Mixed results on Sky Harbor holiday travel report card
With increased numbers of travelers at airports all over the country, flying can be a hassle during the holidays. But for those leaving Sky Harbor airport, there are several airlines that consistently get travelers in the air on time through the busy season, according to an analysis of travel statistics.
Theranos review puts spotlight on direct access lab testing
Theranos, a blood testing company and lab that operates in 40 different Walgreens around the Valley, has been scrutinized for its proprietary technology and methods. But that does not mean the Arizona law that allows patients to obtain blood tests and results without prior review by a doctor - a law that Theranos helped author - is in jeopardy.
One West Valley community’s ever-shifting demographics reflect changing face of Phoenix
Where the city of Phoenix once ended at 83rd Avenue, onion fields began — stretching into the distance in a nearly straight shot to Luke Air Force Base. Almost 50 years later, the ground that once supported agriculture now reflects a community whose roots prove ever changing.
West Phoenix piano teacher’s lessons go beyond music
Christmas songs play from a piano and echo throughout the halls of a West Phoenix home.
Phoenix Dream Center offers safe haven for at-risk teens and young adults
After the death of his parents, Ian Palmerton spent the first months of his life in an orphanage in Moscow until an American couple came to Russia and brought him to the U.S. to be adopted.
Phoenix native launches Carvana, a growing online vehicles sales site
When Katrina and Jerry Beckham’s minivan broke down multiple times, they knew it was time for a new vehicle. With three little girls to take care of, the Tennessee couple had to find a reliable way to get around.
Arizonans report thousands of cyber crimes, $25.4 million in losses in 2014
WASHINGTON - Hackers have become almost synonymous with large-scale data breaches like the one at Ashley Madison earlier this year, but Frank Grimmelmann said that doesn't mean cyber criminals are above targeting personal devices.
Roll the tape: Valley police departments deploy body cameras
An officer retrieves a small black box charging in the police station and mounts it onto his or her uniform before heading out for the day. Once the officer is on the job, the box is recording.
Former inmates still pay for crimes, after they pay debt to society
WASHINGTON - After serving seven years behind bars for securities fraud, Sue Ellen Allen walked out of Perryville Women's prison in Glendale on March 19, 2009. But even as she walked away, prison followed her. Even as she tried to start a new life, she always had to "check the box" that said she had been convicted of a crime.
Auto title loans offer quick holiday cash but critics warn about mounting debt
The commercials and online ads for auto title loans make them appear especially enticing during the holiday season when many families need extra cash.
FYI: Arizona’s surge in dark sky places combats light pollution
Editor's note: FYI is an ongoing series of feature stories by Cronkite News digital production bureau students that help explain various issues that impact the Valley. TUCSON – Look up at the sky once the sun goes down. How many stars do you see?
Technology links Arizona Buddhists with spiritual leader halfway across the world
As dusk fell, on small house near South Mountain lit up with joy as 20 people gathered around an iPad screen. It’s home to the Tergar Buddhist Meditation Center and the faithful were greeting their spiritual teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, for the first time in four years.
