Toll roads? Increased gas tax? Audit says ADOT faces budget shortfall of $62.7 billion and needs solutions
Motorists may need to pay more at the pump, on the roads or at the cash register to meet the funding needs of the Arizona Department of Transportation through 2035, according to a recent state audit.
Protesters rally in Phoenix on anniversary of students’ disappearance
Leaning against a column in front of the nondescript office building that houses the Mexican Consulate in downtown Phoenix, Ruth Gonzales began addressing the small crowd before her.
Phoenix non-profit organization promotes local food awareness
The local food movement in Arizona needs just that – movement.
Arizonans recount ‘beautiful’ experience of seeing pope in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - They sang, they danced, they cheered through the streets of Philadelphia this weekend as Pope Francis made the last stop on his U.S. tour.
Playworks program, Phoenix Suns volunteers battle school bullying
Children laughed and kicked the soccer ball around the playground at Loma Linda Elementary. They congratulated each other and gave high-fives. Volunteers played with them and helped to facilitate the games. One of those volunteers was Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough.
Catholic church hopes pope’s visit inspires millennials
Catholic parishes across Arizona hope lingering excitement over Pope Francis’ visit will inspire lapsed Catholics who are millennials to return.
Drug Take-Back Day attacks addiction threat in Arizona
The graveyard of bright orange prescription bottles and stray single-dose tablets in many home medicine cabinets may be concealing the threat of addiction.
Politics never far from pope’s D.C. visit, as groups pressed their issues
WASHINGTON - Petra Falcon was expecting something like a religious experience this week when she was invited to the White House reception for Pope Francis.
An Arizona family’s cross-country pilgrimage to see Pope Francis
This trip was not off to a smooth start for the Hanning family.
Mexican Consulate offers free flu shots to those in need
The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix offers free flu shots and a growing number of health services to immigrants and others in need.
Arizona lawmakers give their blessing to Pope Francis’ speech to Congress
WASHINGTON - Members of Arizona's congressional delegation gave generally high marks to Pope Francis' Thursday speech to Congress that touched on immigration, climate change and the death penalty, among other potentially sensitive topics.
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association holds fundraiser for officer
Members of the community, firefighters and police officers gathered to raise funds for Phoenix Officer Eric Gardner.
