Protests demand end to ‘horrible’ rule used to expel 1.7 million migrants
WASHINGTON - Protesters rallied in towns across the U.S. and in Mexico on Monday, the second anniversary Title 42's invocation, to demand an end to the pandemic rule that has been used to expel 1.72 million migrants, including 310,088 at the Arizona border.
Valley restaurant owners expect boost from baseball’s Cactus League
PHOENIX – Valley restaurant owners breathed a sigh of relief when baseball owners and players settled their labor dispute in time for a shortened Cactus League spring training season.
Friends first: Perry-Hamilton title game bigger than basketball for rival coaches
PHOENIX – Perry High coach Sam Duane and Hamilton’s Doug Harris faced off to decide Arizona’s 6A boys basketball championship. It was a surreal moment for the close friends.
Wildcats emerge from tough times, advance to men’s Sweet 16
SAN DIEGO – Arizona taught a master class in overcoming adversity this season, and they did it again in an overtime victory against TCU that propelled the Wildcats into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017.
Bill to ban drive-up voting, curbside drop boxes could harm voters with disabilities, advocates say
PHOENIX – Advocates for people with disabilities are concerned about a bill in the state Senate that would prohibit drive-up voting and curbside drop-off boxes for ballots, saying more options – not fewer – are vital for helping people exercise their right to vote.
Tommy Lloyd: Arizona fans ‘have got to be better’ in NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament meeting with TCU
SAN DIEGO – Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd expressed frustration with the Wildcats fan base as well as the NCAA process of operating event attendance on the eve of the team’s meeting with TCU.
Sister act: Thomas siblings square off in Arizona women’s NCAA Tournament victory over UNLV
TUCSON – Despite an early scare from UNLV, Arizona pushed past the Lady Rebels with a dominant fourth quarter filled with efficient offense and solid defense. Sam Thomas was a major contributor for the Wildcats defensively, grabbing steals and blocking shots in a game that featured sister Jade on the UNLV bench.
Moving on: Arizona men advance in NCAA Tournament despite 19 turnovers against Wright State
SAN DIEGO – Entering Friday night’s game, the news was encouraging and it appear Kerr Kriisa would play. Instead, the injured Arizona guard remained sidelined and the Wildcats struggled with turnovers in their victory over Wright State in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Sequía en Lago Powell amenaza la producción de energía y el suministro de agua
PHOENIX – Los niveles de agua en el lago Powell, el segundo embalse más grande de los EE. UU., han caído por debajo de los 3,525 pies, un nivel crítico que la Oficina de Reclamación había pronosticado que no ocurriría hasta agosto. La disminución amenaza el suministro de agua y la hidroelectricidad para 40 millones de personas.
Despite cancer diagnosis, heart attack, Rachel Matakas leads Valley Vista to third straight title
PHOENIX – The 2022 6A basketball state championship game showcased a talented Valley Vista team, but the biggest storyline of the season was coach Rachel Matakas, who suffered a heart attack at the start of the year.
Back to the Cactus League: Andrew McCutchen excited for opportunity with Brewers
PHOENIX – After signing a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, Andrew McCutchen is already impacting his new teammates and is excited to return to the Cactus League.
Despite tournament inexperience, Arizona men’s basketball brings confidence to March Madness
SAN DIEGO – The Arizona Wildcats haven’t played in an NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since losing to Buffalo in the first round of the 2018 event. The new-look team with a new coach is excited to begin its journey in San Diego.
