State’s economic growth slowed in 2015, as mining, copper took a hit
WASHINGTON - Arizona's economy grew in 2015, but at a much slower rate than it did in 2014, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Arizona summit on Zika teaches health officials how to tackle virus
PHOENIX — Arizona health officials joined the global battle to fight the Zika virus in a daylong summit Tuesday, educating doctors and other medical professionals and emergency personnel on ways to prevent and handle the mosquito-born virus that causes devastating birth defects.
Maricopa County’s chain gang helps put the indigent to their final rest
PHOENIX – A small white plastic box is lowered into one of the seven graves made the day before. Fifteen prisoners look down into the hole much too large for the tiny infant box it contains.
Olympic medalist prepares elite track athletes at Phoenix-based Altis
When a marketing team proposed the name “Altis” to John Godina for the sports-training business he founded, it had a familiar ring to him.
Four things legal drinkers need to know about using vertical IDs to buy alcohol in Arizona
Vertical driver’s licenses are now accepted as valid identification in Arizona for out-of-state residents 21 years old and older who want to buy alcohol, ending a nearly 21-month ban and bringing relief to customers and business owners.
Arizonans urge lawmakers and governor to reinstate KidsCare
KidsCare, Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, has been frozen since January 1, 2010. Monday, supporters gathered at the Capitol to rally together and urge lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey to lift the freeze.
Rural Arizona residents with multiple sclerosis lack access to care
YUMA – Every three months, Mary Schaal makes the nearly 400-mile round trip from her home in Yuma to Gilbert on the southeastern edge of Phoenix.
Arizona Horizon: March 1, 2016
This episode of Arizona Horizon focuses on researchers' ability to determine whether politicians are lying as well as an update regarding the 2015 Year-End Economic Report which suggests local businesses have a less optimistic outlook on the economy than they did six months ago.
Arizona Horizon: Feb. 24, 2016
This episode of Arizona Horizon focuses on power plant emissions and Apple refusing to comply with the FBI and unlock an iPhone from the San Bernardino terrorist attacks. (Video by Arizona Horizon)
Cactus League Stadium Guide
The temperatures are back in the 80s in the Valley of the Sun and with them, 15 major league teams have returned for spring training. Each of the 10 ballparks where they practice and play offer something special for fans who attend, from the delectable garlic fries imported from San Francisco to the opportunity to shag fly balls during batting practice. Cronkite News went from ballpark to ballpark and gathered a list of the must-sees and must-dos while in and around these Cactus League venues.
Arizona Horizon Feb. 15, 2016
This edition of Arizona Horizon focuses on the update on the valley's commercial real estate conditions.
Arizona Horizon Feb.10 2016
This edition of Arizona Horizon focuses on former NATO ambassador Kurt Volker, and his discussion about the latest provocations coming from North Korea.
