Tempe soldier returns from Kuwait to surprise daughter in class

Staff Sgt. Madeline Perez has not laid eyes on her daughter, Xailyz, for nearly a year. She was deployed overseas in January, and on Nov. 10, she finally got a chance to see her daughter in a surprise that left both Staff Sgt. Perez and her daughter with tears of happiness.

Junior Achievement program celebrates 20th anniversary
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Junior Achievement, a program that teaches kids about business and how to be an entrepreneur, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

Arizona opens Lloyd era with 81-52 win over Northern Arizona

Kerr Kriisa had 17 points, five assists, played tenacious defense and revved up the crowd with his intensity. Christian Koloko, Arizona’s 7-foot swatting center, dominated on the defensive end, blocking five shots while altering several others.

ASU recreational therapy students providing adaptive sports for veterans
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Recreational therapy students with Arizona State University are proving an adaptive sports experience for veterans in the Phoenix area. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has a look.

UArizona receives grant for project to learn how plants 'talk'

Scientists know plants talk to each other and animals by sending signals, through the air and underground. Now, scientists want to use the latest technology to decipher that language, so plants can tell us what they want.

Former USC athletics official pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

A former USC senior associate athletic director has pleaded guilty for her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign

The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.

Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort

Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.

White runs for 202 yards, Arizona State beats USC 31-16

And the Sun Devils (6-2, 4-1 Pac-12) needed White after lackluster losses to Utah and Washington State.

Maricopa County Community College District gears up to offer 4-year degrees

The Maricopa County Community College District announced Wednesday that the planned degrees would be offered “as soon as fall of 2023.”

Education groups short on signatures in push for tax cut referendum

Education supporters have failed to collect sufficient valid signatures to give voters a chance to repeal a new state law that exempts some business owners from a tax increase on the wealthy to boost school funding.

New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules

A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.

Former USC official to plead guilty in college admission scandal

Donna Heinel, a former USC senior associate athletic director, is expected to plead guilty Friday to her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.

USC, Arizona State face off to stay in Pac-12 South race

“It’s about the process and where it starts,” Arizona State coach Herm Edwards said. “Every week you have an opportunity to win a game. The joy you feel, the accomplishment you feel as a football team to win. And we haven’t felt that.”

Arizona aiming to end 20-game losing streak against Cal

Arizona is coming off its best offensive game of the season, setting season highs with 466 yards and 34 points. The Wildcats rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit, but couldn’t make it all the way back, losing 41-34.

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.

Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.