Most school funding bonds and overrides appear headed for victory
In a reversal from last year, the majority of school bond and override proposals in Arizona appear headed for victory in preliminary results of Tuesday’s municipal elections. There are still a few races too close to call.
Cronkite News: Nov. 4, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake's new report attacking the Pentagon practice of paying professional sports teams and leagues such as the NFL, MLB and NHL to honor American soldiers at sporting events.
Nash inducted into Ring of Honor, reflects on how Suns changed the NBA
With Steve Nash at the helm, the Phoenix Suns paved the way for the run-and-gun style of play common in today’s NBA.
Cronkite News: Nov. 3, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on how Arizona drivers are saving hundreds of dollars a year thanks to falling gasoline prices.
Regulators pull one Obamacare option as open enrollment begins
WASHINGTON - Just as open enrollment for the third round of Obamacare was beginning this weekend, federal officials removed from the marketplace an insurance cooperative that had been providing coverage to about 59,000 Arizona residents.
Coalition kicks off health care information program
The Cover Arizona Coalition, comprised of more than 900 community and statewide organizations, began its informational campaign on Monday for those seeking health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Cronkite News: Nov. 2, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on prison reform and the small earthquakes that shook the Valley late Sunday night.
Dodgers pitching prospect gives back to the community one shirt at a time
After both his mother and father passed away before he turned 21, Dodgers pitching prospect Ralston Cash decided to help families in similar situations. (Video by Jonathan Soto/Cronkite News)
Cronkite News: Oct. 30, 2015
This edition of the newscast is Cronkite News Refresh, a weekly social-media driven show.
Phoenix marijuana convention draws job seekers, entrepreneurs
More than 2,000 people attended the inaugural Southwest Cannabis Conference and Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center this week.
FYI: Halloween by the numbers
Editor's note: FYI is an ongoing series of multimedia storytelling that explain various issues and topics that impact the Valley. Halloween is just around the corner and Americans are busting out their scary decorations and jack-o-lanterns. But how much does it all cost? National Retail Federation and U.S. Census data have some answers. This graphic displays Halloween facts about money, activities and the industry. And be sure to take the quiz at the end of the graphic to test your knowledge on Halloween business.
Record amounts of heroin are smuggled through Arizona as overdose deaths rise statewide, nationally
Heroin is the number one drug threat in major communities across the country, with overdose deaths continuing to increase as more heroin is moved across the Southwest, according to a 2015 intelligence report by U.S Drug Enforcement Administration.
