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Published 5 hours agoShe owns 3 popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix. ICE detained her for 8 months
Kelly Yu owns three popular sushi restaurants in the Phoenix area. When she was detained by ICE, the local community rallied around her. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visits Yu at one of her restaurants.
Phoenix Mercury fans show up in big way for home closer despite disappointing end to season
In the 2025 WNBA season, the Phoenix Mercury made it all the way to the WNBA Finals before losing to the Las Vegas Aces 4-0 in a best-of-seven series. Despite the loss, the team had grown to being in championship contention. Fast forward to the 2026 WNBA season, the team finished…
In final game of the regular season, Phoenix Mercury lose 100-82 to Las Vegas Aces
The Phoenix Mercury (16-27) welcomed the Las Vegas Aces (30-13) for each team’s final regular season game on Thursday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. “It’s a little bit of a letdown,” Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. “This is the time of year that you want to be excited…
Rising lose 3-1 to El Paso—playoff chances grow questionable despite close gap
Phoenix Rising welcomed El Paso Locomotive on Saturday night at Phoenix Rising Stadium FC. Phoenix was coming off a 2-1 win over Tulsa, while El Paso had beaten Loudoun United 4-1. Despite winning two out of their last three games, Phoenix had a tough opponent, as El Paso was…
Getting to know: Karen Bartunek
Karen Bartunek is a Phoenix native and mom of two who enjoys spending her free time reading, dancing, traveling, and, of course, indulging in absurd amounts of coffee. Her family […]
Phoenix hangs on to 2-1 win over Tulsa—grab crucial points for playoff hunt
Phoenix Rising welcomed Tulsa on Saturday night at Phoenix Rising Stadium FC. Tulsa was riding high, having won two out of their last three matches, while Phoenix was coming off a disappointing 1-1 draw against Monterey Bay. Tulsa sat fifth in Group West, while Rising sat ninth.…
Supervisor Steve Gallardo Offers Condolences to Loved Ones of George Dean
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend George Dean, longtime President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Urban League and a dedicated champion for civil rights, equality and opportunity.
The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future
A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.