By the time you read this, I hope to have been part of the preservation of a piece of Arizona history. As I write, I’m filled with pride, because whenever you get involved with history, you hope that someday, people yet unborn can learn from it.

The strategy for dealing with a young crime victim at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is kindness combined with a large dose of Sam.

All-Tribune First Team Offense

Brophy swim coach Pat O’Neill knew Gabriel Espinosa was the favorite to win the 50-yard freestyle at the Division I state championship meet in early November.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without hearing Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Carol of the Bells” playing on the radio.

On a chilly Saturday afternoon in Gilbert, Yuma Catholic came into its quarterfinal matchup with Scottsdale Christian expecting a battle.

A collection of some of the best East Valley high school football performances from Friday’s quarterfinals of the 2012 playoffs:

Caliber Collision in Gilbert has donated a reclaimed vehicle to a struggling Arizona family as part of the national Recycled Rides Program.

No. 6 Thatcher vs. No. 3 Tempe Prep

Einstein Bros Bagels and Noah’s New York Bagels will pay tribute to America’s veterans this year by offering a free Signature or Classic Bagel to all active, inactive and retired military personnel on Sunday.

Nico Bayless’ two-yard rushing touchdown with under a minute to go in the game propelled No. 6 Apollo to a 24-20 win over No. 11 Horizon, Friday, in the first round of the Division II football playoffs.

Guided by executive producer John Lasseter, Walt Disney Animation Studios has clearly devoted significant resources and talent to "Wreck-It Ralph," recruiting a top-notch cast and a diverse array of animation, visual effects and lighting artists to contribute to the distinct and varied vid-game styles. With a mix of retro eye-candy for grown-ups and a thrilling, approachable storyline for the tykes, the film casts a wide and beguiling net.

It could have been the biggest win Tempe Prep history.

A collection of the best individual performances from Week 9:

Paradise Valley knew Cactus Shadows’ quarterback, Bryce Kinsler, was closing in on the Class 4A career passing yardage record, but the Trojans weren’t about to hand it to him on their field.

Tempe quarterback Emanuel Gant, threw for five touchdowns and ran for another Friday to help the Buffaloes defeat visiting Arcadia, 49-39 in a Division III football shootout.

His voicemail is still on my cell phone from a couple of months ago.

A former longtime award-winning East Valley Tribune photographer known for capturing the essence of both extraordinary and ordinary people in portraits – and later telling peoples’ stories through compelling online video – died Friday.

Two of the top ranked teams in Division V had another classic battle Saturday night.

What makes the Emmys such an exciting award show to watch is, unlike the Oscars, the winners are not prematurely set in stone. Almost anything can happen on the big night, sometimes resulting in the greatest underdogs triumphing in victory. I’ll do my best to predict what will win on Emmy Sunday. Even if I’m wrong though, at least I can undeniably say which shows should win in each category.