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NEW: Arizona reports 2,020 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths Monday
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Arizona Gov. Ducey, 25 others ask for border meeting with President Biden
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
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Nonprofit providing free pedicab rides for elderly, hearing-impaired residents in Tempe
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As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Valley traffic returns and carbon emissions rise
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Arizona News
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Sept. 17-19
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel planning to return to work on Monday after exiting rehab is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.15 hours ago
Associated Press
Arizona's rural patients struggle to transfer to full state hospitals
As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.19 hours ago
Associated Press
3 men injured in Chandler explosion released from hospital; 1 remains
Three of the four men who suffered serious burn injuries in an explosion at a Chandler printing shop last month are out of the hospital now.21 hours ago
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,457 new COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,457 new COVID-19 cases and 26 additional deaths from the disease.1 day ago
KTAR.com
Highest priced single building industrial sale in Arizona history completed
The highest priced single building industrial sale in Arizona history has been completed, the seller announced Thursday.1 day ago
Wills Rice
I Love Mesa day to support local businesses recovering from COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association are coming together to bring I Love Mesa Day for businesses as they recover from COVID-191 day ago
Arizona Health
Associated Press
Arizona's rural patients struggle to transfer to full state hospitals
As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.19 hours ago
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,457 new COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,457 new COVID-19 cases and 26 additional deaths from the disease.1 day ago
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,742 new COVID-19 cases, 108 more deaths Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 2,742 new COVID-19 cases and 108 additional deaths from the disease.2 days ago
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,830 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 2,830 new COVID-19 cases and 19 additional deaths from the disease.3 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Carmona wants Arizona's focus on public health, not politics, in fight against COVID-19
When Dr. Richard Carmona joined Arizona's COVID-19 response team as an adviser late last month, one of his first goals was to shift the conversation about the pandemic from politics to public health.4 days ago
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,855 new COVID-19 cases, 27 more deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 2,855 new COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths from the disease.4 days ago
ArizonaSports.com
Arizona Coyotes reveal new white Kachina road jerseys
The Arizona Coyotes announced a return to their white road option to go along with their Kachina home jerseys.4 minutes ago
Jordan Hicks proud to persevere and remain integral to Cardinals defense
Despite the difficulties, Jordan Hicks has persevered and played an integral role in the Cardinals defense over the first two games.13 hours ago
Maxx Williams, 2nd half defense flip switch for Cardinals vs. Vikings
A double deflection turned reception and a stout defensive showing in the second half proved to be just what the Cardinals needed Sunday.14 hours ago
Rondale Moore providing instant impact in rookie year for Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals look like they've got a keeper in rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore, who had over 100 yards against the Vikings.15 hours ago
Cardinals catch a break, protect home turf behind Kyler Murray
In the NFL, there is a fine line between victory and vilification. The Cardinals ended up on the right side of the ledger on Sunday.15 hours ago
Rapid reactions: Cardinals survive last-minute FG attempt to beat Vikings
The Cardinals hung on for a narrow win over the Vikings to move to 2-0 on the season, thanks to missed field goal in the final minute.15 hours ago
Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Highest priced single building industrial sale in Arizona history completed
The highest priced single building industrial sale in Arizona history has been completed, the seller announced Thursday.1 day ago
Wills Rice
Bourbon and Bones to open third Valley location in Peoria next fall
Bourbon and Bones Chophouse will open a third Valley location on the corner of 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road in Peoria in 2022.2 days ago
KTAR.com
Order up! Morning Squeeze joins downtown Phoenix landscape
Breakfast-lunch chain Morning Squeeze toasted the opening of a third spot Friday, adding another daytime dining option in downtown Phoenix.3 days ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona Restaurant Week starts Friday with new $55 option on menu
A pricier option has been added to the menu for the fall 2021 edition of Arizona Restaurant Week, a 10-day event that kicks off Friday.3 days ago
SuElen Rivera
Multiple Valley museums offering free admission tickets this Saturday for Museum Day
A variety of Valley museum's will offer free entry as part of Museum Day on Saturday.3 days ago
KTAR.com
Landscape hotel in Sedona moves closer to North American debut
A Sedona hotel that bills itself as one of a kind and environmentally friendly will open for business in December, developers said.3 days ago
United States
Associated Press
Inflation forces homebuilders to take it slow, raise prices
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even in the hottest U.S. housing market in more than a decade, new home construction has turned into a frustratingly uncertain and costly proposition for many homebuilders. Rising costs and shortages of building materials and labor are rippling across the homebuilding industry, which accounted for nearly 12% of all U.S. home […]5 minutes ago
Associated Press
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000. And like the worldwide scourge of a century ago, the coronavirus may never entirely disappear from our midst. Instead, scientists hope the virus that causes COVID-19 becomes a mild seasonal bug as human immunity strengthens through vaccination […]11 minutes ago
Associated Press
New York City to conduct weekly COVID-19 tests in schools
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will begin conducting weekly, random COVID-19 tests of unvaccinated students in the nation’s largest school district in an attempt to more quickly spot outbreaks in classrooms. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement Monday, a day after the city’s teachers’ union sent de Blasio a […]14 minutes ago
Associated Press
Kidney from fallen Missouri officer goes to another cop
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Even after his death, a Missouri police officer has helped a fellow officer in a time of need. Independence Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, 22, graduated from the police academy just two months ago and was fatally shot by a suspect on Wednesday. The suspect also died in the shootout. Madrid-Evans was an […]27 minutes ago
Associated Press
Bond set at $15K for ex-Arkansas deputy in teen's shooting
LONOKE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a white teenager whose death has drawn the attention of civil rights activists was released Monday on $15,000 bond. Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County sheriff’s office, is set to appear again in court on Nov. 15, […]48 minutes ago
Associated Press
Trump CFO's lawyer says he suspects more indictments on way
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Donald Trump’s indicted corporate finance chief told a judge Monday he has “strong reason to believe” more indictments are coming in an ongoing New York investigation into the former president’s real estate empire. Lawyer Bryan Scarlatos made the remark during Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg’s first court appearance […]52 minutes ago
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Arizona Education
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Mesa High School evacuated after bomb threat called in
Mesa High School was evacuated Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was called in, authorities said.5 days ago
SuElen Rivera
71 Arizona nonprofits receive grants totaling $123M, trustees announce
In surprise individual presentations, 71 Arizona nonprofits were informed they will receive one-time grants totaling $123 million, officials announced Monday.6 days ago
Associated Press
Judge considering challenge to Arizona's school masks ban
A judge was considering whether to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of cities, counties and school districts to impose COVID-19 restrictions like mask mandates after hearing arguments in the case Monday.7 days ago
KTAR.com
South Mountain Community College breaks ground on $13.6M expansion, renovation
Construction of a $13.6 million science complex project at South Mountain Community College has begun with officials breaking ground on Monday.7 days ago
Associated Press
Arizona database flaws may put public safety at risk, auditors say
State auditors are casting a critical eye at the Arizona database used for conducting background checks of people seeking certain types of jobs or work licenses.8 days ago
SuElen Rivera
Ducey announces plans to work with educators, lawmakers to require 9/11 education
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday announced plans to work with educators and lawmakers to pass legislation guaranteeing 9/11 education in K-12 schools.9 days ago
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
7 ways your smartphone can help you get things done
Let’s jump into seven uses for your phone that can make the day and whatever tasks are on hand simpler.1 day ago
SuElen Rivera
Phoenix nonprofit partners with app for gardeners to donate food for hunger relief efforts
A nonprofit that works to overcome poverty in Phoenix has partnered with a mobile app that will allow gardeners to donate food to support local hunger relief efforts, officials announced Thursday.6 days ago
Kim Komando
Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner
If you just need to get a digital copy of your license or some other document, I’ll show you how to do it with the tech you own instead of buying a scanner.8 days ago
Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
A variety of tech makes deleting internet cookies a waste of time
The most common way your behavior is tracked is through the use of cookies, which are small text files that are placed in your computer with information about your online activities. Now there's fingerprinting.9 days ago
KTAR.com
Electric-vehicle conversion company moving to Gilbert, hiring 300
A Tempe-based electric vehicle conversion manufacturer plans to move into a huge new facility in the East Valley before the end of year and then ramp up production by spring.12 days ago
Torrence Dunham
Arizona among the first states to allow residents to add driver's license to Apple Wallet
Presenting your driver's license or state ID at select airport security checkpoints is about to get much easier as Arizona is among the first states that will allow residents to have identification cards on their Apple products.14 days ago
Sponsored Articles
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Grill like a pro this fall with tips from Albertsons
As the weather cools and football season kicks off, it’s a great time to fire up the grill and enjoy your favorite outdoor meals.19 days ago
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My Special Aflac Duck® taking flight in Arizona
For more than 65 years, Aflac has had the extraordinary opportunity and privilege to help provide peace of mind to individuals who have our supplemental insurance policies.2 months ago
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More stroke patients eligible for acute treatment, thanks to research
Historically, patients underwent acute stroke treatments according to strict time guidelines. But thanks to recent advancements in stroke research, more patients are becoming candidates for clot-busting drugs and endovascular therapy at specialized centers like Barrow Neurological Institute.2 months ago
Day & Night Air
Tips to lower your energy bill in the Arizona heat
Does your summer electric bill make you groan? Are you looking for effective ways to reduce your bill?2 months ago
Sanderson Ford
4 memorable All-Star moments
After a hiatus in 2020, the MLB All-Star Game is back at Coors Field in Denver on July 13. The Midsummer Classic is the symbolic midway point of Major League Baseball’s season and has been a popular summer tradition since 1933.3 months ago
