Grand Canyon gap: Arizona national parks need $531 million to fix roads, buildings
GRAND CANYON – Arizona national parks and monuments need $531 million to maintain hundreds of roads and buildings. But budget problems put that on hold in Arizona and across the U.S.
Phoenix Rising fueled by painful memory as playoff push continues
SCOTTSDALE – The Phoenix Rising hope to exorcise some bad memories when they take on the Swope Park Rangers in a United Soccer League playoff game.
U.S. House, District 2: Ann Kirkpatrick vows to fight for health care, DACA
Three-term congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick is seeking a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, this time running in Tucson and southeastern Arizona against political newcomer Lea Marquez Peterson.
U.S House, District 1: Wendy Rogers echoes Trump, ‘We must build the wall’
Three unsuccessful congressional bids did not deter Lt. Col. Wendy Rogers, who hopes to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran in Arizona’s District 1.
Proposition 305: Should Arizona expand state’s school voucher program?
PHOENIX – Proposition 305 would expand the state’s school voucher program. Proponents say it would mean more school choice. Opponents say it would redirect public education money to religious and other private schools.
Excitement about Herm Edwards-led ASU program has shifted to wait-and-see mentality
TEMPE – The buzz about Arizona State's football program has shifted. What was once excitement is now "let's wait and see."
Tribal officials, Democrats push back on 9th Circuit judicial nominee
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to proceed this week on a judicial nominee for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Arizona, despite the objections of both tribal officials and committee Democrats.
The O.C.: It’s goodbye, Mike McCoy, hello, Byron Leftwich as Cardinals make changes
TEMPE – The Cardinals' tumultuous season took another wild turn with the firing of offensive coordinator Mike McCoy Friday. Fan frustration hit a crescendo with the team's ugly 45-10 loss to the Denver Broncos that cemented their spot as the lowest ranked offense in the NFL.
Thinning effort to restore ponderosa forests to their natural state inches forward
FLAGSTAFF – For decades, land managers and ranchers in northern Arizona dealt with forest fires in a way that led to an overpopulation of trees. Now, agencies are working to fix that — but the sheer number and high cost of doing so is one hurdle they’ll have to overcome.
Rosen remains confident, Wilks realistic as Cardinals’ broken offense takes center stage
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals offense ranks dead last in the NFL but Rosen remains confident, while Wilks takes a realistic approach to Cardinal woes.
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all its grocery stores over 7 years
PHOENIX – Kroger, which owns Fry’s Foods, will phase out plastic bags by 2025. It’s the most recent company to respond to the backlash against single-use plastics.
Flake ends weeks of wavering, is expected to vote to confirm Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON - After weeks of "lingering doubt," Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake indicated Friday that he expects to join fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl and vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who is now likely to be confirmed by a one-vote margin Saturday.
