Cronkite News: Sept. 11, 2015
This edition is the debut of Cronkite News Refresh, a 30-minute, social media-driven newscast.
Cactus League expansion limited by funding, economic impact still significant
Greater Phoenix has increasingly become a destination for MLB teams to prepare for the season. Seven ballclubs called the Valley their spring training home in 2002.
Teaching kids born post-9/11, so it’s not ‘just another date’ in history
WASHINGTON - Every year on 9/11, Arizona teacher Gaye Vaterlaus asks her fourth-grade class to define heroism, and every year they cite heroes like Superman, Spider-Man and Captain America - missing the significance of the date.
Organizers expect large turnout at Tempe’s ‘Healing Field’ to honor 9/11 victims
TEMPE – Rows of red, white and blue fill Tempe Beach Park to honor those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.
Survey finds gaps between police force makeup, communities’ diversity
As part of the recruitment team for the Phoenix Police Department, Lt. Anthony Lopez says diversity pays dividends beyond reflecting the community served.
Time is ticking on petition to recall Douglas
The clock is ticking on the petition to recall Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas.
Arizona receives $3.6 million grant to combat drug overdoses
Arizona has received a $3.6 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to combat prescription drug addictions, part of a federal effort to give states money to prevent overdose deaths.
Cronkite News: Sept. 10, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News goes in-depth on prescription drug and opiate abuse, and how an Arizona veteran is headed to Capitol Hill to protest the Iran nuclear deal.
Franks, abortion opponents attack Planned Parenthood in House hearing
WASHINGTON - An emotional Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, accused Planned Parenthood on Wednesday of selling body parts of "innocent babies they're guilty of killing" in abortion procedures.
DPS investigating Interstate 10 shootings
DPS is investigating several shootings that have knocked out car windows and windshields of cars driving along Interstate 10. (Video by Ivan Rodriguez/Cronkite News)
Cronkite News: Sept. 9, 2015
Today's episode of Cronkite News focuses on the shootings on the Interstate 10 freeway in Phoenix, congressman Trent Franks' speech at the Capitol on Planned Parenthood funding, and how a surfboard company is stretching the limits on sustainability.
Officials, Phoenix Mercury out to engage voters of tomorrow
The 2014 primary election in Arizona saw the lowest voter turnout since the state began keeping track, with only 27 percent of registered voters participating. Turnout for the general election was 48 percent.
