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Over 5,700 Arizona students turned everyday frustrations into real inventions this year, from cat toys to robotic trash collectors. Their creations competed at Arizona State University in a statewide contest teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs.
High school students in rural Arizona will pitch their startup ideas Shark Tank-style for $1,000 in cash prizes this June. The free four-day program teaches real business skills from local entrepreneurs who've built successful companies.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Retired lawyer Tom Henderson now drives hundreds of miles weekly to ensure remote Arizona veterans reach their medical appointments. A growing network of volunteer drivers is bridging vast distances to deliver healthcare access across 65,000 square miles of northern Arizona.
Arizona's energy leaders just delivered a roadmap to power the state's booming economy with clean, affordable energy while creating thousands of jobs. The plan cuts red tape on solar and wind projects to meet surging demand from tech companies and protect the grid.
Josh Lederer went from battling addiction to celebrating 16 years of sobriety and running Recovery Electric in Arizona's Quad Cities. Now he's coaching youth sports, mentoring young athletes, and proving that second chances can spark powerful transformations.
Arizona State University students will pitch breakthrough technology projects to investors and industry leaders during the state's inaugural AZ Tech Week, featuring over 300 events connecting Arizona's booming tech community. From game design demos to drone exhibitions, the April 6-12 celebration puts student innovation front and center.
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.
After the successful Artemis II mission, Arizona State University scientists are already preparing for humanity's next giant leap: landing astronauts on the Moon in 2027. From training crews in lunar-like desert craters to guiding missions from Earth, Arizona is helping write the next chapter of space exploration.
When a donkey fell into a Central Arizona Project canal, firefighters didn't hesitate to launch an unusual rescue mission. The creative save shows emergency crews are ready to help any neighbor in need, no matter how many legs they have.
Arizona installed nearly 2 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, shattering previous records and bringing the state's total capacity to 11.5 gigawatts. The sunny state now leads the nation in solar growth while other states saw installations decline.
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.
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.
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 dehydrated hiker trapped on a cliff in Cochise County, Arizona got a second chance thanks to a coordinated rescue effort. Multiple agencies worked together to bring him home safely.
United Food Bank is calling for volunteers as Arizona families face rising food costs and growing need. Last year 5,000 volunteers helped pack 34,000 emergency food bags monthly.
Voters chose clean energy advocates for most Salt River Project board seats in Arizona's most watched utility election. Despite being outspent 10-to-1, the Clean Energy Team secured victories across multiple districts.
Arizona's largest utility just elected a clean energy majority to its board for the first time. The Salt River Project now has champions of renewable power making decisions for millions of customers.
A massive solar and battery facility breaking ground in Yuma County will deliver clean energy to thousands of Arizona homes while saving 260 million gallons of water annually. The Pioneer Clean Energy Center represents a new model for renewable power that works around the clock.
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