Arizona soldiers in ‘Old Guard’ say honoring the fallen is the greatest service

Arizona soldiers in ‘Old Guard’ say honoring the fallen is the greatest service

By Chad Garland          Cronkite News Former Phoenix residents Tyler O’Connor and Enrique Garcia took different paths to the Army. O’Connor knew at age 7 that he wanted to be a soldier and spent four years in Army ROTC at Arizona

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Post-9/11, the National Guard serves – and sacrifices – abroad

Post-9/11, the National Guard serves – and sacrifices – abroad

By Pei Li          Cronkite News  Sgt. Mary Herrera answered her country’s call after 9/11 and was deployed to Iraq where she was shot twice in the right arm, a memory that she says is still fresh 10 years later. But

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Report: Arizona saw nation’s largest in-state tuition hikes

Report: Arizona saw nation’s largest in-state tuition hikes

By Xi Chen          Cronkite News Arizona’s four-year public universities had the nation’s largest in-state tuition and fees increase over the past five years, according the nonprofit organization that oversees the SAT. The College Board’s report said in-state tuition and fees

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Roberto Botticelli Charity Fall Fashion Show 2013

Roberto Botticelli Charity Fall Fashion Show 2013

Roberto Botticelli purveyor of Italian shoes, handbags and accessories is planning an exclusive fashion show event on Saturday, November 23, 2013 (5:00pm to 8:00pm) at Scottsdale Fashion Square to benefit Childhelp charity.  Event will take place in the common area

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Arizona finishes 12th in national ranking on energy-efficiency policies

Arizona finishes 12th in national ranking on energy-efficiency policies

By Jack Fitzpatrick          Cronkite News Arizona is the 12th-most energy-efficient state in the nation this year, the same position the state held last year, according to rankings released Wednesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The state’s utility

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Report: Foreclosure filings in Arizona at lowest level since 2006

Report: Foreclosure filings in Arizona at lowest level since 2006

By Kyle O’Donnell          Cronkite News New foreclosure filings in Arizona have fallen to the lowest level in seven years, a sign of a recovering housing market, according to RealtyTrac, a real estate information company. New foreclosure filings in Arizona fell

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Lawmaker ready to try again for state ban on texting while driving

Lawmaker ready to try again for state ban on texting while driving

By Óscar A. Contreras          Cronkite News Despite failing repeatedly since 2007, a state lawmaker said he is going to try again to have Arizona join 41 other states that have outlawed texting while driving. “Why shouldn’t we have a law?”

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Eric Bledsoe Sera Agente Libre

Eric Bledsoe Sera Agente Libre

Por Ivan Valenzuela   El base de Phoenix Suns, que se esperaba que hubiese firmado una extensión de contrato antes del plazo límite (este jueves), no ha alcanzado un acuerdo con la franquicia de Arizona. Eric Bledsoe será agente libre

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D-Backs’ Tom Harris Named CFO of the Year

D-Backs’ Tom Harris Named CFO of the Year

Arizona Diamondbacks Chief Financial Officer Tom Harris was named CFO of the Year by Financial Executives International (FEI) Arizona Chapter, presented by AZ Business Magazine. Harris was selected from six nominees and was presented with the honor, which recognizesprofessionals for

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Robles Plastic Surgery Gives Patients another Great Reason to Choose Sientra Breast Implants

Robles Plastic Surgery Gives Patients another Great Reason to Choose Sientra Breast Implants

Breast augmentation was among the top plastic surgery procedures in 2012 with over 286,274 augmentation mammoplasties.  Although volume and size are very important attributes, the feel and look of a new set of breast implants are among the top qualities

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