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Geni Phillips, Patty O’Neal Peggy Pollay and Linda Van Peursem begin the clean-up process after the sandwiches have been made.
Valley group gets help feeding homeless seniors via Sun City West sandwiches
A group of Sun City West residents comes together every Monday to give back to homeless seniors. more
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Arizona Supreme Court Justices from left, William G. Montgomery, John R Lopez IV, Vice Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer, Chief Justice Robert M. Brutinel, Clint Bolick and James Beene listen to oral arguments on April 20, 2021, in Phoenix. Two groups have joined a fight in the state to try to oust the two justices who are up for reelection. (Associated Press/Matt York)
New groups enter fray to try to oust 2 Arizona Supreme Court justices
PHOENIX — Two political organizations are gearing up to spend money to affect the results of the races in Arizona for state Supreme Court. In an announcement Monday, the National … more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs answers questions at a press briefing April 26, 2024. An attorney for Hobbs said Monday the governor already has a plan to get around any judge’s order to submit nominations for state directors to Senate President Warren Petersen. (Capitol Media Services/Howard Fischer)
Hobbs has no intention of submitting director nominations to Arizona Senate president
PHOENIX — The attorney for Gov. Katie Hobbs told a judge she already has a plan to get around any order he issues requiring her to send the Senate a list of those she wants confirmed to head … more
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A Zero Waste Station at the Waste Management Phoenix Open allows attendees to learn more about recycling and composting. (File photo by Cronkite News)
Valley sports venues join trend of greener locations
PHOENIX — In the sports world, the word “green” is taking on a new meaning beyond just the color of uniforms or fields. As environmental concerns grow, the sports industry is … more
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There are 11 potential candidates for the Peoria Unified governing board election.
11 potential candidates line up for Peoria Unified governing board election
With the deadline for candidate nomination packets for the Peoria Unified School District governing board election nearing, 11 potential candidates are considering running for a seat. more
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The Glen Canyon Dam holds back Lake Powell. As the lake’s level has fallen to historic lows, some worry that wear on infrastructure inside the dam that was designed to cope with high water levels in the lake, could impede flow of the Colorado River. (Photo by Alex Hager/KUNC)
Lake Powell dam's plumbing issue could mean big trouble for Western water
Conservation groups are calling for changes to the management of Lake Powell, the nation’s second largest reservoir, after the discovery of damaged plumbing within the dam that holds it back. … more
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The bright lights and screens of the FanDuel Sportsbook attract fans inside Footprint Center, offering a unique sports betting atmosphere just steps away from the court. (File photo by James Franks/Cronkite News)
A new obsession: Sports betting’s relentless expansion grips Arizona and the nation
PHOENIX — As Tuesday marked the sixth anniversary of sports betting legalization in America due to the landmark 2018 Supreme Court decision that paved the way for states to legalize sports … more
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Todd Christopher Marchetti
Police identify suspect in Surprise hostage, baby shooting case
A 51-year-old man has been identified as the suspect who died Friday in a hostage situation at a house in Surprise where a 6-month-old boy was shot multiple times before the home burned to the … more
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Nonprofit organizations Read On Arizona and Read On Tempe work in conjunction with partners to improve child literacy as third grade test scores show pandemic literacy loss. (File photo by Keerthi Vedantam/Cronkite News)
Arizona group, partners aim to bolster youth reading skills lost during pandemic
PHOENIX – Child literacy is at the forefront for many Arizona educators, as English language arts and reading comprehension prepare students for adulthood and future careers. Recent … more
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This artist’s rendering shows plan for a new transit station at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, along with a 32-story, mixed-use tower and 21-story student housing tower. Phoenix City Council on Wednesday advanced an effort to name the transit hub, scheduled for completion next year, after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Staton. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)
Phoenix Council moves to name new downtown transit hub after Rep. Greg Stanton
Phoenix City Council advanced an effort on Wednesday to name a new downtown light rail and bus station after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. The 7-2 vote came over objections … more
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FILE - An election worker carries two ballots to be verified inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. Arizona Republicans are trying to block the use of a federal voter registration form being used in the state. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Arizona Republicans again seek to bar federal form use in voting for president
PHOENIX — Republicans want a federal judge to let the state block those who do not provide proof of citizenship from voting in this year’s presidential election. In new legal filings … more
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There are four pickleball courts that have been converted from tennis at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley. Other courts have been brought to the town's attention about noise, traffic, and commercial use.
Pickleball noise complaints come to roost in Paradise Valley
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the world, and courts are added to recreation centers and neighborhoods, some controversy has developed between neighbors and players. One of … more
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