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31/10/2024

What is prop 138? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact it would have on Arizona.

Toss the Tusk, an event aimed at educating the public on poaching and how to combat the illegal ivory trade, came to the...
31/10/2024

Toss the Tusk, an event aimed at educating the public on poaching and how to combat the illegal ivory trade, came to the Phoenix Zoo for the first time. Guests were encouraged to surrender ivory, which will be used for future research and education.

Our Aryton Temcio has more:

An event aimed at educating the public on poaching and how to combat the illegal ivory trade, came to the Phoenix Zoo for the first time.

Halloween is a fun, spooky holiday for many, but for those living with dementia, it can be especially frightening. Demen...
31/10/2024

Halloween is a fun, spooky holiday for many, but for those living with dementia, it can be especially frightening. Dementia affects thinking, memory and reasoning, and loud sounds, flashing lights and scary costumes can cause sensory overload, anxiety and fear.

Halloween is a fun, spooky holiday for many, but for those living with dementia, it can be frightening.

80% of all AHCCCS funds are going towards pre-natal care in Arizona, and accoridng to the CDC reports more than 80% of p...
31/10/2024

80% of all AHCCCS funds are going towards pre-natal care in Arizona, and accoridng to the CDC reports more than 80% of prenancy related deaths are prevetable.

Lizeth Adriana Calderon has the story:

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) distributed $2.5 million to four community health centers through the Whole Person Care...

Even oil and gas wells that are no longer producing can still leak pollutants into the air and water. Wells without trac...
31/10/2024

Even oil and gas wells that are no longer producing can still leak pollutants into the air and water. Wells without traceable ownership are considered orphaned, and the Biden-Harris administration has handed out several grants to Arizona tribal nations and departments to help plug these wells.

Our Gabrielle Walla has more:

Ownerless oil and gas wells leak methane into the environment. The plugging process isn’t simple, but it is costly and taxpayers carry this...

Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric could be a liability in reaching Latter-day Saints in Arizona, giving Harris more votes ...
31/10/2024

Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric could be a liability in reaching Latter-day Saints in Arizona, giving Harris more votes in a tight swing state. Mia Osmonbekov has more.

Latter-day Saints are unique among religious groups for their pro-immigrant attitudes. Donald Trump’s rhetoric could make them switch their votes...

There is less than one week until election day. Both the Senate and presidential races are heating up in Arizona. Find o...
30/10/2024

There is less than one week until election day. Both the Senate and presidential races are heating up in Arizona. Find out how Arizona’s Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego are strategizing for crucial votes from Gen Z.

With one week until Election Day, Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are working toward picking up crucial votes from a younger...

Poll chaplains are helping make Arizona polls safer. Tony Gutiérrez has more on how people of faith are protecting elect...
30/10/2024

Poll chaplains are helping make Arizona polls safer. Tony Gutiérrez has more on how people of faith are protecting election sites.

Following reports of armed “poll watchers” at Arizona polling places during the last several election cycles, two groups have launched initiatives...

Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community to make history – the first ever formal apology to all tribal nations ...
29/10/2024

Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community to make history – the first ever formal apology to all tribal nations over the past treatment of Indigenous children at federal boarding schools. This landmark event was met with heavy emotions as many in attendance have been directly affected by the boarding school system, and they think more needs to be done.

Gabriel Wallace and Marshall Baker have the story:

Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community Friday morning to make history: He issued a formal apology to all tribal nations over the past...

California State Senators Lena Gonzalez and Josh Becker launch the Mexican Reparation Memorial Project to commemorate th...
29/10/2024

California State Senators Lena Gonzalez and Josh Becker launch the Mexican Reparation Memorial Project to commemorate the two million Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants forced to leave California during the Great Depression.

Brandelyn Clark has the story:

California Sens. Lena Gonzalez and Josh Becker authored Senate Bill 537 to establish a memorial in Los Angeles for the 2 million Mexican Americans...

“I just think it was so beautiful,” said a sixth grader from Sunland STEAM Academy. “Seeing all the different (things), ...
29/10/2024

“I just think it was so beautiful,” said a sixth grader from Sunland STEAM Academy. “Seeing all the different (things), seeing the violin, the cello, it was very different.” This is the reaction of one student who got to see the Tetra String Quartet after the nonprofit organization Act One funded their school trip.

Hayden Larkin has the story:
Gabriel Garza with the visuals:

Act One is helping to provide Title I schools – those that have a high percentage of low-income families – with the ability to connect with the...

People with Mexican roots and Mexican immigrants face higher healthcare costs, Ventanilla de Salud provides health scree...
29/10/2024

People with Mexican roots and Mexican immigrants face higher healthcare costs, Ventanilla de Salud provides health screenings for this population.

Lizeth Adriana Calderon has the story:

Offered by the Consulate General of Mexico, the initiative provides screenings and services for blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and vaccinations.

29/10/2024

What are propositions 134 and 136? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact they could have on Arizona.

October 29 is the last day to mail back your ballot. Find more information at azsos.gov/elections. 📨
28/10/2024

October 29 is the last day to mail back your ballot. Find more information at azsos.gov/elections. 📨

Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community Friday and made history. He issued the first formal apology to all tri...
28/10/2024

Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community Friday and made history. He issued the first formal apology to all tribal nations for the treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools and how it has caused generational trauma. Gabrielle Wallace and Marshall Baker have more.

Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community Friday morning to make history: He issued a formal apology to all tribal nations over the past treatment of Indigenous children within federal boarding schools. This landmark event was met with heavy emotion as the boarding school system affected man...

24/10/2024

What is proposition 314? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact they could have on Arizona.

An invasive “forever chemical” has remained mostly unregulated since its commercialization in the 1940s. Arizona cities,...
24/10/2024

An invasive “forever chemical” has remained mostly unregulated since its commercialization in the 1940s. Arizona cities, alongside efforts from the EPA and the DoD, have made attempts to mitigate its contamination. Despite this, critics have raised concerns that what is being done isn’t enough to truly get rid of these chemicals.

In response to persistent contamination from PFAS, a known “forever chemical,” the EPA, Arizona and other government agencies are coming up with...

Since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2013, local community members called navigators have helped Arizonans enrol...
24/10/2024

Since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2013, local community members called navigators have helped Arizonans enroll in health insurance and afford medical care. But navigators are worried about the future of the ACA — and the funding they depend on — as nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie for the presidency.

Our Madeline Nguyen has more

Since the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2013, local community members called navigators have helped enroll underserved Arizonans in health...

A pressing issue in Arizona is the high rates of maternal mortality. One of the largest underlying factors is mental hea...
24/10/2024

A pressing issue in Arizona is the high rates of maternal mortality. One of the largest underlying factors is mental health. Many new moms experience anxiety, depression and other postpartum challenges that often go unrecognized.

Our Nicollette Valenzuela has more on this story:

Maternal mortality is a pressing issue in the U.S. and in Arizona, and mental health is a top contributor. Mothers and health-care authorities say...

From pre-game rituals to the Hall of Fame, the connection between sports and religion are strong. Scholars Terry Shoemak...
24/10/2024

From pre-game rituals to the Hall of Fame, the connection between sports and religion are strong. Scholars Terry Shoemaker and Randall Balmer explored them during a conversation hosted by Arizona State’s Humanities Institute in Tempe. Anne-Marie Iemmolo has the story.

Following ASU professor and researcher Terry Shoemaker’s latest book release about sports and religion, Shoemaker joined scholar Randall Balmer to...

October 25 is the last day to request an early ballot by mail. Find more information at azsos.gov/elections. 🗳️
24/10/2024

October 25 is the last day to request an early ballot by mail. Find more information at azsos.gov/elections. 🗳️

Phoenix Rising held Fan Appreciation Night, celebrating the fans who have supported the team all season. With playoffs a...
23/10/2024

Phoenix Rising held Fan Appreciation Night, celebrating the fans who have supported the team all season. With playoffs at stake, the energy was electric, and fans enjoyed events, discounts and the chance to win season tickets. Sebastian Mondaca shares a detailed recap.

Phoenix Rising has been through a ton of adversity this season. To honor the faithful fans who stuck it out with them, the playoff-bound Rising hosted an open training session, then Fan Appreciation Night.

When Mike Budenholzer traveled to Croatia to meet Jusuf Nurkić, he made it clear: ‘Talk is cheap, and accountability is ...
23/10/2024

When Mike Budenholzer traveled to Croatia to meet Jusuf Nurkić, he made it clear: ‘Talk is cheap, and accountability is key.’ This mindset now drives the Suns as they gear up for the season. To learn more visit Connor Moreno’s article down below.

When Mike Budenholzer visited Jusuf Nurkić in Croatia, he laid the foundation for this “talk is cheap” mentality. Ahead of the new NBA season, the Suns are adopting that mindset and letting the results speak for themselves.

After commenting about the lack of points from his kicker and saying he would open up tryouts to anyone with kicking exp...
23/10/2024

After commenting about the lack of points from his kicker and saying he would open up tryouts to anyone with kicking experience, head coach Kenny Dillingham apologizes.

Patrick Holleron has more:

Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham apologized Monday for comments critical of ASU kicker Ian Hershey that he made in the wake of ASU’s...

The Arizona Humane Society is making sure pets in Arizona are being taken care of while their owners are deployed. Soldi...
23/10/2024

The Arizona Humane Society is making sure pets in Arizona are being taken care of while their owners are deployed. Soldier's Best Friend rescues dogs and turns them into service dogs for veterans.

Sienna Monea and Nash Darragh talk about the impact these programs have in Arizona:

Arizona Humane Society's Project Active Duty and Soldier’s Best Friend support active-duty military personnel and veterans by providing foster care for pets and service dog training during and after service.

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What is prop 138? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact it would have on Arizona.

What are propositions 134 and 136? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact they could have on Arizona.

What is proposition 314? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact they could have on Arizona.

What is proposition 139? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact they could have on Arizona.

What are propositions 133 and 140? Aidan Hansen tells us if passed, the impact they could have on Arizona.

After more than 50 years Arizona's state fish, the Apache Trout, has officially been removed from the endangered list! Ignacio Ventura has more on reintroduction efforts from Arizona Game & Fish Department. https://ow.ly/SRIp50TkFW9

All week Cronkite News held anchor auditions for the fall semester. Here is a quick behind the scenes look the action. 🎥

Anita Yellowhair was one of thousands of Indigenous children forced to attend Indian boarding schools, where they were stripped of their Native culture and identity to assimilate into American culture. Yellowhair’s granddaughter, Sierra Alvarez, shares her story and discusses Indigenous historical trauma. Read and listen to the full story here: http://ow.ly/1VYy50OlIkX

Anita Yellowhair was one of thousands of Indigenous children forced to attend Indian boarding schools, where they were stripped of their Native culture and identity to assimilate into American culture. Yellowhair’s granddaughter, Sierra Alvarez, shares her story and discusses Indigenous historical trauma. Read and listen to the full story here: http://ow.ly/xe2R50OlGfO

Most museums don’t want you to touch the artifacts, but Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix wants you to throw mud at one. The va’aki, or popularly known as the platform mound, at the museum is over 800 years old and preserved as a spiritual place. Once a month, volunteers come out to sling mud at the structure to stabilize it and “save the past for the future.” Amber Victoria Singer got her microphone muddy to find out more.

Katie Hobbs recently established a task force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. The number of missing and murdered Indigenous women is alarming, and the 22 Indigenous nations in Arizona are significantly impacted. Watch the full package looking into what the task force plans to do here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLXpY7xHVUU

First Place offers supportive housing for adults who have autism, Down syndrome or are neurodivergent. Our reporters explore how the organization looks to close the housing gap within Arizona. Read and watch more: http://ow.ly/pLtc50NHBaP

An annual explosive disposal training event brings public safety departments from around the world to discuss and practice techniques. Raven’s Challenge, held in Marana, is an international exercise funded by the Army and led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. “In the event of a really large critical incident, getting this training in now, and getting those relationships and partnerships will be beneficial in the event that there’s a major critical incident where these teams will have to come together,” said Thomas Hawke, special operations section commander at Tucson Police Department. Read more and watch the full video: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2023/03/21/atf-explosives-training-ied-military-law-enforcement-marana/

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Have you been caught in a haboob? Driven on a frontage road? Used a swamp box? These are some of the terms one may hear in State 48, and a new survey suggests the majority of residents want to see the state’s dialect preserved. The Writing Tips Institute describes Arizona’s dialect as “a unique blend of Spanish, Native American, and cowboy lingo, vocabulary, grammar and intonation.” For more on Arizona dialects and how they came to be, check out the full video and story here. https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2023/03/21/arizona-residents-favor-protecting-state-dialect/

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Reporter Emily Bernstein caught up with a former dancer who has teamed up with an activewear company to change the game for people with diabetes.

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