The VA pioneered the use of telehealth for veterans who can’t easily access health care facilities
PHOENIX – Veterans Affairs has been using telehealth since the early 2000s, long before the surge in use brought on by COVID–19. Telehealth helps veterans who have mobility issues and gives them access to specialists even in remote areas.
‘Pee Wee’s a pillar in there’: Rhys Hoskins brings new dimensions to hopeful Milwaukee Brewers
PHOENIX – Following an 18-month period that saw the highs of the World Series and the lows of a serious knee injury, Rhys Hoskins begins a new chapter with the Milwaukee Brewers.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Bracketology: Arizona seeks Pac-12 gold in Las Vegas, top seed in NCAA tournament
PHOENIX — Bracket expert Scott Sandulli breaks down the projected NCAA tournament field, as the matchups soon to be unveiled come to a head at the Final Four in Phoenix next month.
GCU men, women enter WAC Tournament on cusp of March Madness bids amid record-breaking seasons
LAS VEGAS – The GCU men’s and women’s basketball teams finished the regular seasons on historic highs. In preparation for their WAC tournament runs, more than just a March Madness berth is on the line.
Schools trying new approaches to combat absenteeism and low graduation rates among Hispanic students
PHOENIX – The latest Datos report highlighted a high rate of absenteeism and low graduation rates for Hispanic students. State Superintendent Tom Horne and Valley school districts have differing ideas of how to help.
Next man up: ASU scrambling after Jose Perez departs ahead of Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament
TEMPE – Arizona State men’s basketball will have a different look in the final Pac-12 tournament. Coach Bobby Hurley said the Sun Devils have to ‘re-invent’ themselves as the sudden departure of Jose Perez leaves them with a hole on offense.
March 12, 2024, Newscast
Hispanic students' absences, tribal communities internet, Frankie Muniz inspires Valley kids
Horne calls for more funding for teachers, more discipline for students
PHOENIX - Arizona Schools Superintendent Tom Horne told lawmakers Tuesday that the state faces a crisis in teacher retention, with low salaries and a lack of support leading to a loss of thousands of teachers every year.
As more families seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, groups step in to help as they wait
NOGALES, Sonora, Mexico – Due to a lack of resources at the Arizona-Mexico border, more families are stuck in limbo as they seek asylum.
A tale of two brothers: Perry products Cody and Jalen Williams making waves in college, NBA
GILBERT – As Oklahoma City Thunder second-year forward Jalen Williams blossoms into NBA star, younger brother Cody Williams follows in footsteps as he rises on NBA draft boards at Colorado.
GCU softball’s Kristin Fifield adds ‘leader’ to sparkling college resume
PHOENIX – As Grand Canyon University's softball season unfolds in 2024, Kristin Fifield steps into a leadership role, supporting younger teammates while continuing her impressive academic achievements and community outreach.
Actor-turned-NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz inspires Arizona youth with racing career
AVONDALE – Phoenix resident and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Frankie Muniz read to kids at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library in Avondale, hoping to inspire them to chase their dreams.
