The Best of Cronkite News

“The Best of Cronkite News” highlights some the award-winning stories produced by students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Focusing on government and public affairs, Cronkite students file reports from across Arizona and its bureaus in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. This year’s program is hosted by Cronkite alumna Hailey Frances, an anchor and reporter at 12 News, KPNX-TV.

A public service of Arizona PBS made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Fountain Hills with text reading: Food Festival Saturday, April 11, 2026, Fountain Hills, Arizona
April 11

Join us for the We-Ko-Pa ‘Check, Please! Arizona’ Food Festival

The Superstition Mountains
aired April 3

What happened in Arizona during the American Revolution?

A student participates in a Super Why Reading Camp

Super Why Reading Camps help children build literacy skills

The Arizona PBS logo and text reading: Your Arizona Connection Starts Here

Celebrating Arizona PBS’ 65th Anniversary

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