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How city of Phoenix, CAP are addressing water supply issues

PHOENIX – State and local agencies are working toward Arizona water supply solutions, including potentially expanding the Bartlett Dam and adding new infrastructure.

A man looks out over the Colorado River near Page in November 2022. Statewide and local agencies are working toward Arizona water supply solutions. (File photo by Alex Hager/KUNC)

ASU women’s golf carries momentum into final Pac-12 title run, NCAA championships

TEMPE – Driven by a simple mindset, No. 12-ranked Arizona State women’s golf heads into the final Pac-12 championship in Pullman coming off two wins and runner-up finish. Behind a deep roster, the Sun Devils aren’t intimidated by the tough field.

Ashley Menne, Grace Summerhays hold the trophy with the Arizona State Women’s Golf team to celebrate a dominant win at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in Lihue, Hawaii on March 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of ASU Athletics)

Herbie Behm takes coaching reins from Bob Bowman, aims to keep ASU swimming on top

TEMPE – Days after ASU won its first swim and dive national championship, Herbie Behm received the greatest honor of his life and will have to learn on the job. He was promoted to replace legendary coach Bob Bowman, a program Behm has been in since 2010.

Herbie Behm, newly appointed head coach of Arizona State men's swimming, embraces the challenge of leading the program following Bob Bowman's departure. (Photo courtesy of ASU Athletics)

Abortion-rights advocates, opponents continue to spar, with eye on fall ballot

PHOENIX - While lawmakers inside the Capitol jockeyed over the repeal of a near-total abortion ban, the hundreds of advocates on both sides of the issue who gathered outside the Capitol Wednesday were looking forward to fights at the ballot box this fall.


WNBA Draft Day arrives, but Phoenix Mercury’s splash already made in Kahleah Copper trade

PHOENIX – The WNBA is generating excitement for the 2024 Draft, but the Phoenix Mercury will not participate much in it after trading the No. 3 pick for Kahleah Copper.

Kahleah Copper's arrival gives the Phoenix Mercury a proven star, at the expense of their top draft pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

How 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament affected WNBA Draft stock for collegiate superstars

PHOENIX – The NCAA Tournament is a great opportunity for college players to elevate their WNBA draft prospects one last time before the season ends. This year, Nika Mühl and Kamilla Cardoso were two of the top beneficiaries.

Kahleah Copper's arrival gives the Phoenix Mercury a proven star, at the expense of their top draft pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

‘We’re here because Pat lived’: Tempe gears up for 20th annual Pat’s Run, in honor of Pat Tillman

TEMPE – Pat’s Run, in its 20th year, honors Pat Tillman’s legacy. For the 20th year, friends and family will join thousands of participants to support the Pat Tillman Foundation.

Participants young and old will join the thousands taking part in the iconic 4.2-mile Pat's Run around ASU's Tempe campus Saturday. (File photo by John Cascella/Cronkite News)

‘There ain’t no soft-baked cookies’: Arizona State taps transfer portal with running backs primed to reverse backslide

TEMPE – Arizona State football is at a low point with two consecutive 3-9 seasons, but coach Kenny Dillingham is rebuilding the program with three of the team’s top running backs coming from the transfer portal.

The Arizona State running back unit is deep after the program turned to the transfer portal for help. (Photo by Ethan Briggs/Cronkite News)

Phoenix Mercury unveil new headquarters, practice facility renderings

PHOENIX – Mat Ishbia sets a new standard for WNBA investment with the reveal of new Phoenix Suns and Mercury team headquarters and renderings of a state-of-the-art practice facility for the Mercury.

The Phoenix Mercury unveil renderings of their new state-of-the-art practice facility, part of a $100 million investment by owner Mat Ishbia. (Renderings courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)

Guards could take spotlight when UConn, Alabama square off in Men’s Final Four

GLENDALE – In the NCAA Tournament, guard play can be the difference in making a deep postseason run. Mark Sears of Alabama and Tristen Newton of UConn are game-changers in the Men’s Final Four.


Math to Madness: Nate Oats’ underdog journey leads Alabama to Men’s Final Four

GLENDALE – Just 11 years ago, Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats was a math teacher and high school basketball coach in Michigan. His underdog approach has fueled the Crimson Tide to the Men’s Final Four.


Water and power collide in proposed $100 million Colorado River deal

The Shoshone Generating Station is easy to overlook, but it's key to "one of the most interesting ... water rights on the Colorado River” - a deal to spend nearly $100 million for rights to the water that powers the facility and preserve it for western Colorado users.