As gas prices stay high, station owners continue to lose profit margins
LOS ANGELES – With fuel selling for over $4 a gallon on average across the country, it is easy to blame gas station owners. Although prices remain close to record highs, retailers are seeing fewer profits than ever. Here’s where all the money goes.
‘Happy to be back home’: Anthony Robles grateful to take over Mesa High wrestling program
MESA – After leaving Arizona State with a national title, wrestler Anthony Robles moved on to motivational speaking and broadcasting. Now he’s taking on a new challenge: head wrestling coach at Mesa High School.
Arizona’s growing Latino population is underrepresented among teachers
PHOENIX - A report by ALL In Education shows Latino students in Arizona falling behind because of a lack of Latino teachers in the state.
Back-to-back victories over New Mexico United help Phoenix Rising achieve two goals
CHANDLER – Phoenix Rising FC played rival New Mexico United in back-to-back games: one in league play, one in the U.S. Open Cup. Victories in both helped achieve multiple goals.
Los números fronterizos alcanzan el nivel más alto en 20 años, a medida que se avecina el fin del Título 42
WASHINGTON – Los funcionarios fronterizos detuvieron a la mayor cantidad de migrantes en la frontera sur en al menos 22 años el mes pasado, lo que presenta un nuevo desafío para el plan de la administración Biden de poner fin a la ejecución del Título 42 dentro de unas semanas.
Hey, batter batter: Offense sparks ASU softball team to nation-leading win streak
TEMPE – The Arizona State softball team is attracting national attention as it improves its win streak to 20. The streak is on the line with a three-game series against Stanford that starts Friday.
No Booker, no problem? Suns remain confident for Game 3, even without injured guard
PHOENIX – Even with Devin Booker sidelined due to a hamstring strain suffered in Game 2, the Phoenix Suns feel good about their chances against the New Orleans Pelicans.
States, feds weigh next steps amid ‘profound concerns’ over dam levels
WASHINGTON - Federal officials say they are in uncharted territory with their plan to sharply cut releases from Lake Powell, as they scramble to find ways to protect water supplies and power generation by propping up lake levels that have fallen to historic lows.
Colorado, San Pedro make annual list of ‘most endangered’ U.S. rivers
WASHINGTON – Two Arizona rivers landed on an annual list of the top 10 "most endangered" rivers in the U.S. this week, including the drought-ravaged Colorado in the No. 1 spot. The San Pedro River was in eighth place due to groundwater pumping that threatens the river.
State of the Air report ranks Phoenix among 25 worst U.S. cities for pollution
PHOENIX – The latest State of the Air report from the American Lung Association gives Maricopa County a failing grade for air pollution, and found that 84% of Arizonans live in areas with high-risk of unhealthy air.
Sustainable drip: How some Arizona businesses are making fashion less polluting
PHOENIX – Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world, second only to oil production. The nonprofit FABRIC and the Arizona Sustainable Apparel Association are guiding small businesses to adopt sustainable, ethical values from the start.
Arizona recruit Dylan Andrews eager to join UCLA basketball this fall
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles native Dylan Andrews played his final year of high school basketball at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler and is committed to playing for the resurgent UCLA Bruins this fall.
