Tucson, aiming to trim electric bills and hit carbon neutral by 2045 to fight climate change, will explore creating a public utility
WASHINGTON – A feasibility study in Tucson will explore the creation of a public power utility as the city seeks to cut electric bills and be carbon neutral by 2045. The current contract with Tucson Electric Power expires in 2026, and the city wants to ensure utility practices align with its environmental goals.
Unable to vote but with much at stake, undocumented migrants register Arizona voters and mobilize against anti-immigrant candidates
WASHINGTON – Undocumented migrants face a tough election cycle, with state and national policies at stake that threaten to make their lives in the U.S. untenable. To push back, some are mobilizing to encourage citizens to oppose anti-immigrant policies and candidates.
Life-saving method: Medevac helicopters start carrying blood, but what about ambulances?
PHOENIX – Blood in ambulances is proven to save more lives because patients are able to get transfusions faster. Other states are beginning to carry blood in ambulances, but Arizona hasn’t implemented this yet, at least not on the ground.
Phoenix native Jade Carey overcomes illness at Paris Olympics, moves to 2nd in vault
PARIS – Despite battling an illness and a fall during the floor exercise competition, Phoenix native Jade Carey perseveres and moves into second place in the vault during the Paris Olympics.
Rain can’t dampen mood as fans celebrate inclusive vibe of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony
PARIS – The skies opened up, dumping rain on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The weather did little to dampen the celebratory mood as thousands of fans filled parks for watch parties around the city.
Speech, book signing, more: Kari Lake prominent at RNC after modeling campaign after Donald Trump
MILWAUKEE – Kari Lake was a prominent figure at the Republican National Convention with a prime-time speech as well as a book signing.
5,000 miles away from Paris Olympics, Valley’s French bakeries find connection with community
PARIS – Several bakeries in the Valley embody French culinary tradition, offering authentic French pastries and bread that resonate with Arizona locals, and celebrating cultural heritage in anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
WNBA’s international appeal lures players and fans as the women’s game explodes in popularity
PHOENIX – Athletes who have played basketball overseas and fans from around the world weigh in on how the WNBA's impressive growth brings them together.
Kirsten Engel slams Juan Ciscomani over links to Patriot Academy, a Christian nationalist group, as Arizona congressional race simmers
WASHINGTON – Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel has slammed Rep. Juan Ciscomani for his ties to Patriot Academy. The Tucson Republican, who enjoys a relatively moderate image, won’t discuss the group, which wants to end church-state separation and promotes the idea of Christian government.
Double duty: Kevin Guy, Jeff Jarnigan manage coaching and front office duties while leading Arizona Rattlers into another postseason
GLENDALE – When the Arizona Rattlers begin the Indoor Football League playoffs Saturday, they’ll be led by men wearing many hats: Kevin Guy, head coach and president of business operations; and Jeff Jarnigan, defensive line and special teams coordinator who is also the general manager.
Kids Online Safety Act could pass the Senate soon amid calls to protect minors online
WASHINGTON – The Kids Online Safety Act aims to protect minors on social media. The U.S. Surgeon General is among many advocates who want to tackle the youth mental health crisis. But, some opponents worry about censorship.
Proposed federal commission would investigate abuses at Native American boarding schools that operated until the 1970s
WASHINGTON – A move is underway in Congress to create a commission to expose abuses at Native American boarding schools.
