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Two Arizona volunteers are giving seniors their freedom back, one ride at a time. Through Benevilla's C.A.R.E.S. program, they help neighbors get to doctor appointments, run errands, and stay connected to their community.
Emanuel Navarrete became a unified super-featherweight world champion after stopping Eduardo Nunez in Arizona, adding the IBF belt to his WBO title. The three-division champion showed remarkable skill and sportsmanship in an all-Mexican showdown that proved his place among boxing's elite.
When an Amber Alert went out for a missing 2-year-old, a security guard and eight movers worked together to trap the suspect's car at a Phoenix gas station. Their quick thinking brought the child home safely and earned them medals from Avondale police.
Desert View Academy in Yuma is crushing state averages in every subject, with more than half of students reaching proficiency in math, reading, and science. Arizona's education chief just honored the school with a top achievement award.
Rural Arizona communities losing coal plants are finding hope in an unexpected pairing: small nuclear reactors and data centers that could restore millions in tax revenue and hundreds of jobs. The combination offers a roadmap for towns facing economic decline across the American West.
A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor recorded her life story using interactive technology just months before she passed away. Now her testimony will teach future generations forever through an Arizona museum exhibit.
A former Arizona television journalist turned the greatest underdog story in American curling history into a book. The 2018 gold medal team of part-time curlers beat the odds and the world's best.
Grassroots activists are winning big as 30 cities drop controversial AI camera systems that were tracking residents. Communities from Arizona to Oregon are choosing privacy over surveillance.
Arizona State University police are putting two electric patrol trucks through a six-month trial to see if EVs can handle the demanding reality of 24/7 law enforcement in extreme heat. The results could reshape police fleets nationwide.
Arizona State University's police department is launching a groundbreaking six-month pilot program with three electric trucks on 24/7 patrol duty. They're aiming to prove these vehicles can save money while keeping communities safe.
When a man collapsed and turned purple at a Payson Walmart, nurse practitioner Alissa Ramirez jumped into action while others stood frozen. Her quick thinking and CPR skills gave him another Valentine's Day with his wife.
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Instead of tossing her bouquet at her Arizona wedding, 24-year-old Bobbi Russo turned around and dedicated the flowers to her 85-year-old grandmother Nancy Jones. The emotional surprise honored the woman who spent her whole life putting everyone else first.
A Sun City West volunteer group proves you don't need gardening skills to make a difference. Just 90 minutes of your Saturday can help keep an entire Arizona community beautiful.
FBI investigators found crucial DNA evidence on a glove near an 84-year-old Arizona woman's home, bringing new hope to solving her January disappearance. The discovery could finally identify the masked suspect caught on camera.
A 65-year-old grandmother traded her Arizona house for a 400-square-foot "granny pod" in her daughter's Oregon backyard, cutting costs while providing childcare for two granddaughters. Her story reflects a growing trend as families tackle housing affordability and childcare expenses together.
When Zac Gallen's agent texted him mid-golf game with good news, the pitcher knew he was finally coming home to Arizona. The star player turned down bigger offers to stay with the Diamondbacks, even accepting deferred payment to make it happen.
Eric Glomski traded graduate school for his truck, volunteering at California wineries before founding Page Springs Cellars in Arizona. His fight against restrictive legislation helped grow the state's wine industry from 8 to over 100 wineries.
New White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is winning hearts in Arizona, teaching Japanese phrases to teammates while adjusting to MLB life with humor and dedication. The 26-year-old's infectious personality is already transforming the clubhouse just one week into spring training.
Texas Tech's JT Toppin delivered a stunning 31-point, 13-rebound performance to lift the 16th-ranked Red Raiders to a thrilling 78-75 overtime upset over No. 1 Arizona. The preseason All-American showed why he's one of college basketball's brightest stars, playing all but 41 seconds in a physical battle that came down to the final possessions.
Former addict Steve Harmon now drives Phoenix streets handing out Narcan and hope to people battling addiction. His personal mission is saving lives one street corner at a time.
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