April 17, 2024, Newscast
GOP blocks 1864 abortion ban repeal, proposed TikTok ban, Coyotes tickets skyrocket
Abortion-rights advocates, opponents continue to spar, with eye on fall ballot
PHOENIX - While lawmakers inside the Capitol jockeyed over the repeal of a near-total abortion ban, the hundreds of advocates on both sides of the issue who gathered outside the Capitol Wednesday were looking forward to fights at the ballot box this fall.
Republicans stall, but don’t kill, effort that would repeal 1864 abortion ban
PHOENIX – The Arizona Senate took tentative steps toward a repeal of the state’s 1864 abortion ban Wednesday, just hours after House Republicans blocked efforts to do so.
State asks Supreme Court to reject new trial for Arizona death row inmate
WASHINGTON - State officials told the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday that a lower court gave too much weight to mitigating factors when it ordered a new sentencing for Danny Lee Jones in a pair of brutal 1992 murders in Bullhead City.
Farewell to the desert? Coyotes’ potential finale in Arizona draws emotions and memories
SCOTTSDALE – Amid relocation rumors to Salt Lake City that have ramped up over the last week, the Coyotes are slated to play what could be their last game in Arizona against the Edmonton Oilers.
Pat’s Run: 20th anniversary of legendary race inspires veteran who comes full circle
TEMPE – Pat Tillman and Pat’s Run have inspired legions, including a writer who has embarked on his own journey as a veteran.
M3F music festival funds art programs, other nonprofits in Arizona
PHOENIX – This year’s M3F music festival brought in large crowds of music lovers. M3F uses the ticket sales to support charities that foster arts, community, education and environment across Arizona.
‘This time it felt right’: Arizona State guard Adam Miller highlights fickle journey through transfer portal
TEMPE – ASU junior guard Adam Miller was unable to play with the Sun Devils after transferring for the second time due to the change in transfer guidelines in January 2023. The transfer portal looks different this year as an influx of athletes enter it.
WNBA evaluating how superstar Cailtlin Clark, women’s sports popularity can help secure lucrative media rights deal
PHOENIX – With the WNBA’s media rights deal set to expire after the 2025 season, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert believes this year will be crucial to helping the WNBA earn its proper value in negotiations.
Organización sin fines de lucro y una nueva píldora para la depresión posparto ayudan a quienes luchan su batalla silenciosa
PHOENIX - Una organización sin fines de lucro, Mrs. Arizona International, y una nueva píldora de $16,000 busca ayudar a quienes sufren de depresión posparto.
Arizona bill aims to regulate labeling of meat alternatives, but opponents say it’s too broad
PHOENIX – Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott Valley, introduced a bill aimed at regulating the labeling of lab-grown meat and plant-based alternatives, sparking debate on transparency and consumer choice in the food industry.
Life’s curveballs: A writer and a righty find connection through health scares
PHOENIX – Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner was a sliver of light in the darkness for this young cancer survivor. Then, in a twist of fate, I was there when the right-hander experienced his own health scare.
