The Paralympic Games closing ceremony earlier this week capped nearly three months of world-class athleticism.
Six Arizonans came back as Olympic and Paralympic champions, with gold, silver and bronze medals in sports including gymnastics, skateboarding, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball and paratriathlon.
Fifteen athletes that call Arizona home had made their way to Paris for the elite competitions.
Voices of Arizona
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Many unhoused seniors in Arizona struggle with memory loss either due to the stress of their situation or possible dementia. Meet a nurse caring for this population. -
KJZZ’s Voices of Arizona is a special segment where we shine a spotlight on everyday Arizonans who help make our state an extraordinary place to live. In this segment, we introduce you to a death doula, a person who helps a dying person, and those around them, get ready for the transition. -
KJZZ’s Voices of Arizona is a special segment where we shine a spotlight on everyday Arizonans who help make our state an extraordinary place to live. Here, we talk about a man who creates furniture for homeless shelters. -
President Joe Biden made a historic trip to the Gila River Indian Community last month and formally apologized for the U.S. government’s role in running federal Indian boarding schools. About four dozen had operated in Arizona. -
Arizona Game and Fish’s Wildlife Center in north Phoenix is home to 120 tortoises, including several dozen teeny-tiny babies. Meet Tegan Wolf, who cares for them.
