Cronkite News Veterans Special: May 30, 2016
The Cronkite News team reports on stories affecting veterans across Arizona, including inter-campus veteran centers, veteran entrepreneurs and a bill that will help put veterans to work in Arizona.
Cronkite News DC Special: May 27, 2016
The Cronkite News team reports on legislation about housing for homeless children, religious groups providing coverage for birth control and the Senate gridlock surrounding Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Thousands gather for Phoenix officer David Glasser’s memorial service
PHOENIX — David Glasser was passionate, professional, and always hard working. “A great street cop.”
Arizona prepares for wildfire season with new aircraft
MESA — An air tanker that can streak to an Arizona wildfire to dump 3,000 pounds of flame retardant in record time is bringing the latest technology to fighting fires.
