Title IX: Ann Meyers Drysdale shares how law shaped her life
By ANN MEYERS DRYSDALE For The Associated Press (Editor’s Note: Ann Meyers Drysdale was the first woman to receive an athletic scholarship at…
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Kennedy’s grand slam powers D-backs over Twins for 7-1 win
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The best swing of Buddy Kennedy’s short big league career is one that wasn’t supposed…
Continue Reading Juneteenth celebrations emphasize ending racial disparities
By JAMIE STENGLE and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — After Opal Lee led hundreds in a walk through her Texas hometown to celebrate…
Continue Reading Jan. 6 committee setting its sights on Pence, Ginni Thomas
By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they may subpoena former…
Continue Reading Buckeye police identify men who died in crash of small plane
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two men who died in the crash of a small plane in Buckeye. Federal Aviation…
Continue Reading Casa Grande woman saves several colonies of burrowing owls
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Call it a “hoot” done it. Quick thinking by a Casa Grande woman saved several colonies of burrowing owls from being…
Continue Reading Arizona wildfire near Kitt Peak observatory 40% contained
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A lightning-caused wildfire that led to an evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson is 40%…
Continue Reading Inflation taking bite out of new infrastructure projects
By DAVID A. LIEB and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The price of a foot of water pipe in Tucson, Arizona: up 19%. The cost of a ton of asphalt in a…
Continue Reading Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Dylan Bundy said his job was simple once it became obvious that Minnesota’s offense was going…
Continue Reading Man accused of killing estranged wife, her 2 kids in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tucson police said Saturday that a man has been booked on suspicion of murder in the killing of his estranged wife and her two…
Continue Reading 4 buildings at observatory in Arizona lost in wildfire
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Four non-scientific buildings at the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson were lost in a wildfire, but early…
Continue Reading 2 dead in plane crash near Buckeye Municipal Airport
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say two people were killed in a plane crash in the desert on the western edge of metro Phoenix on Saturday…
Continue Reading Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the…
Continue Reading Ogunbowale, McCowan help Wings beat Mercury 93-88, end skid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale hit six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Teaira McCowan had season highs of 17 points and 10…
Continue Reading Arizona AG’s effort to require redo of election rules denied
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge on Friday rejected Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s request that…
Continue Reading Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport premieres new Southwest concourse
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is debuting a new concourse inside its busiest terminal. Mayor Kate Gallego and other city…
Continue Reading Tucson Electric Power seeking nearly 12% rate increase
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The utility that provides electricity to nearly 440,000 homes and businesses in Tucson and surrounding areas wants to raise…
Continue Reading Kitt Peak Observatory, tribal community evacuated by fire
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire in southern Arizona has forced evacuations of a small tribal community and Kitt Peak National Observatory. Fire…
Continue Reading Arizona restauranteur wins fight with state over youth labor
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Carolyn Redendo’s restaurant is just 900 square feet, and the kitchen where she turns out…
Continue Reading Buckeye baker finds sweetness after racist customer exchange
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — A suburban Phoenix baker is getting some sweet support after an order was canceled over her race. Victoria Hernandez, a…
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