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Flagstaff’s Snowbowl Ski Resort ready to open with COVID-19 restrictions

Even with COVID-19 restrictions, Flagstaff’s Snowbowl Ski Resort is set to open.


Community health centers struggle to serve and survive during pandemic

PHOENIX – Community health centers are a vital part of the nation’s health care system, helping 29 million people in medically underserved communities regardless of their ability to pay. But COVID-19 has hit these clinics hard, and some are struggling to survive.


Ducey acts to reduce COVID risks from Thanksgiving travelers and winter visitors

PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey and the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, Cara Christ, addressed concerns about holiday travel and assisting those most affected by the pandemic.


Want to play golf with Bobby Hurley or Sean Miller? Auction gives you the chance

PHOENIX - Coaches vs. Cancer has partnered with numerous Division I men’s basketball coaches to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. These coaches will donate a round of golf to the highest bidder in partnership with a Member for a Day.


From chasing to racing: Former ASU defensive end Mills finds thrills as NASCAR jackman

PHOENIX - Kellen Mills excelled as a walk-on defensive end for Arizona State and is now responsible for a complete culture change at Joe Gibbs Racing in NASCAR.


‘This is trauma’: Some Latino children face mental health struggles during pandemic

PHOENIX – The coronavirus pandemic has upended children’s lives and, for some, harmed their mental health. Researchers and social workers say that Latino children are especially vulnerable to suffering poor mental health during COVID, and the ramifications could be long-lasting.


ASU’s Herm Edwards, multiple players test positive for COVID-19 as game vs. Cal canceled

PHOENIX - Multiple ASU football players and coaches, including coach Herm Edwards, tested positive for COVID-19, causing ASU’s game versus Cal this Saturday to be canceled.


Native American Basketball Invitational returns in 2021 after ‘devastating’ decision to cancel

PHOENIX - After canceling the 18th annual NABI tournament due to the COVID-19, the NABI Foundation announced the event will return to Arizona in July.


New field, new challenges await Sun Devils after delay of women’s soccer season

PHOENIX – Despite a disappointing 2019 season and the COVID-19 pandemic that delayed the 2020 season u, Arizona State coach Graham Winkworth believes the women’s soccer program is on the cusp of national prominence.


Telehealth is the best option for some but not all, mental health experts say

PHOENIX – Arizona mental health providers say virtual care is effective, although there are some difficulties.


Biden claims ‘clear victory’ as Arizonans await final vote counts in razor-thin election

PHOENIX – Amid celebrations on one side, and vows to keep fighting on the other, Arizonans on Sunday awaited final vote counts even as President-elect Joe Biden claimed a “clear victory."


Arizona’s football opener against Utah canceled due to COVID-19

After Utah’s roster fell below the PAC-12’s required number of available scholarship players, the conference decided to cancel Arizona’s season opening game against the Utes.