Teen arrested after allegedly firing shots on ASU’s campus
December 1, 2022 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A teenager was arrested early Thursday after allegedly firing shots on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, authorities said.
Campus police said the 17-year-old boy was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.
Liz Cheney says Arizona GOP candidates threaten democracy
October 6, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday said the Republican candidates for Arizona governor and secretary of state pose a huge risk for democracy because both say they will refuse to certify election results if they don't like the results.
Clarence Dixon dies in Arizona’s 1st execution since 2014
May 11, 2022 GMTFLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man convicted of killing a college student in 1978 was put to death Wednesday after a nearly eight-year hiatus in the state’s use of the death penalty brought on by a nearly two-hour execution that critics say was botched.
19-year-old ASU student found dead at campus fitness center
April 18, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona State University police say a 19-year-old student was found dead over the weekend at a campus swimming pool.
Adam Wolfe, an ASU police spokesman, told The Arizona Republic that officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man Saturday night at the Sun Devil Fitness Center in Tempe.
Tuition increases OK’d for Arizona’s 3 public universities
April 8, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The board that oversees Arizona's three public universities on Thursday approved modest tuition increases for incoming freshmen students who are state residents and larger boosts for non-residents.
Arizona high court revives AG’s suit against ASU hotel plan
April 5, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Mark Brnovich against the board that oversees the state's three public universities over a hotel development agreement, giving him the right to try to prove the deal doesn't benefit taxpayers.
ASU student arrested, explosive devices found in dorm room
March 2, 2022 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona State University student is facing charges after explosive devices were found in his fifth-floor dorm room, according to campus police.
ASU police said 19-year-old Logan Reynolds of Santa Barbara, California was arrested Monday and booked into the Maricopa County Jail on suspicion of two counts of misconduct involving weapons.
Arizona marks 2 years since state’s first COVID-19 case
January 26, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — As some expressed cautious optimism that Arizona's surge of COVID-19 will soon peak, public health experts, overworked health care workers and former Arizona State University students reflected Wednesday on the anniversary of the state's first coronavirus case.
Arizona high court mulls AG’s suit against ASU hotel plan
December 16, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The state Supreme Court on Thursday appeared conflicted over whether Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's lawsuit challenging a deal between Arizona State University and a hotel developer should be revived.
Maricopa Board of Supervisors fills Arizona House vacancy
December 16, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona State University official has been appointed to the Arizona House to fill a vacancy.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to appoint Democrat Marcelino Quinonez to fill the District 27 vacancy created by the November resignation of Rep.
Suspect arrested in crash that killed retired ASU policeman
December 16, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a retired Arizona State University police officer last week, authorities said.
Tempe police said 35-year-old Jeron Meeks was taken into custody Tuesday and remains jailed on suspicion of multiple charges including manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death, drug possession and criminal trespass.
Man arrested after Quran damaged at Arizona State University
December 11, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State University police have arrested a man they say is responsible for damaging Islamic literature and a copy of the Quran at the campus library.
Police are investigating a motive for damage at the Hayden Library's interfaith room on Wednesday.
ASU students protest Rittenhouse as possible student
December 2, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State University student groups protesting Kyle Rittenhouse's ties to the school marched Wednesday, nearly coming to blows with his conservative-leaning supporters.
Suspect in sexual assault by ASU campus remains at large
October 18, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State University police are searching for the suspect who sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint.
An ASU crime alert said the victim reported the assault Sunday morning near a parking structure on the Tempe campus.
Biden announces nominees for humanities and arts endowments
October 5, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his picks to head the National Endowments for the Humanities and the Arts, tapping a Harvard University scholar and an Arizona State University professor to oversee the federal agencies.
Arizona senator condemns activists pursuing her on campus
October 4, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said Monday that activists who confronted her outside an Arizona State University classroom and filmed her inside a restroom were not engaging in “legitimate protest.”
Man who refused to wear mask arrested after alleged assault
September 27, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A man who refused to wear a mask and was asked to leave during a performance at Arizona State University’s Gammage Auditorium has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted two staff members, according to campus police.
Arizona high court to consider AG’s suit against university
September 15, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The state Supreme Court has agreed to review two lower courts' rulings against state Attorney General Mark Brnovich in his lawsuit challenging a deal between Arizona State University and hotel developers.
New ASU Havasu program aims to help address nurse shortage
June 27, 2021 GMTLAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Even before the pandemic, a scarcity of nurses was an ongoing concern in Arizona especially in more rural areas.
An Arizona State University nursing program, set to debut at the school's Lake Havasu City campus this fall, aims to put a dent in that shortage.
Ducey blocks ASU policy requiring masks for unvaccinated
June 15, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday blocked a new Arizona State University policy that would have required unvaccinated students to submit to twice-weekly COVID-19 testing and wear a mask, calling the decision “bad policy.”
Tempe police: Shooting at apartment building leaves 1 dead
April 28, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — One man is dead and another injured after a shooting at an apartment building near the Arizona State University campus, Tempe police said Wednesday...
Uber drivers can study at ASU online for free under program
November 1, 2018 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona State University and Uber announced a new partnership Thursday that will allow some of the ridesharing app's drivers to pursue a degree online...
Prep girls swimming: Madison West’s Katrina Marty turns a case of mistaken identity into a future destination
August 30, 2018 GMTKatrina Marty always knew she wanted to swim at Arizona State University.
Six years ago, when she was a middle-school student and emerging star swimmer, she went so far as to send an email to Arizona State, just to let them know of her plans.
Devils back on campus
August 12, 2018 GMTOn Saturday, Yasmine Baba was settling into her new dorm room at the Arizona State University, Lake Havasu City Campus. It was move-in day for new students and for Baba, after a 1,277-mile trek from Seattle to Havasu, a new chapter in her life.
ASU Havasu prepping for a community garden
December 15, 2017 GMTAt the far end of the Arizona State University Lake Havasu City campus, is a space that is no bigger than a hotel pool. In fact, this was what it once was prior to the school purchasing the hotel and turning it into dorm rooms.
ASU DREAMers and supporters march in favor of DACA, against in-state tuition lawsuit
October 31, 2017 GMTAndrea Jaramillo Valencia
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ASU DREAMers and supporters march in favor of DACA, against in-state tuition lawsuit
Shawn Vestal: Spokane is a leader as body cameras catch on at more police departments
September 22, 2017 GMTDenis McCormick’s job is to monitor complaints about Denver police officers. When the department was getting ready to start wearing body cameras, he found out by reading about it in the newspaper.
Shawn Vestal: Spokane is a leaders as body cameras catch on at more police departments
September 22, 2017 GMTDenis McCormick’s job is to monitor complaints about Denver police officers. When the department was getting ready to start wearing body cameras, he found out by reading about it in the newspaper.
Medical Center president up for top job at Arizona State University
March 1, 2017 GMTDr. Robert Robbins, CEO of the Texas Medical Center, has been named one of two finalists for the University of Arizona presidency, the school announced Tuesday.
Robbins and Arizona State University executive vice president Sethuraman Panchanathan are being invited to interview for the job on March 6, said a spokeswoman for the university's board of regents said.