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Ventanilla de Salud initiative in Phoenix provides preventative health screenings for people with Mexican roots

PHOENIX — Offered by the Consulate General of Mexico, the initiative provides screenings and services for blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and vaccinations.

Two women at an informational table with brochures; one is standing behind the table and the other is in front, holding papers.

ASU baseball hopes to build on last season with new coaching hires, transfers

TEMPE – ASU baseball is entering its fourth season under head coach Willie Bloomquist and continues to establish a strong culture alongside new hires Jeremy Accardo and Jason Ellison.

ASU baseball coach Willie Bloomquist wearing a black ASU cap and sunglasses on a sunny day.

Let it rain: Phoenix Suns make key philosophical adjustment under coach Mike Budenholzer

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns made key changes both personnel and scheme-wise for the new season. Mike Budenholzer, Devin Booker and Jusuf Nurkić talk about those changes ahead of opening night.


How mental health affects maternal mortality in Arizona

PHOENIX – Maternal mortality is a pressing issue in the U.S. and in Arizona, and mental health is a top contributor. Mothers and health-care authorities say women need better-quality care and accessibility.


Arizona companies building tech to reduce carbon emissions

WASHINGTON – The U.S ranks second globally in the countries that emit the highest greenhouse gas emissions. Arizona companies have joined the move to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while seeking credit for carbon emitted.

Artistic rendering of the CarbonCapture Inc. manufacturing plant in Mesa. (Rendering courtesy of CarbonCapture Inc.)

For Mike Budenholzer and Phoenix Suns, talk ‘really doesn’t matter’ ahead of 2024-25 NBA season

PHOENIX – When Mike Budenholzer visited Jusuf Nurkić in Croatia, he laid the foundation for this “talk is cheap” mentality. Ahead of the new NBA season, the Suns are adopting that mindset and letting the results speak for themselves.

Mike Budenholzer at a Phoenix Suns press conference

GCU men’s basketball balances experience, youth in final WAC championship pursuit

PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University looks for its fourth and final WAC championship trophy and a return to the NCAA Tournament. The older and wiser Lopes will use their talent and maturity to propel their team to a winning season before their move to the WCC.


Funding stalled for federal program that’s reducing diabetes among Arizona Native Americans

WASHINGTON – Tribal nations depend on Special Diabetes Program for Indians grants to fuel prevention programs in tribal communities. Congress has still not reauthorized future funding. Type 2 diabetes is especially prevalent in tribal populations.


Heart of the defense: ASU’s clutch linebacker room fuels team’s remarkable 5-1 start

TEMPE – Arizona State football can thank its linebacker group for time and time again coming up with big plays. The group’s depth and chemistry are a big reason why.

ASU linebacker Zyrus Fiaseu celebrates in the end zone with other ASU football players against Wyoming

Arizona Department of Education launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about dangers of fentanyl

PHOENIX – Arizona's STOP-IT Task Force, launched by the Department of Education, aims to combat the growing fentanyl crisis by providing education, prevention resources and support to students, parents and educators across the state.

In Arizona, five people die every day from opioid overdoses, according to data collected by the state Department of Health Services. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Caitlin Hogan leads Arizona Wildcats’ revival of women’s hockey in Tucson

PHOENIX — Caitlin Hogan embraced the challenge of building a women’s hockey program in Tucson when she accepted her role as head coach of the University of Arizona women’s hockey team. Now Hogan and the Wildcats are navigating their inaugural season with help from former players.

Arizona Wildcats women's ice hockey players in red and blue uniforms celebrate in the rink, with another player in white and blue skating towards them.

Enter Jeff Sims: Veteran ASU quarterback poised to take over for injured Sam Leavitt

TEMPE – Sam Leavitt was injured in Arizona State’s win over Utah and will be replaced by veteran quarterback Jeff Sims in ASU’s game against Cincinnati Saturday, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wednesday.

A close up of quarterback Sam Leavitt after Arizona State's win against Utah.