Stray dog finds kids, teacher who care, and find him a home

Rio Vista Elementary School teacher Kellie Walsh and her rescue dog, Prince, whom she adopted the day he was to be euthanized. Kids at the school found the dog at a park on Prince - thus his name.

Stray dog finds kids, Rio Vista Elementary School teacher who care, and find him a home

The tale of a stray boxer mix named Prince had a fairytale finish, thanks to kids and teachers at Rio Vista Elementary School.

Pick of the Preps: Hoops marathon at McKale today

Pick of the Preps

Pick of the Preps: Hoops marathon at McKale today

Although this is the final week of the regular season for soccer teams, basketball will take the spotlight today.

School notes

School districts get school supplies, food

Amphi's blended learning mixes online, classroom instruction

When her 11-year-old granddaughter was struggling in school, Christine Smalley knew she had to make a major change to get her back on track.

Williams Field 56, Amphitheater 6

Thomas Bolen

Williams Field 56, Amphitheater 6

At Amphitheater, the Panthers (1-4) fell into an early hole, going down 28-0 after the first quarter. Williams Field (5-0) racked up 372 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Amphi managed only 62 total yards.

Northwest school notes

Amphi clothing drive will be held Saturday

'Tax hawk' Mary Schuh dies at 77

Local-government watchdog Mary Schuh died Aug. 25 of cancer at age 77.

Sports shorts: Sabino quarterback denied a fifth year

Sabino quarterback Gaven DeFilippo's appeal for a fifth year of eligibility was denied by the Arizona Interscholastic Association on Monday.

Tax rates increase, but many bills drop

Most local tax districts raised their property tax rates this year, but because home values are still dropping, many people will pay a little less.

Neighbors: Retiring teacher raised animals, students

Jose Bernal is walking across a dirt pen hauling a 50-pound bag of lamb feed over his shoulder and bringing along an empty can to scoop it with.

Amphi sets 3 forums to address budget cuts

Officials with Amphitheater Public Schools will discuss recommended budget cuts at three public meetings this week.

Stubborn as Bulldogs

In the days leading up to his team's matchup against Amphi, Douglas coach Dick Keith couldn't help but talk about receiver and kick returner Joel Bello.

Stubborn as Bulldogs

CASEY CROWE : US coach takes time for locals

Standing on an empty mat in the basement-level wrestling room at the old Amphitheater High School gymnasium last week, was the leader of America's freestyle wrestling world.