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Arizona officials expect 'unusually high' COVID-19 death, case report Tuesday
The Arizona Department of Health Services didn’t add new cases or deaths to its COVID-19 dashboard Sunday or Monday because of a scheduled system update.
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Good Life Festival with America, Don Felder coming to Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek next month
The Good Life Festival is set to return in November at its new home of Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek with iconic rock and roll band America headlining the event.
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US Marshals Service Task Force arrests Arizona man on charges related to weapons violations
The United States Marshals Service Task Force has arrested a man in Yuma based on a warrant issued for his arrest on charges related to weapons violations, authorities said Friday.
Danny Shapiro
Coldplay bringing tour to State Farm Stadium in Glendale next year
Grammy Award-winning rock band Coldplay is inviting its Arizona fans to "Viva La Vida" next May when it makes a tour stop at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Chad Bradley I Cronkite News
Low-income voters cast nearly 44% of all Arizona votes in 2020, study finds
Low-income voters accounted for 35% of the 168 million votes cast nationwide in the 2020 presidential election, and in Arizona that percentage was 44, according to a recent study by the Poor People’s Campaign.
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 15-17
Tempe city council members considering renaming locations linked to a local Ku Klux Klan chapter from the 1920s is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.Arizona Health
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Arizona officials expect 'unusually high' COVID-19 death, case report Tuesday
The Arizona Department of Health Services didn’t add new cases or deaths to its COVID-19 dashboard Sunday or Monday because of a scheduled system update.
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,399 new COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 2,399 new COVID-19 cases and 38 additional deaths from the disease.
Ali Vetnar
Phoenix man describes battle with West Nile virus as cases spike
A north Phoenix man is one of many who have battled West Nile virus in Arizona this season as the state leads the country in cases.
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,386 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Thursday
Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 2,386 new COVID-19 cases and six additional deaths from the disease.
Ali Vetnar
UArizona medical students to deliver healthy meals to cancer patients in Phoenix
University of Arizona medical students will soon deliver healthy meals to the homes of cancer patients in Phoenix as part of a partnership with a Valley-based nonprofit organization.
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,319 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, subtracts 6 deaths
Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 2,319 new COVID-19 cases and made a data correction that subtracted six deaths from the pandemic total.
ArizonaSports.com
Kellan Olson
Suns add unnecessary unease with no Deandre Ayton extension
It would appear the Suns are attempting to nickel and dime with their No. 1 overall pick from 2018, and that could backfire.
Associated Press
Arizona football’s Gunner Cruz is Wildcats’ 2nd starting QB out for year
Arizona has lost its second quarterback in two weeks to a season-ending injury after Jordan McCloud was previously deemed out.
Arizona Sports
Suns extend G Landry Shamet on 4-year, $43 million deal
Landry Shamet has cemented himself as one of the league's best shooters, posting a three-point percentage of 39.7% on 5.3 attempts per game.
Associated Press
Vikings put CB Patrick Peterson on IR with hamstring injury
Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson was placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring. He must miss a minimum of three games.
Arizona Sports
Report: Deandre Ayton extension talks with Suns end before deadline
Deandre Ayton and the Suns have ended extension talks with three hours left before the deadline, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.
Tyler Drake
The 5: Arizona Cardinals standouts through 6 games in 2021
It has certainly been a team effort across the board, but there have been more than a few key contributors to the Cardinals' success in 2021.Arizona Business
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Phoenix adopts roadmap to cut emissions, reach net-zero goal by 2050
The city of Phoenix Tuesday approved a climate action plan with the goal of reaching net-zero by 2050 while also reducing 50% of emissions by 2030.
Danny Shapiro
Circle K introducing frictionless checkout at Tempe store, other Arizona locations
Circle K has introduced frictionless checkout at a Tempe store with plans to expand the technology to several Arizona locations in the coming weeks.
KTAR.com
Tratto in Phoenix makes New York Times' top 50 restaurant list for 2021
Phoenix restaurant Tratto has been named to The New York Times' list of the top 50 restaurants in the nation for 2021.
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.
KTAR.com
Retail real estate company to develop 3 shopping centers in metro Phoenix
The owner of numerous shopping centers in metro Phoenix plans to add three more to the Valley after a decade-plus break from ground-up retail development.
Danny Shapiro
Arizona makes $5 million more available to help small business recovery
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has made $5 million more in funding available to aid small businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent weather-related damages.United States
Associated Press
Fate of NYC City Hall Jefferson statue unclear after vote
NEW YORK (AP) — An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be removed from New York’s City Council chamber by the end of the year, a little-known city commission voted Monday, but it’s unclear where it will go. Some members of the 51-member New York City Council have called for years for the statue to […]
Associated Press
Trump files lawsuit to keep Jan. 6 documents from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday sought to block the release of documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to a congressional committee investigating the attack, challenging President Joe Biden’s initial decision to waive executive privilege. In a federal lawsuit, Trump said the committee’s request was “almost limitless in scope,” and […]
Associated Press
QAnon figure says he's running for congress to fix elections
PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Watkins, one of the most prominent figures in the QAnon conspiracy movement, said Monday he is running for Congress in Arizona because the state is at the forefront of the fight by many Republicans over the 2020 election results. Watkins, a prominent promoter of false claims that the presidency was stolen […]Associated Press
Group decries sentencing of Oklahoma woman for miscarriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A national advocacy group for women on Monday blasted the sentencing of a 21-year-old Oklahoma woman to prison for a manslaughter conviction after she suffered a miscarriage while using methamphetamine. Brittney Poolaw, of Lawton, was sentenced to four years in prison this month after a jury convicted her of first-degree manslaughter. […]
Associated Press
Biden's dilemma: Satisfying Manchin risks losing other Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s Washington’s enduring question: What does Joe Manchin want? But increasingly the answer is crystal clear. The conservative West Virginia Democrat wants to dismantle President Joe Biden’s proposed climate change strategies and social services expansion in ways that are simply unacceptable for most in his party. So the question becomes less about […]Associated Press
Florida school massacre families settle suit with district
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The families of the 17 people killed in the 2018 Florida high school massacre, most of the wounded and others traumatized have reached a $25 million settlement with the Broward County school district in a lawsuit that had accused it of negligence. David Brill, the families’ attorney, confirmed Monday that […]Podcasts
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Kevin Stone
ASU, UArizona, NAU announce COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees
Arizona’s three public universities announced Friday they will be requiring most employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.
Jim Cross
Tempe Union High School District to phase out resource officers
The Tempe Union High School District has voted to phase out the use of local police as school resource officers by next August.
Ali Vetnar
UArizona medical students to deliver healthy meals to cancer patients in Phoenix
University of Arizona medical students will soon deliver healthy meals to the homes of cancer patients in Phoenix as part of a partnership with a Valley-based nonprofit organization.
Griselda Zetino
New data shows student enrollment rebounding at Arizona’s public schools
Enrollment appears to be increasing for public schools across Arizona, according to the latest student count numbers by the state Department of Education.
Griselda Zetino
Arizona education experts concerned Latino students still lag in classroom
Latinos make up nearly half of all K-12 public school students in Arizona but continue to underperform on key education benchmarks, raising concerns about the state's future workforce.
Kevin Stone
Arizona education chief says federal COVID funds 'essential' for safe schools
Arizona has now received more than $4 billion in federal COVID-19 recovery funds for education, which Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said has been “incredibly critical” for schools to safely reopen because “the state has fallen short” in that regard.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
9 photos you should always have at the ready on your phone
Your phone’s photo library is good for more than just selfies and pictures of food for Instagram. Snap and keep copies of important documents such as vaccination cards, driver's license and other forms of identification.
Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
This is what you need to know about security for Windows 11
Here's what you need to know about Windows 11 security on your device.
Danny Shapiro
Circle K introducing frictionless checkout at Tempe store, other Arizona locations
Circle K has introduced frictionless checkout at a Tempe store with plans to expand the technology to several Arizona locations in the coming weeks.
KTAR.com
ADOT begins project to bring broadband internet to rural Arizona communities
A new Arizona Department of Transportation project is underway to deliver broadband internet access to rural communities.
GENESIS SANDOVAL | CRONKITE NEWS
Robocalls in Arizona dip as FCC rules kick in; advocates say more should be done
Robocalls to Arizonans dropped by more than 3 million in July, to about 84.4 million for the month, as the first phase of a new federal mandate took effect that requires phone companies to implement anti-robocall measures.
Kim Komando
9 free software copycats that work better than expensive programs
There are more features and tricks hiding in your Mac or PC than most people will ever know. You can do even more if you know the right software to download.
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What you need to know about spine health
With 540 million people suffering from lower back pain, it remains the leading cause of long-term disability. That’s why World Spine Day on Oct. 16 will raise awareness about spinal health with its theme, BACK2BACK. “BACK2BACK will focus on highlighting ways in which people can help their spines by staying mobile, avoiding physical inactivity, not overloading […]
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Why fall maintenance is important for your heating system and A/C
It’s easy to ignore your heater and air conditioner when they’re working but the moment something breaks, you will likely regret not keeping up with maintenance. After all, if something goes wrong, you may be stuck with a repair that will take longer and be more expensive than simple maintenance.
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How to sharpen your vision with elective procedures
Imagine opening your eyes in the morning and being able to see clearly. You wouldn’t have to wait to put on glasses or contacts, and there would be no more blurry showers nor forgetting where your glasses are.
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3 cool tips to turn everyday moments into learning experiences for your child
Early brain development has a crucial impact on a child’s ability to learn and succeed in school and life. Research has shown that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age five.
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Best fall road trips to take on a motorcycle
Autumn in Arizona brings the beauty of color-changing leaves and a relief from summer heat. It’s one of the most pleasant times to explore the outdoors, especially on a motorcycle.