Increasing trade school enrollment could lead to an economic boost for Arizona

PHOENIX — There should be more discussions about trade schools in Arizona classrooms, according to Republican State Sen. Carine Werner. “If you are somebody who’s very interested in mechanics or welding or that hands-on trade, then it wouldn’t serve them …

Looking back and forward for Arizona softball after successful 2025

The end of the 2025 Arizona softball season was a class half-empty or class half-full situation. The Wildcats won 48 games, finished second in their inaugural Big 12 regular season, played for the conference title in Oklahoma City, hosted regionals, and …

Arizona Silver Belt — May 21, 2025

Incident reported at Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis, officials say

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry says the incident involved three inmates, two of whom had minor injuries. BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Two inmates are injured after an incident at a prison in Buckeye. The Arizona Department of …

Horse Tracks: Broncos get preseason work against the Arizona Cardinals

This year, the Denver Broncos will get some extra preseason work with the Arizona Cardinals before their game on August 16th. Given their proximity, the teams seem to play each other fairly often in the preseason, with 30 games in their preseason history. …

Arizona enacts age verification law for adult websites

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill requiring age verification for adult content websites, effective 90 days after the legislative session ends. Platforms must use digital IDs, third-party services or "commercially reasonable" methods to confirm users …

Arizona Western softball falls out of the NJCAA World Series

AWC falls to Grayson College and the hosts are eliminated from the NJCAA World Series. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Sophia Jenkins hit a grand slam to lead the Grayson Vikings to a 8-0 victory over the Arizona Western Lady Matadors in the NJCAA Softball …

Arizona wildland firefighters could see pay raise this budget season

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona wildland firefighters could be seeing a pay raise after a proposal from Gov. Katie Hobbs in her executive budget. Wildland firefighting often involves 14 to 16-hour days, much of which are spent outside cutting fire lines. The …

Current, future Arizona pitchers receive honors

Three Arizona pitchers may have entered their names in the portal, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t good news on the pitching front. Redshirt senior Devyn Netz was named first team All-American by Softball America, and incoming freshman Rylie Holder got …

Arizona volleyball gets commitment from UCF pin Britt Carlson

Arizona volleyball was relatively quiet during the first portal period in December, but head coach Rita Stubbs has added some of her best players during the late portal period. Two years ago, it was former No. 2 recruit Jordan Wilson. She has to hope to …