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As Rams near Super Bowl kickoff at SoFi, Cardinals fans can’t help but think of 2023

LOS ANGELES – As Arizona Cardinals fans watch the Super Bowl today, they will likely be looking forward to 2023, when State Farm Stadium hopes the big game.


Schweikert agrees to $125,000 fine from FEC for campaign violations

WASHINGTON - Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, has agreed to pay $125,000 to the Federal Election Commission for misuse of campaign funds, including charges that funds went to personal use of campaign staffers.


Arizona native Bryce Perkins takes difficult, worthwhile journey to Super Bowl LVI

PHOENIX – After stops at Chandler, Arizona State and Arizona Western, quarterback Bryce Perkins finds his way to Super Bowl LVI.


Nearly $1.2 billion at risk for Arizona public schools if Legislature fails to override cap

PHOENIX – Arizona public school districts could face budget cuts of 16% if the Legislature doesn’t override the aggregate expenditure limit, a spending cap that voters approved in 1980.


Super Bowl LVI features Arizona ties, including Greenway High product Frank Pollack

PHOENIX – Frank Pollack, AFC champion Bengals’ offensive line and run game coordinator, is one of the many Arizona ties in Super Bowl LVI


Lawmakers target rise in violent crime; Arizona rates remain above U.S.

WASHINGTON - With violent crime rates rising in Arizona and the nation, lawmakers and police groups met on Capitol Hill to push for a bill that would allocate $100 million a year for 10 years to support police agencies and increase assistance to victims and their families.


‘Perseverance and courage’: PGA Tour honors D.J. Gregory with Courage Award

SCOTTSDALE – D.J. Gregory, who was born with cerebral palsy, was honored by the PGA Tour with the Courage Award, after 14 seasons walking at every PGA Tour event and over $1 million raised for his foundation.


No masks, no distancing: WM Phoenix Open excited for return to normal

SCOTTSDALE – After the 2021 Phoenix Open was played with restrictions and a limited capacity, the 2022 version at TPC Scottsdale is back to normal. Players and fans are excited for one of golf’s best weeks.


From Chaparral to Idaho State: Charlie Ragle uses Arizona ties to recruit for his Bengals

PHOENIX – First-year head coach Charlie Ragle, looks to turn the Idaho State Bengals around. Ragle is a former three-time Arizona state champion at Chaparral High and assistant at Arizona and California.


Big challenge ahead for Arizona State men’s basketball as Top 25 opponents await

TEMPE — The Arizona State men’s basketball team has been on a tough stretch of losses, and the schedule only gets harder. The team hopes to bounce back from what feels like a series of unfortunate events.


Mom honors daughter by getting food, health care to underserved kids

MESA – After Joan Leafman’s daughter died of breast cancer, the Mesa woman started a foundation in her honor to provide food and health care to children in need. Today, Corbin’s Legacy helps operate a clinic in one Mesa elementary school, providing important screenings to underserved kids.


Arizona Humane Society mobile clinic provides free pet care for underserved communities

PHOENIX – The Arizona Humane Society’s Healthy Tails mobile clinic offers free veterinary services, from surgery to vaccinations, deworming treatments, flea and tick prevention and microchipping.