Phoenix OKs short-term rental rule; officials warn it’s not a ‘magic elixir’
PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved regulations on short-term rentals that will require property owners to apply for permits, notify neighbors and more if they want to rent their homes through services like Airbnb or Vrbo.
Strength, stamina and suds: Tempe Brewery embraces Bavarian tradition of steinholding for Oktoberfest
TEMPE – Oktoberfest rolls in, bars around Arizona are bringing in the Bavarian tradition of steinholding to celebrate the occasion. The sport is not only growing in Arizona but around the United States.
Tribal water infrastructure needs more than a one-time fix, senators told
The infusion of federal money for infrastructure projects is a welcome first step toward fixing deep problems with water systems on tribal lands, but it's only a first step, an Arizona official testified Wednesday.
Yuma official says cost of caring for migrants ‘not sustainable’ for county
WASHINGTON - Yuma County cannot continue to bear the cost of caring for immigrants that are flooding across the border without help from the federal government, a county official testified Wednesday.
‘G.R.I.T.’: 4 letters propel Arizona State volleyball to best start since 2015
PHOENIX – ASU is having its fourth best start in program history, the best since 2015. The team kicks off conference play at home against Arizona on Thursday.
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes pushes voter registration, addresses push to ditch partisan ballots
PHOENIX – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes held a series of events on Tuesday, National Voter Registration Day, to encourage voter registration in Arizona. The events came after a recently launched campaign to amend the state constitution and rework our primary elections structure.
Trans woman’s arrest in Flagstaff sparks community outrage at handling of her case
PHOENIX – Epona Rose, a transgender woman, was held in the men’s side of a jail after allegedly defending herself from an attack by men in Flagstaff, though the details of the altercation are in dispute. Activists say more needs to be done to support trans people who are arrested or incarcerated.
Girls Golf empowers next generation of female golfers through LaBauve Cup at Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE – Girls Golf of Phoenix hosted its third annual LaBauve Cup in Scottsdale. The only group of its kind, the Cup is a segway for the organization to promote more golf opportunities for girls.
Youth golf charity First Tee-Phoenix celebrates 20 years of giving back
SCOTTSDALE – First Tee-Phoenix is an organization dedicated to educating and empowering the youth generation through the game of golf. The organization held a 20th anniversary dinner at Ocean 44 to raise funds, drawing celebrities and pro golfers to the red carpet.
Tempe-based small businesses thrive after signing ASU athletes to NIL deals
PHOENIX – As NIL continues to grow in college athletics, Tempe-based businesses are cashing in as they support Arizona State athletes. Companies such as Burrito Express and State Bicycle Co. are seeing increased business since signing ASU athletes.
Arizona Cardinals grapple with missed opportunities, blown leads and an 0-2 start
TEMPE – The Cardinals showed signs of progress but again surrendered a second-half lead, falling to the Giants 31-28. New York scored on each of their five drives in the second half, culminating in a game-winning field goal in the waning seconds.
‘Nobody cares’: Kenny Dillingham, ASU football not wallowing in first home shutout since 1988
TEMPE – After being shutout at home by Fresno State, Kenny Dillingham knows there is lots of room for improvement with offensive struggles and injury issues.
