Vegas, baby: Washington, Oregon aim for Pac-12 and CFP glory
PHOENIX – In the penultimate rankings of the season and the current format, Washington and Oregon are both in prime positioning to clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff with a win in the Pac-12 Championship.
Supreme Court won’t protect legislative leaders in election law challenge
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request from Republican legislative leaders who argued they cannot be forced to answer questions from voting rights groups challenging the 2022 passage of two Arizona election laws.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs petition to add abortion rights to 2024 ballot
PHOENIX – Gov. Katies Hobbs signed a petition at a news conference Tuesday in Phoenix to add abortion rights to the 2024 ballot. Advocates want to guarantee abortion as a constitutional right in Arizona.
Azteca Bridal closes its doors after 60 years of family-operated business
PHOENIX – The owners of Azteca Bridal are retiring and selling the property. The downtown Phoenix business, a staple in the bridal and quinceañera industry, remained family-owned for the entirety of its 60-year operation.
Flat chance: Tire mishap inspires Cardinals’ Jesse Luketa to hitch ride to work with fans
TEMPE – After a flat tire on the highway, Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa was unsure if he could make it to the stadium in time for the game. Then, he spotted a family in Cardinals gear at a gas station, and their generosity got him to State Farm Stadium.
Power trio: ASU EVP Chris Howard reflects on accomplished Air Force backfield
TEMPE – Who knew in 1989 that the U.S. Air Force Academy backfield would produce three accomplished leaders making an impact in the worlds of technology, academia and the U.S. government. The former players, including ASU Executive Vice President Chris Howard, reflect on that time.
From fútbol to football: Paradise Honors kicker Hayley Horner breaking barriers
SURPRISE – Hayley Horner is playing her first season on the Paradise Honors football team as a kicker. Although she’s known soccer her entire life, her ambition to try a new sport has given her nothing but success.
ASU football seeks Territorial Cup redemption in bid to spoil UArizona’s Pac-12 title pursuit
TEMPE – Amid high stakes and fierce rivalry, the 97th Territorial Cup between ASU and UArizona looms large. ASU seeks redemption in a challenging season, facing the Wildcats’ resurgence in a bid for Pac-12 contention. With ESPN's spotlight and national viewership, the duel promises intensity and pride in this iconic clash.
Restoration: Tattoos removed from sex trafficking survivors
SCOTTSDALE – Over half of sex trafficking survivors have a branding mark on their skin that affects their mental health and impedes their self-healing and reintegration into society. A Scottsdale tattoo artist has established a network of volunteers in the U.S. to remove trauma’s marks.
New climate report shows impact of drying on human health in Southwest
The arid West is getting drier, posing a boatload of risks to human health in the region. Those findings come from a new federal report on that says hazards brought on by changing climate patterns range from flooding to wildfires, drought to rising sea levels.
Four real: Washington leaps past Florida State at No. 4 in College Football Playoff rankings
PHOENIX – Washington is among the Top 4 teams in the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time since 2016, drawing one step closer to competing for the national title.
New Mexicans speak out against gun violence
ALBUQUERQUE – At the unveiling of a mural to prevent gun violence and after the renewal of a public health order on guns, conversations around how to stop gun violence continue in New Mexico.
