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Home improvement: After decades at Oceanside Ice Arena, ASU men’s ice hockey set to break in Mullett Arena

TEMPE – Arizona State hockey will play in Mullett Arena for the first time this season Friday. The facility has the potential to elevate the program to the top of college hockey.

The ASU men's ice hockey team will play its home opener Friday in the new Mullett Arena, a 5,000-seat rink that features a host of upgrades compared to Oceanside Ice Arena. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)

‘I grew to love it on my own’: Pirates prospect Jacob Gonzalez shapes career outside of father’s shadow

SCOTTSDALE – Third baseman Jacob Gonzalez, son of Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez, was drafted out of high school by the San Francisco Giants in 2017. Now he's participating in the Arizona Fall League and paving his own career path.

The son of former Diamondbacks player Luis Gonzalez, Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jacob Gonzalez is paving his own path in his baseball career while carrying on the family name. (Photo by Grace Edwards/Cronkite News)

U.S. House, District 5: Javier Garcia Ramos running without campaign contributions

Javier Garcia Ramos has spent $4,200 campaigning to represent Arizona in Congress. His two opponents have spent a combined $1.2 million.

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Court order brings abortions back, for now, but providers take it day by day

WASHINGTON - Clinics across Arizona have largely resumed offering abortions after a court last week blocked a ruling that briefly outlawed the procedure, but providers said they are taking abortion's future in the state day by day.


Clean Elections looks for new partner after fallout over Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake interviews

PHOENIX – Citizens Clean Elections Commission is moving forward with the search to find a new broadcast partner for the Arizona gubernatorial event after Arizona PBS scheduled an interview with Democrat Katie Hobbs, who had declined to debate Republican Kari Lake, without its knowledge.

Republican Kari Lake, left, is running against Democrat Katie Hobbs, right, in the Arizona race for governor. A kerfuffle over interviews with the two candidates has caused Citizens Clean Elections Commission to ditch Arizona PBS as its gubernatorial event partner. (Photos courtesy of Kari Lake, Katie Hobbs campaigns)

Arizona treasurer: Longtime legislator Martín Quezada makes a bid for treasurer post

Martín Quezada has been a state legislator and school board member for much of his career. Facing term limits, he’s now vying to be the first Democrat elected state treasurer in years.

Martín Quezada (Photo courtesy of the Martín Quezada campaign)

Corporation Commission: Sandra Kennedy seeks re-election on a platform of renewable energy

Sandra Kennedy is campaigning for re-election to the Corporation Commission on a platform dedicated to increasing the use of renewable energy and keeping utility costs low. She prioritizes water conservation and transitioning Native American communities to renewable energy.

Sandra Kennedy (Photo courtesy of the Sandra Kennedy campaign)

Robert Hassell III’s hopes for the future come to a halt in the Arizona Fall League

SCOTTSDALE – When Robert Hassell III was drafted by the Padres, he thought he would end up in San Diego. But Major League Baseball can be an unforgiving business and he was traded to the Washington Nationals. He was using the Arizona Fall League to showcase his skills before an injury sidelined him.


Corporation Commission: Nick Myers says clean energy mandates won’t work

Nick Myers, a Republican candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission, pledges to keep utilities affordable without forcing companies to adopt renewable energy.

Nick Myers (Photo courtesy of Nick Myers campaign)

Corporation Commission: Democrat Lauren Kuby sees a bright future with solar energy

Democrat Lauren Kuby is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission with Sandra Kennedy. She is a former Tempe City Council member and sustainability scientist.

Lauren Kuby (Photo courtesy of the Lauren Kuby campaign)

Corporation Commission: Kevin Thompson aims to reduce utility rates and reverse policymaking role

Mesa City Council member Kevin Thompson said he wants to use his experience to represent Arizonans on the Corporation Commission to ensure consumers are protected and energy grids remain reliable.

Kevin Thompson (Photo courtesy of the Kevin Thompson campaign)

Former ASU League of Legends player returns as coach

PHOENIX – Former ASU varsity League of Legends player returns in a head coaching role hoping to defy expectations with the new team.

Former Arizona State League of Legends player Sean Innes, left, here watching an international tournament with the ASU team, has transitioned to head coach. (Photo courtesy ASU League of Legends)