House votes to repeal near-total abortion ban; bill still needs Senate OK

Navajo psychiatrist bridges gaps between culture and care

Abortion law status remains unclear, even as lawmakers near repeal of ban

House votes to repeal near-total abortion ban; bill still needs Senate OK

PHOENIX – The Arizona House voted Wednesday to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortion, with three Republicans joining all Democrats to reverse the law despite emotional rhetoric from anti-abortion lawmakers.

Dr. Richard Laughter incorporates traditional Native methods into his psychiatric practice. “You can only do so much for their mental health if you’re just using meds and short therapy sessions,” he said. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

Navajo psychiatrist bridges gaps between culture and care

Abortion law status remains unclear, even as lawmakers near repeal of ban

Phoenix, CAP work to address water supply issues

Arizona military symposium highlights suicide prevention

‘Airbnb’ for boats, Arizona astrotourism takes off, ASU football wide receivers coach

Phoenix, CAP work to address water supply issues

Arizona military symposium highlights suicide prevention

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George Goode sits in front of his trailer on the Tohono O’odham Nation on April 10, 2024. Goode bought his trailer 30 years ago when the Native American Horse Education Foundation was still a dream. Now, he uses the trailer daily to help teach equine education to Native Americans. It houses materials necessary for horseshoeing, including burners, anvils, nails and shoes. (Photo by Sam Ballesteros/Cronkite News)

Farrier brings horseshoeing education to Native American communities

Farrier brings horseshoeing education to Native American communities

Golfer Robyn Choi walks toward the third green of Seville Golf and Country Club, which serves as one of the 25 LPGA tournaments to be played in the U.S. in 2024 out of the 37 announced at the beginning of the season. (Photo by Maxwell Williams/Cronkite News)

Success of Nelly Korda, improved marketing could help increase LPGA audience

Success of Nelly Korda, improved marketing could help increase LPGA audience

More than 100 HBCU programs have football, and several of those schools will come to Arizona in May to watch local athletes. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images)

Football mom’s idea brings HBCU programs, Arizona players together

Football mom’s idea brings HBCU programs, Arizona players together

A classroom sits empty in Imagination Childcare and Preschool in Litchfield Park as children play outside on April 2. Families at this preschool have received funding from Quality First, a quality rating and improvement program. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

Early childhood care funds set to expire June 30

Early childhood care funds set to expire June 30

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego delivers her annual State of the City address at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel on April 23, 2024. (Photo by Crystal Aguilar/Cronkite News)

State of the City: Phoenix mayor highlights jobs, housing, sustainability

State of the City: Phoenix mayor highlights jobs, housing, sustainability

Computers at the Litchfield Park Library are available for library visitors to use on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Kayla Mae Jackson/Cronkite News)

Valley libraries embrace digital evolution

Valley libraries embrace digital evolution

Without scholarships or backing, ASU's scrappy Overwatch team has emerged as one of the best in the nation in the collegiate esports scene. (Photo by Sammy Nute/Cronkite News)

Unfunded ASU Overwatch team punches above its weight class in esports

Unfunded ASU Overwatch team punches above its weight class in esports

Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo has hinted at moving the Roadrunners to Tempe, drawing concern from the Tucson hockey community. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

Relocation talk clouds Roadrunners’ future in Tucson

Relocation talk clouds Roadrunners’ future in Tucson