Arizona religious leaders offer community and support following Dallas shooting
PHOENIX — The sniper killings of Dallas police officers and the officer-involved shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile ushered in moments of grief and reflection for many across the nation, including Arizona religious leaders.
Coyotes hope proximity of new affiliate will pay dividends in player development
GLENDALE — Coyotes Director of Player Development Steve Sullivan stood on the ice at Gila River Arena earlier this week just a few feet away from more than 40 Coyotes prospects at the team’s annual development camp.
Arizonans gave Trump their votes but not their dollars – yet
WASHINGTON - He may have received close to half the primary votes in the state, but presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump got just 3 percent of the money Arizonans gave to 2016 Republican presidential campaigns, according to the latest campaign finance numbers.
Arizona lawmakers join Democratic sit-in on House floor
WASHINGTON - House Democrats, chanting "no bill, no break," shut down the chamber with a sit-in Wednesday in an effort to force the Republican leadership to allow a vote on stalled gun-control legislation.
Flagstaff wildfire prevention cited among ‘best in class’ for nation
WASHINGTON - A Flagstaff program that aims to prevent wildfires by thinning the forest surrounding the city was named a national "best in class" Tuesday in a report on use of natural defenses against catastrophes.
Veterans group eases way from battlefield to workplace
PHOENIX – Veterans returning from war can struggle to find jobs or be comfortable in a workplace far different than the military, but a veterans group is trying to ease the way.
‘Play like a girl’ is no insult in congresswomen, press charity game
WASHINGTON - Under a gray evening sky on a baseball field in Southeast Washington, two teams of women grabbed their gloves, shagged fly balls and took their turns at the plate.
Phoenix resident brings unique health care perspective to D.C. summit
WASHINGTON - Of the thousands who flocked to Washington this week for the White House's United State of Women Summit, Phoenix native Grecia Magdaleno may have had a unique perspective.
Lawmakers call for unity, prayer in aftermath of shootings
WASHINGTON - The reaction in Washington to Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando was swift and nearly unanimous, as statements and social media posts offered prayers and condolences for what the president called "a horrific massacre" flooded the web.
Tucson official says airports need more input on TSA security staffing
WASHINGTON - Wait times at Tucson International Airport security checkpoints have grown steadily even as the number of passengers has fallen, an executive of the airport told a House panel Thursday.
Tucson AHL team, another step in growth of hockey in Arizona
TUCSON — When he lived in the Valley, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild had a front row seat for the growth of hockey in Arizona.
In Schweikert’s Capitol Hill office, it’s a dog-meet-dog world
WASHINGTON - President Harry Truman reportedly said that, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." So Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, and his staff have at least two friends on most days in Washington.
