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April 15, 2025, newscast
Chase Field funding, Phoenix Zoo's big cats, African American players in Arizona baseball
March 4, 2025 Newscast
National Park Freeze, President Trump's immigration policy changes, local man carrying on a family tradition by saving - and restoring - baseball gloves
Feb. 25, 2025 Newscast
Diana Taurasi retires, border drug task force and GCU's 27th Ave. revitalization
Feb. 5, 2025 Newscast
Arizonans protest Trump's policies, WMPO pro-am tees off, and personal safety training for women
Feb 3, 2025 Newscast
Protesters target immigration raids, FEMA helps those impacted by California wildfires and changes to WM Phoenix Open
October 2, 2023 newscast
Arizona veterans and state battle over bingo, student loan payments resume, Suns new roster
September 27, 2023 newscast
Shocking Deandre Ayton trade; potential shutdown could impact local charities; new plans for Arizona Center
September 26, 2023 newscast
Cardinals flying high after win, dance company teaches hip-hop history, border encounters surge
September 18, 2023 newscast
SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes in AZ, driest monsoon, yoga and paddleboard fitness craze
September 14, 2023 newscast
Mercury optimistic, Rennie back after Women’s World Cup, how AZ ranks for green jobs
September 13, 2023 newscast
Cities look to replicate Phoenix’s ‘heat team,’ animals easy anxiety, NCAA officials in Glendale
July 27, 2023 newscast
Controversy over American Latino museum; adaptive sports changes; honoring local boxing coach Alex Milligan
July 26, 2023 newscast
School voucher debate; vintage sportswear hotspot; fencing and Parkinson’s disease
July 25, 2023 newscast
New therapy for heat illness; transitioning to professional sports; football player returns after open heart surgery
July 20, 2023 newscast
Record-breaking temperatures; border encounters plummet; Sun Devil Gabi Rennie in Women’s World Cup
July 12, 2023 newscast
Help for unsheltered during heat wave; inflation and animal shelters; fashion and the NBA
July 6, 2023 newscast
VP Harris visits Gila River Indian Community, Summer League preview, 80-year-old fencers in Arizona
June 27, 2023 newscast
Free HIV testing, Mercury's interim coach Nikki Blue, lost item recovery at Salt River
June 20, 2023 newscast
Arizona DACA recipients mark 11th anniversary; girls' basketball debuts at Section 7 tournament; 2023 MLB Combine in Phoenix.
June 7, 2023 newscast
Phoenix completes 100th mile of cool pavement; Desert Challenge Games; high-value baseball card found
June 1, 2023 newscast
ASU unveils plans for medical school; big sporting events coming to Valley; woman starts brewery
May 30, 2023 newscast
Arizona service members honor fallen at Arlington. Sug Sutton spotlighted. Phoenix bucks housing sales decline.
April 26, 2023 newscast
Endangered California condor, ADOT’s pothole plan, ‘Bill & Ted’s’ filming locales
April 6, 2023 newscast
Hobbs talks executions in court, Texas migrant health care, Diamondbacks home opener
April 5, 2023 newscast
Organ donations in Arizona, migrant medical emergencies, Phoenix business grants
March 27, 2023 newscast
Deaf and blind school funding uncertain, COVID death rate, mobile home residents relocated
March 22, 2023 newscast
Gallery features portraits by Banksy, why SRP is releasing water, Tiger Woods mini golf course
March 21, 2023 newscast
Cesar Chavez’s personal bodyguard's story, Oak Flat fight, local pizza reviews
March 17, 2023 newscast
Spring training ballpark tours, history, weather, players and economic impact
March 14, 2023 newscast
Phoenix City Council election runoffs, Maricopa gliding competition, looking at Arizona dialects
February 27, 2023 newscast
Crime victims at state Capitol; tax break for renters fails; virtual reality of Anne Frank's house
February 23, 2023 newscast
The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing in Yuma, Muslim organizations hold an education and lobbying day at the state capitol, and opposition to a new interstate proposal.
February 22, 2023 newscast
Winter storms bring winds, snow and rain across the state, hoop dancing helps in healing and a look at why one particular group of Arizonans experience homelessness more than others.
February 20, 2023 newscast
Education Day, ADHD medication shortage, name changes for Tempe streets and parks
February 15, 2023 newscast
Students lobby legislators, cannabis and kids, how downtown Phoenix fared for the Super Bowl
February 13, 2023 newscast
Super Bowl winners discuss success, Yuma nonprofits experience financial burden, First Lady visits Mesa.
February 10, 2023 newscast
In this Friday edition, we spotlight people who bring the Super Bowl to life
Photos: Arizona Super Bowl events include music, parties, experiences, more
PHOENIX – Cronkite News photographers are capturing Super Bowl events, from the Super Bowl LVII Experience to Super Bowl LVII Music Fest and more.
Super Bowl 2023 halftime performer Rihanna discusses preparation for Sunday
PHOENIX – Fans have heard from Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs players every day this week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. Today, another big game performer will speak ahead of Sunday.
What the Eagles and Chiefs are saying ahead of Super Bowl 57
PHOENIX – For the first time since 2015, Arizona will play host to the Super Bowl. Follow along for live updates, featuring news, event highlights and more from the Cronkite News team, before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kick off on Super Bowl Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
Super Bowl 2023 week kicks off with Opening Night at Footprint Center
PHOENIX – For the first time since 2015, Arizona will play host to the Super Bowl. The privilege comes with plenty of must-see live entertainment; tailgates; festivals; and, of course, football in the lead-up to the big game at State Farm Stadium. Follow along for live updates, featuring news, event highlights and more from the Cronkite News team, before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kick off on Super Bowl Sunday.
February 6, 2023 newscast
Colorado River tourism, Mexican gray wolves counted, how gun bills are faring
February 2, 2023 Full Newscast
Cannabis sales to spike; backyard chickens can relieve egg price pain; Super Bowl experience ready to launch
February 1, 2023 Newscast
Gun laws at the AZ Legislature, students build electric cars and the turf is shaping up for the big game
November 14, 2022 Newscast
An update on Arizona's ongoing election battles, a new housing complex provides affordable units in the expensive Phoenix area
November 9, 2022 Newscast
Red wave or blue mirage? We take a look at the election results, new law changes threshold for election recounts
November 2, 2022 Newscast
Political robocalls and texts are overwhelming phones this election season, how Arizonans can benefit from traveling more sustainably
October 13, 2022 Newscast
Honor Flight brings veterans to D.C., rain in the weekend forecast; high school basketball camp highlights stars
October 11, 2022, Newscast
Cronkite News takes a look back at award winning content from our journalists.
September 23, 2022 Newscast
Former exec estimates Suns, Mercury net worth; hearing aids now sold without prescription
September 13, 2022 Newscast
The NBA fines, suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver, Glendale looks at new panhandling law
September 9, 2022 Newscast
Arizona remembers Queen Elizabeth II, PACT Act will help veterans receive care after exposure to toxins
August 19, 2022 Newscast
Cronkite News take a look back at stories from our health team: From efforts to get small children vaccinated against COVID-19 to why pregnant women should count the kicks
August 12, 2022 Newscast
Polynesian pride for ASU Football; Eloy's high school sport storied history
August 4, 2022 Newscast
Cronkite News looks back at stories from our sports bureau: From how you can help when the Super Bowl comes to the Valley to why more women are betting on games.
July 18, 2022 Newscast
Finding innovative ways to help the food supply system, using equestrian vaulting to bring people together
June 20, 2022 Newscast
New concourse opens at Sky Harbor Airport; Juneteenth celebration in Phoenix.
June 16, 2022 Newscast
Gov. Ducey declares state of emergency for Pipeline Fire, libraries offer fine forgiveness
2022 election: Important dates for Arizonans
As Arizona's 2022 midterm and local elections approach, here are key dates for Arizona voters.
January 19, 2022 Newscast
COVID-19 spread could be slowing in Arizona, military comes to aid of Yuma hospital to treat COVID positive patients
January 18, 2022 Newscast
Proposed bills at the Arizona Legislature raising concerns of the LGBTQ Caucus, Arizona man part of voting rights hunger strike in Washington, D.C.
December 9, 2021 Newscast
Omicron variant confirmed in Arizona, new report on vaccinations, Secretary of State issues an apology
December 1, 2021 Newscast
Protests about Mississippi abortion law, misinformation among Latino audiences, cool December temperatures
November 22, 2021 Newscast
Cooler weather for Thanksgiving, workers strike at Sky Harbor Airport, one girl finds a forever family
November 16, 2021 Newscast
Arizona ranked seventh in lung cancer, mapping ticks in Arizona, Arizona ski resort delays opening
November 5, 2021 Newscast
Border re-opening, COVID pill on the way to FDA, reactions to Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver
October 19, 2021 Newscast
Encouraging students and faculty to get vaccinated, young girls in transportation careers, Phoenix Mercury answer the questions
ASU football coach Herm Edwards shares memories of 9/11
ASU football coach Herm Edwards shares memories of 9/11. Edwards was a first-year head coach with the New York Jets.
September 3, 2021 Newscast
Afghan refugees in Arizona, eviction filings in Arizona trend downwards, Arizona Coyotes looking to move
August 30, 2021 Newscast
Tropical storm Nora may impact Arizona, European Union to put restrictions on tourists from the U.S.
August 19, 2021 Newscast
A new school funding tax, monsoon weather comes again, the latest on Covid-19 mandates
August 18, 2021 Newscast
School districts mask mandate, a look at the delta variant, requirements for mail-in ballots
July 6, 2021 Newscast
Save money and power in the heat, more fires over the weekend, donkeys change the environment
June 2, 2021 Newscast
Arizona's next governor candidates, increasing the number of female farriers; the upcoming monsoon season.
May 10th, 2021, Newscast
Update on presidential election audit, vaccinating the Latino community, Arizona Coyotes coaching staff
April 14, 2021 Newscast
A gun violence memorial in D.C., electric car plants in Arizona, a Valley runner pushes through tragedy
March 17, 2021, Newscast
Moderna trial comes to Phoenix, healthcare during the pandemic, monarch butterflies are endangered
March 4, 2021, Newscast
In-person learning to resume, expand access to ballot boxes, minority communities struggle for vaccine
Three influential Arizonans share their goals and challenges – and their inspiration
February is Black History Month, and Arizona PBS is honoring the contributions and achievements of Black Americans. Meet three influential leaders who have made an impact on our community.
