Special Olympics flag football championship's inclusive message
Four Valley high schools are competing for silver and gold medals. It?s all part of Special Olympics of Arizona?s flag football championship. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen takes us to the game.
Four Valley high schools are competing for silver and gold medals. It?s all part of Special Olympics of Arizona?s flag football championship. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen takes us to the game.
Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South
Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.
Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.
2 Black women elected to Senate for the first time in U.S. history
The victories of Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks mark the first time African American women will serve together in the Senate.
The victories of Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks mark the first time African American women will serve together in the Senate.
Meet race car driver Courtney Jane Casale
Being a female motor sports athlete can be tough with women only getting about 10% of sponsorships. FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with Courtney Jane Casale who is training here in the Valley and is on a mission to make a name for herself and inspire others as a race car driver.
Being a female motor sports athlete can be tough with women only getting about 10% of sponsorships. FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with Courtney Jane Casale who is training here in the Valley and is on a mission to make a name for herself and inspire others as a race car driver.
Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Phoenix Pride Parade marches through the streets
The annual Pride parade marched through the streets of central Phoenix on Sunday. Take a look at who made special appearances.
The annual Pride parade marched through the streets of central Phoenix on Sunday. Take a look at who made special appearances.
Lilly Ledbetter, whose fight for fair pay changed US law, passes away at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, the advocate who inspired the landmark Fair Pay Act, has passed away at 86. Her lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to crucial wage discrimination legislation in the U.S.
Lilly Ledbetter, the advocate who inspired the landmark Fair Pay Act, has passed away at 86. Her lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to crucial wage discrimination legislation in the U.S.
Arizona State Fair hosts Omnium Circus
One of the most diverse circus crews in the world is now at the Arizona State Fair. The award-winning Omnium Circus champions those with disabilities and prides themselves on reaching audiences by integrating ASL and audio descriptions in every one of their shows. FOX 10's Anita Roman got a preview.
One of the most diverse circus crews in the world is now at the Arizona State Fair. The award-winning Omnium Circus champions those with disabilities and prides themselves on reaching audiences by integrating ASL and audio descriptions in every one of their shows. FOX 10's Anita Roman got a preview.
Previewing the 11th annual Girls Golf of Phoenix event
The city of Mesa is declaring this Saturday, Oct. 5, Girls Golf Day. They're doing this in celebration of the 11th annual Girls Golf of Phoenix event, open for girls aged three to 18. FOX 10's Irene Snyder was there to get a preview of everything they have planned.
The city of Mesa is declaring this Saturday, Oct. 5, Girls Golf Day. They're doing this in celebration of the 11th annual Girls Golf of Phoenix event, open for girls aged three to 18. FOX 10's Irene Snyder was there to get a preview of everything they have planned.
More Americans say Kamala Harris' gender will hurt her chances of being elected president: Poll
Americans are more likely to believe that being a woman will hurt Kamala Harris’ chances in the November election, compared to eight years ago when Hillary Clinton was running.
Americans are more likely to believe that being a woman will hurt Kamala Harris’ chances in the November election, compared to eight years ago when Hillary Clinton was running.
El Grito Festival takes over downtown Phoenix
Mexican culture is on display on Sunday night at the El Grito Festival. It's the third year for the event in downtown Phoenix. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean joins us from the middle of it all.
Mexican culture is on display on Sunday night at the El Grito Festival. It's the third year for the event in downtown Phoenix. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean joins us from the middle of it all.
Arizona’s ban on transgender athletes playing girls' school team sports remains blocked, court says
A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls' school sports teams.
A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls' school sports teams.
Trailblazing women who ran for president before Kamala Harris
Before Kamala Harris, many pioneering women broke barriers by running for U.S. president. From Victoria Claflin Woodhull in 1872 to modern candidates like Nikki Haley, these trailblazing women paved the way for future generations in American politics.
Before Kamala Harris, many pioneering women broke barriers by running for U.S. president. From Victoria Claflin Woodhull in 1872 to modern candidates like Nikki Haley, these trailblazing women paved the way for future generations in American politics.
NASA 'Hidden Figures' women to receive Congressional Gold Medals
Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson are receiving awards for their contributions to NASA’s space program.
Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson are receiving awards for their contributions to NASA’s space program.
Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
AZ charity spreads baseball to underserved communities
Arizona charity based on baseball, Home2First, is getting called-up to the big leagues. It was pitched by a Scottsdale family to help get baseball gear to kids in the Dominican Republic. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Arizona charity based on baseball, Home2First, is getting called-up to the big leagues. It was pitched by a Scottsdale family to help get baseball gear to kids in the Dominican Republic. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell opens up about 20-year-old son
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Mountain Park Health Center to offer afforable options
Mountain Park Health Center is offering either low cost or free pediatric appointments. It's also hoping to give away 15,000 backpacks this summer. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
Mountain Park Health Center is offering either low cost or free pediatric appointments. It's also hoping to give away 15,000 backpacks this summer. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
Paris 2024 official: Opening ceremony showed community tolerance despite furor
Paris organizers defended the Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday amid backlash over the apparent mocking of The Last Supper during the performance.
Paris organizers defended the Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday amid backlash over the apparent mocking of The Last Supper during the performance.
Kamala Harris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.
Harris is the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.