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Brad Bywater spent just four months on dialysis before receiving a life-saving kidney from Chris Runkel, a near-stranger assigned as his church ministering brother. Over 60 people volunteered to be tested after one Facebook post.
When assisted living costs skyrocketed to $5,200 monthly, Arizona professor Lori Bufka found a creative solution that kept her 88-year-old mom close, independent, and financially secure. Her story shows how families are reimagining elder care without breaking the bank.
Dozens of volunteers traveled to rural Arizona to rebuild ponds and create new wetlands for the endangered Chiricahua leopard frog. Their hands-on restoration work is giving these rare amphibians a fighting chance at survival.
A couple showed up to Chase Field on the wrong date, bought new tickets anyway, and caught the same player's home run on consecutive nights in the same seats. Sometimes showing up despite a mistake leads to something magical.
The Grand Canyon Synod is calling for volunteers to help set up and tear down their June assembly space. Small acts of service are making this gathering of faith communities possible.
A junior college softball team just notched their first back-to-back World Series wins in over 20 years while giving their coach a milestone 800th career victory. The Arizona Western Lady Matadors are proving that perseverance pays off on college sports' biggest stage.
Twenty Arizona students just received $87,500 in scholarships to pursue college degrees and GEDs, bringing a seven-year program's total impact to $627,000. The recipients include future doctors, engineers, and nurses who are breaking barriers and planning to give back to their communities.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is opening doors for businesses and entrepreneurs to invest in tribal communities, creating jobs and keeping more money on Navajo land. Officials outlined new opportunities in tourism, housing, infrastructure, and business partnerships at a recent Arizona luncheon.
Banner Health is testing whether combination medications can stop Alzheimer's before it starts in people with high genetic risk. The Arizona research hub is giving local families access to breakthrough treatments years before they reach the rest of the country.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is making baseball history one triple at a time, leading the league with eight triples and putting him on track to become the first player ever to lead MLB in triples three years straight. His speed and hustle are helping Arizona win big at home.
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, defeating every male competitor while smashing the course record by over two hours. The 34-year-old ran 253 miles across Arizona's brutal desert in just 56 hours, proving that ultra-distance running might be where women's athletic advantages truly shine.
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah just launched a partnership to unlock hundreds of gigawatts of clean, always-on geothermal energy buried beneath the Mountain West. New drilling techniques borrowed from the oil industry are making the impossible suddenly possible.
West Virginia University's baseball team defeated Arizona State 7-3 to advance to the Big 12 Championship game for just the third time in school history. The ninth-ranked Mountaineers will face top-seeded Kansas on Saturday night, chasing their first conference tournament title in 30 years.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, raising over $20.1 million for Arizona nonprofits. That's $2 million more than last year's already impressive haul.
Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico just launched a groundbreaking partnership to tap hundreds of gigawatts of clean geothermal energy hidden beneath the Mountain West. This rare bipartisan win could power data centers and communities with always-on renewable electricity.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, beating last year's total by $2 million. Since 2010, this single golf tournament has raised over $180 million for Arizona communities.
An Arizona school built specifically for autistic students just celebrated its largest graduating class ever, with 42 students earning diplomas and certificates. What started with just two graduates in 2017 has grown into a statewide success story that's changing lives.
Yavapai College celebrated students excelling in nursing, aviation, welding, and other high-demand careers at its 2026 Evening of Recognition. These graduates are ready to fill critical jobs that strengthen their Arizona communities.
The University of Arizona conferred 10,000 degrees to students from across the globe, marking a milestone celebration of achievement and hope. More than 30,000 friends and family members gathered to witness the transformative moment.
Lectric eBikes just made high-end commuting accessible with their new XPress2, packing features usually reserved for $3,000+ bikes into a $1,399 package. The Arizona company is proving that going green doesn't have to drain your wallet.
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