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.
Dillingham apologizes, ASU football looks to bounce back after kicker controversy
CINCINNATI – Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham apologized Monday for comments critical of ASU kicker Ian Hershey that he made in the wake of ASU’s 24-14 loss at Cincinnati. Still, it appears the ASU coach remains open to adding a walk-on kicker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fact-checking the Arizona Senate debate between Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake
In the only scheduled debate for Arizona’s open U.S. Senate race, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego sought to cast Republican Kari Lake as having extreme views. Lake said Gallego had undergone an "extreme makeover" to make his liberal views more palatable to moderate and conservative voters. Politifact fact-checks several claims the two candidates made during the debate.
Former Phoenix City Council member Michael Nowakowski runs to lead constituents of District 7
Former Phoenix Councilmember Michael Nowakowski is on the ballot for District 7. While he faced controversy in the past for some of his comments, he has since distanced himself from those issues as he vies to represent the constituents of District 7.
Bed shortages and inadequate care leave patients with Serious Mental Illness in metro Phoenix at risk
With bed shortages across Arizona for SMI patients following the closure of St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center, other facilities like Phoenix Medical Psychiatric Hospital are left to carry the burden and advocacy groups like Arizona Mad Moms are left fighting for the mental health care their loved ones need.
Jerry Sheridan wants to reinvent the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, distances self from former boss Joe Arpaio’s legacy
Jerry Sheridan, a 40-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s right-hand man, wants to run the department on his own terms – and separate himself from Arpaio’s legacy.
Former Phoenix police officer Tyler Kamp campaigns on building upon Paul Penzone’s foundation as Maricopa County sheriff
Tyler Kamp has a two-decade career with Phoenix Police Department. Now he’s vying for the top seat at Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to help steer the agency out of a controversial, litigious and expensive era.
