Hopi leader tells panel that red tape, financial hurdles put aid out of reach
WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Hopi tribe told a Senate panel Wednesday that promises of federal funding remain just that - promises - for smaller tribes for whom the money is inaccessible because of bureaucratic and financial hurdles.
Phoenix businesses, airport, Valley Metro prepare for World Series visitors
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Texas Rangers in the World Series, and Phoenix hotels, restaurants and transportation services are preparing for the influx of visitors. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Valley Metro will use February's Super Bowl and other large events to guide them as they make plans.
ASU baseball gears up for 2024 season with fresh outlook, NCAA tournament snub in rearview
TEMPE – In preparation for the 2024 season, Sun Devils add 32 new faces to the roster with hope the team doesn’t struggle down the stretch. Coach Willie Bloomquist and his young but talented team are eager to showcase their potential as they welcome 18 freshmen and 14 transfers this season.
Border cities are struggling – but coping – with ‘street release’ of migrants
WASHINGTON – More than a month after federal officials began "street releases" of migrants waiting for shelter, border mayors say their cities are managing to cope with the influx, but may soon be stretched beyond their capacity to help.
Splash of success: ASU water polo shines on international stage at World Aquatic Championships
PHOENIX – ASU water polo assistant coach Ethan D’Souza, along with athletes Kat Featherstone and Ashley Ferguson, traveled to Coimbra, Portugal to compete in the World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships. Although the outcome was not what they hoped, the experience was rewarding.
Devin Booker, new-look Phoenix Suns prepare to open 2023-24 NBA season
PHOENIX – The 2023-24 Suns are entering what appears on paper to be one of their most promising seasons after a makeover directed by new owner Mat Ishbia. All-Star guard Devin Booker is the only player remaining from the team’s 2021 NBA Finals club, but he is now surrounded by a star-studded roster under the direction of a new coach.
Phoenix Rising’s revenge tour begins Sunday on the road with playoff match against San Diego Loyal
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC is gearing up for the 2023 USL Championship Playoffs, eager to capture their first title after missing the playoffs for the first time since joining the league. Coach Juan Guerra leads the team with a sense of responsibility and determination, as they seek to overcome past playoff shortcomings and make their fans proud.
It takes a team: Moving ASU’s football equipment requires precise planning, herculean efforts by staff
TEMPE – A lot of preparation goes into moving all the necessary football equipment every time ASU football hits the road, with the team’s equipment staff working around the clock.
Heated race likely to succeed Lesko, who will leave ‘broken’ Washington
WASHINGTON - Declaring Washington "broken," four-term Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, surprised observers by saying she will not seek re-election, opening the door to what could be a crowded, and costly, GOP primary to replace her in a solidly Republican district.
ASU sprinter Justin Robinson’s road to redemption ends in gold at the World Athletics Championships
TEMPE — Justin Robinson, a junior on the Arizona State track and field team, just captured two gold medals at the World Athletics Championships. Gold medals are always special, but it is especially sweet for Robinson, who went four years without recording a personal best in his signature event.
Thousands gather in Flagstaff to witness annular solar eclipse
FLAGSTAFF — The annular solar eclipse on Saturday drew large crowds to the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
Childhood friends Flaggs, Brennan take brotherly bond from ASU to GCU
PHOENIX – Duke Brennan and Malcolm Flaggs have been close since their days playing together in AAU basketball. They both started their college careers at Arizona State, and now hope to help take Grand Canyon’s basketball program to new heights.
