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20/03/2025

After fleeing Ukraine, Kateryna Kashyrina found a new home, and family, at Arizona Christian University. Now an All-American swimmer, she’s chasing her dreams while honoring her past.

Reporter Payne Moses has the story.

Arizona Christian University has been a safe haven for 18-year-old Kateryna Kashyrina, who fled Ukraine three years ago. After miracles opened the door to college athletics in Glendale, the junior is competing in her first NAIA national championship.

20/03/2025

President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to speed deportations has brought up memories of a dark chapter in history. Our Emma Paterson explores the law's impact during WWII.

President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to speed deportations has dredged up memories of a dark chapter in American history.

19/03/2025

Arizonans are bracing for potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid funding. Cronkite News reporter Brian Petersheim Jr. attended a town hall where Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego listened to public feedback.

Arizonans are already feeling the impact of talks to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding – and it’s not because any actions have been made, but the...

19/03/2025

The Pentagon called the removal of Navajo Code Talker content from its websites a “mistake,” vowing Tuesday to restore material related to the World War II heroes.

The Pentagon called the removal of Navajo Code Talker pages from its websites a “mistake,” vowing to restore content related to the Marines who helped win World War II.

17/03/2025

Sparky's Fairway returned after a short trial run last year, turning Mountain America Stadium into a unique golf experience that supports fundraising for the ASU 365 Community Union and Grads to Golf.

Adam Maggard was there for the story:

Sparky’s Fairway offers a fun golf experience for all skill levels. The weekend event supports ASU 365 Community Union and the Grads to Golf...

17/03/2025

"I knew that in my heart, I was physically, mentally just full with the game of basketball.”

In her first press conference since announcing retirement, Diana Taurasi tells all about her decision to retire and the emotions that follow.

Natalie Guzman has more:

In her first press conference since she announced her retirement, Diana Taurasi is not sure what’s next, but hopes to support her family and...

17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those who celebrate! 🍀

17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day to those who celebrate! ☘️

17/03/2025

“There is some from Canada … but it’s really comparing a glass of water to an ocean.”

President Donald Trump has justified tariffs on Canadian imports by citing a flood of smuggled fentanyl, but much of the powerful opioid is smuggled from Mexico.

Emma Paterson has more:

President Donald Trump has justified tariffs on Canadian imports by citing a flood of smuggled fentanyl. But nearly all of the powerful opioid is...

07/03/2025

Blind and low vision fans of the Phoenix Suns will now have the opportunity to enhance their game experience. The Suns have teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to become the third professional sports organization to provide OneCourt’s haptic display at home games.

Reporter Jackson Shaw has more on the partnership.

The Phoenix Suns have partnered with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to provide haptic display technology at their home games, allowing blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball through real-time vibrations and audio descriptions.

06/03/2025

Touting the $100 billion expansion TSMC announced on Monday, President Donald Trump boasted that he’d lured the chipmaker not with subsidies but with a threat of tariffs on imported semiconductors. Now, he wants Congress to kill the CHIPS Act, downplaying its role in luring TSMC to Arizona. Defenders say that could devastate the state’s economy.

Reporter Matthew DeWees has more from Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump wants to kill the CHIPS Act, which provides $6.6 billion in federal subsidies for TSMC's $65 billion Phoenix semiconductor fabrication complex. He claimed that TSMC has not received money from the program, which is incorrect.

06/03/2025

The organization Reproductive Freedom for All Arizona gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday morning to voice opposition to recent bills they say would restrict reproductive rights.

Reporter Katrina Michalak has more from the Arizona State Capitol.

Reproductive Freedom for All Arizona held a news conference at the state Capitol Wednesday to challenge legislation that targets reproductive...

06/03/2025

Arizona’s national parks and forests are feeling a strain on resources after President Donald Trump’s executive order for a federal hiring freeze and extensive firings. Just a week after the National Park Service and National Forest Service fired thousands, the Grand Canyon National Park reported wait times twice as long as usual.

Our Alysa Horton has more on how officials are handling these changes.

The Grand Canyon and other Arizona national lands are navigating the Trump administration firings and hiring freeze ahead of the busiest season.

06/03/2025

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from the United States’ top trading partners – Canada, Mexico and China – went into effect Tuesday. If the situation remains unchanged, farm income in the U.S. is likely to decline, making American agriculture less competitive globally due to rising costs, according to George Frisvold, a professor of agricultural and resource economics at the University of Arizona.

Reporter Brandelyn Clark has more on how farmers are fighting to stay afloat.

President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on agricultural imports and exports from Canada, Mexico and China are expected to drive up costs farmers.

04/03/2025

Ever wondered what it takes to grow the food on your plate? The Help-A-Farm program by the Arizona Sustainability Alliance is making it easier than ever to get involved in local agriculture.

Every first Sunday from October to April, volunteers team up with small farms to lend a hand, learn about sustainable food systems and build real connections. For farmers like Emily Heller, it’s not just about the extra help—it’s about community.

“This is the secret sauce—person-to-person connections,” she said.

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04/03/2025

Apple’s $500 billion spending plan includes a multi-billion dollar commitment to the TSMC Arizona factory. Our Matthew DeWees explains how Apple will expand data centers in Arizona, among other states.

Apple’s pledge to spend $500 billion to onshore production means a boost for TSMC’s massive chip factory in Phoenix. President Donald Trump chalked...

04/03/2025

For the first time, the Golden Champions Arabian Horse Tour debuted in Scottsdale, Arizona! Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports Bureau Greg Graves explores the inspiring stories behind the event known as the “beauty pageant of horses.”

The Global Champions Arabian Tour brought its horse show to Scottsdale last Tuesday for the event’s U.S. debut. While all eyes were on the horses,...

04/03/2025

The federal government reimburses only a fraction of Arizona's costs to imprison convicted criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Despite President Donald Trump’s focus on immigration, that’s unlikely to change.

Emma Paterson has more:

The federal government reimburses only a fraction of Arizona costs to imprison convicted criminals who are in the U.S. illegally. Despite President...