Thousands gather for Phoenix officer David Glasser’s memorial service
PHOENIX — David Glasser was passionate, professional, and always hard working. “A great street cop.”
Arizona summit on Zika teaches health officials how to tackle virus
PHOENIX — Arizona health officials joined the global battle to fight the Zika virus in a daylong summit Tuesday, educating doctors and other medical professionals and emergency personnel on ways to prevent and handle the mosquito-born virus that causes devastating birth defects.
‘It’s hard to be a Gypsy in my town’
NORTHEASTERN HUNGARY — Maybe it’s because of the deep crow’s feet etched into his russet skin, but Milán “Igor” Hudák’s eyes look a little defiant as he scans the small Hungarian villages through a car window one early evening in March.
Downtown Phoenix development highlights need for walkable streets
PHOENIX - Downtown Phoenix streets, once scattered with vacant lots and modest housing, are now abuzz with the ceaseless sounds of cranes, backhoes and tractors.
Teacher of the year uses White House visit to urge school support
WASHINGTON - Arizona Teacher of the Year Christine Marsh said education in the state is "under attack," echoing President Barack Obama's call Tuesday for more funding for education during a White House ceremony to honor teachers.
Arizona becoming a popular place to train for Olympic hopefuls
The state of Arizona is no stranger to Olympians. A string of athletes from the state has pursued the Olympic dream and made it a reality. But they have done so outside of Arizona.
ASU, Arizona change Michael Phelps as he nears final bow at Rio Olympics
Lost among 20 other swimmers gliding through the water, the most decorated Olympian of all-time swims laps at the Skyline Aquatic Center in Mesa. The only way to identify Michael Phelps with his face down in the water is a gold swim cap.
Son accused of bullying at West Valley high school leads to court, parent says
GOODYEAR – While the rest of his class will be walking across the stage in May, 18-year-old Kyle Company will be fighting a legal battle after an incident considered bullying suspended him for the rest of the school year at Estrella Foothills High School.
Food too ugly to eat gets a makeover that feeds 500
TEMPE - An Arizona State University department is giving ugly food a makeover, trying to change the way consumers shop for produce.
Majerle putting GCU basketball on Division I map
Grand Canyon University men’s basketball is used to being overlooked and underappreciated.
Survey: Arizona’s independent businesses saw jump in revenue, but struggle to obtain bank loans
A recent national survey indicated an uptick in revenue for independent businesses nationwide. And in Arizona, those numbers were even higher.
While spring training is a ‘second Christmas,’ others await anticipated boom
Building spring training facilities for big-league clubs is considered an investment by Valley cities that will spur development.
