Chub snub? Advocates question plan to protect threatened Colorado River fish
Federal water managers proposed a new plan to protect the humpback chub, a threatened native fish species in the Colorado River and its tributaries, but conservation groups say it does not go far enough.
Arizona public schools struggle to fill teaching positions as leaders brainstorm school staffing solutions
PHOENIX – From legislative proposals to extend Proposition 123 to the two-day Arizona State University Fulton Teachers College Summit on Strategic School Staffing Structures, educators, politicians and researchers weigh in on strategies to help alleviate staffing shortages in Arizona schools.
Road to Omaha: ASU baseball team begins 2024 season with renewed confidence
PHOENIX – The Arizona State baseball team will kick off its season Friday night. After a disappointing end to 2023, the Sun Devils have high hopes for this campaign.
Nonprofit aiding unhoused community continues events despite Tempe denying special event permit
TEMPE – The city of Tempe recently denied a special event permit for AZ Hugs, a nonprofit that connects the city’s unhoused community to necessary resources. However, founder Austin Davis is continuing to host the Sundays events regardless of the city’s decision.
3-Peat? Koa, Perry boys basketball seek third straight title riding chemistry, family history
GILBERT – The Perry Pumas are the top-ranked basketball program in the state of Arizona among all AIA-sanctioned teams. Perry hopes to win a third straight state championship, thanks in large part to Coach Duane, Koa Peat, and the team’s exceptional chemistry and morale.
Isaiah Stewart arrested for punching Drew Eubanks ahead of Phoenix Suns’ win
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns’ Drew Eubanks was punched pregame on Valentine’s Day by Isaiah Stewart, resulting in Stewart’s arrest. Star Devin Booker was also ejected early in Wednesday’s fiery game.
Naloxone vending machine unveiled in Valle del Sol clinic in south Phoenix
PHOENIX –Valle del Sol, a community health service with locations all through Phoenix, has set up a free naloxone vending machine at its south Phoenix clinic.
As animal shelters exceed capacity, groups seek to keep pets with families
PHOENIX – As Maricopa County animal shelters work to handle more dogs than they can handle, local organizations seek to remind current and future pet owners of resources to help them keep their pets.
NCAA sets forth plan to extend protection for athletes with new Post-Eligibility Insurance Program
PHOENIX – At the NCAA Convention in Phoenix, officials previewed their new Post Eligibility Insurance Program. The policy goes live in August and aims to be an extra layer of protection for NCAA athletes.
Nicolo Galletti, Jesse Mueller lone ASU representatives to make cut at WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – The two ASU golfers in the final cut at TPC Scottsdale were not the usual suspects seen at the people’s open. Jesse Mueller and Nicolo Galletti took vastly different paths to play into the weekend.
Arizona projected to have largest nursing shortage in U.S. in 2025
PHOENIX — A national analysis predicts Arizona will have the largest nursing shortage in the country by 2025, with 28,100 fewer registered nurses than needed. As both rural and urban hospitals struggle to retain and recruit nurses, advocates look at solutions.
Family lawyer says Phoenix Union’s revised travel policies show guilt in student death
PHOENIX – The attorney for a family that lost their 15-year-old son and Cesar Chavez high school student believes that newly released policies from the school board imply guilt.
