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Even against backdrop of pandemic, Pinnacle girls take aim at state golf title

Fresh off of a victory at Tuesday’s State Preview at Aguila Golf Course in Phoenix, the Pinnacle Pioneers girls golf team appears poised to bring home a second straight Division I state title.


Separate and unequal: Pay gap affects women, minorities, families

PHOENIX – Women across the U.S. experience a pay gap that varies based on their location, job or race. The Arizona pay gap is 3 cents less than the national average, but it widens based on demographics and industry.


Rising to the top: Dramatic victory has Phoenix one win from USL title

SCOTTSDALE – Penalty kicks? No problem. Phoenix Rising FC does it again in dramatic fashion and advances to USL Championship Final against Tampa Bay.


Maricopa County Sheriff: Jerry Sheridan wants to repair law enforcement’s relationship with the public

Jerry Sheridan, former chief deputy for Sheriff Joe Arpaio, said he would improve officer morale and strengthen relations with minority communities if elected Maricopa County sheriff.


U.S. House, District 9: COVID-19 relief package, climate change are top priorities for Greg Stanton

If reelected, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton says his focus will be providing COVID-19 relief and improving Arizona’s economy.


Contracts, production trucks, national spotlight: ESPN showcases Hamilton, Saguaro

PHOENIX - Hamilton and Saguaro football players will showcase their talent on ESPN.


Data on COVID-19’s impact on schools is available from Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health provides information and guidance about the spread of COVID-19 in school communities.


COVID-19 safety a priority as youth soccer returns, yet concerns about compliance remain

PHOENIX - Youth soccer returned to the Valley with many COVID-19 safety protocols in place, but there's concern about how seriously they'll be taken.


U.S. House, District 7: Ruben Gallego cites climate change, Native issues as key

Incumbent Ruben Gallego gives Arizona’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic a C or C+ and worries about misinformation being spread by Russia this election season.


COVID-19 cases surging toward 1,000 a day, ASU expert warns

PHOENIX – Arizona is experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases that’s similar to what the state saw in mid-June, said Joshua LaBaer, director of ASU’s Biodesign Institute.


U.S. House, District 6: David Schweikert focused on border security, business taxes, slowing COVID-19

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert is seeking reelection to House District 6, with low taxes on businesses and border security among his top issues.


Virtual learning poses unique challenges for Arizona’s 148,000 students in special ed programs

PHOENIX – Arizona students in Individualized Education Programs are facing unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, as are their parents and teachers.