Developers say building to begin soon for long awaited PhoenixMart
Nearly four years ago, Casa Grande officials announced that developers had planned to build a massive international trade center on the edges of the city.
Cronkite News: May 1, 2015
Cronkite News will return at 5 p.m. on Sept. 8 on Arizona PBS. This final episode of Cronkite News from the spring semester focuses on our Access Across Arizona specials.
Cronkite News: April 30, 2015
In this episode of Cronkite News, a proposed uranium mine near the Grand Canyon has stirred controversy, and Tucson is dealing with mail delivery issues.
Mail closure in Tucson could save postal service, but cost region millions
A half dozen customers patiently wait in line at the Cherrybell post office in Tucson. It's quiet on this weekday morning.
Invasive buffelgrass no longer just southern Arizona’s problem
Invasive buffelgrass has colonized landscapes across southern Arizona over the decades, increasing wildfire intensity and threatening native vegetation.
DPS data show texting leads to tickets, but lawmaker wants ban
When state Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, offered the latest bill this year attempting to ban texting while driving in Arizona, he faced strong opposition from Senate President Andy Biggs that helped derail the measure.
Navajo zoo receives permit to provide protected eagle feathers
For hundreds of years, Native Americans have used eagle feathers for religious and cultural purposes. But the government closely regulates the ability to obtain such feathers, sometimes leading to black market activity.
Downtown Phoenix businesses move ‘forward’ as more mega events loom
Businesses in downtown Phoenix saw explosive numbers during Super Bowl week. It was just the beginning for the newly crowned sports hub that will host the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in January and the Men’s Final Four in 2017.
Sports leaders say commission, state fund could help Arizona with mega events
Leaders in the Valley’s sports community say Arizona could benefit from a central sports commission and state fund to recruit and produce mega events like the Super Bowl and the Final Four.
Cronkite News: April 29, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News focuses on birthright citizenship being discussed in the House Judiciary Committee, and how expanding a port of entry into Mexico will impact an Arizona town.
After Super Bowl XLIX, what is next for city of Glendale?
In 2008, millions converged on Glendale as the place to be for Super Bowl XLII. The NFL Experience was there. The game was there.
