From dusk till dawn: Gilbert Regional Park’s pickleball oasis offers electric atmosphere to draw passionate community
GILBERT – Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, and Gilbert Regional Park is playing host to one of Arizona’s most thriving pickleball communities.
Road to Omaha: ASU baseball team begins 2024 season with renewed confidence
PHOENIX – The Arizona State baseball team will kick off its season Friday night. After a disappointing end to 2023, the Sun Devils have high hopes for this campaign.
Nonprofit aiding unhoused community continues events despite Tempe denying special event permit
TEMPE – The city of Tempe recently denied a special event permit for AZ Hugs, a nonprofit that connects the city’s unhoused community to necessary resources. However, founder Austin Davis is continuing to host the Sundays events regardless of the city’s decision.
January sees sharp drop in border numbers after record-setting December
WASHINGTON - Border encounters plunged from record highs of more than 300,000 in December to 176,205 in January, a 42% drop that border officials attributed to enforcement efforts and a traditional seasonal drop - but few were confident that numbers will stay at this level.
3-Peat? Koa, Perry boys basketball seek third straight title riding chemistry, family history
GILBERT – The Perry Pumas are the top-ranked basketball program in the state of Arizona among all AIA-sanctioned teams. Perry hopes to win a third straight state championship, thanks in large part to Coach Duane, Koa Peat, and the team’s exceptional chemistry and morale.
Former ASU receiver Brandon Aiyuk blazes trail to Super Bowl
PHOENIX — While Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers lost in the Super Bowl his path to the NFL has prepared him to battle his way back to the top.
Isaiah Stewart arrested for punching Drew Eubanks ahead of Phoenix Suns’ win
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks was punched pregame on Valentine’s Day by Isaiah Stewart, resulting in Stewart’s arrest. Star Devin Booker was also ejected early in Wednesday’s fiery game.
Inauguran máquina expendedora de naloxona en clínica Valle del Sol en el sur de Phoenix
PHOENIX — Valle del Sol, un servicio de salud comunitario con ubicaciones en todo Phoenix, ha instalado una máquina expendedora gratuita de naloxona en su clínica del sur de Phoenix.
Naloxone vending machine unveiled in Valle del Sol clinic in south Phoenix
PHOENIX –Valle del Sol, a community health service with locations all through Phoenix, has set up a free naloxone vending machine at its south Phoenix clinic.
Midseason Ukrainian additions to GCU’s club hockey team take on college-athlete life amid war at home
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University’s first European freshmen jump into the season adjusting to college life and being far away from home amid an ongoing war at home.
Phoenix Suns seal deal on G League team for 2024-25 NBA season
PHOENIX – After selling ownership of the Northern Arizona Suns to the Detroit Pistons, the Phoenix Suns were the only team without a G League affiliate. Three years later, the organization is rewriting the story with a new team coming to the Valley for the 2024-25 NBA season.
House panel advances bill for a Holocaust center, but holds back funds for now
PHOENIX - A House panel gave tentative approval Wednesday to a Holocaust education center, but not before stripping out funding for the project that supporters said will provide an "immersive experience for the next generation on hate and genocide."
