
Arizona AARP wants more focus on nursing homes as virus metrics lower
COVID-19 deaths and infections are coming down in skilled nursing homes in Arizona, but the state's chapter of AARP says an eighth of them have under a week’s supply of personal protective equipment on hand and a fifth of nursing homes are short-staffed.
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Ducey orders flags at half-staff for victims of Indianapolis shooting
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Tutor charged with fraud for allegedly concealing arrest history
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Think Tank discusses breaking the cycle of poverty
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As America embraces early voting, GOP hurries to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.Comments -
After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift his predecessor’s historically low cap on refugees by next month, after initially moving only to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements. -
Lawyers say Arizona’s fine over prison care could reach $23M
Lawyers representing Arizona prisoners say a third round of contempt of court fines against the state for failing to improve health care for incarcerated people could reach as high as $23 million. -
Arizona working with FEMA to open Pima County vaccination site
Arizona officials said Friday the state is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open a long-awaited mass vaccination site in Pima County by the end of the month. -
Former officer at Phoenix prison sentenced for sexually abusing inmate
A former federal prison officer who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an inmate in Phoenix was sentenced Thursday to eight months behind bars. -
GCU to hold ceremonies for record graduating class next week
Grand Canyon University will honor a record graduating class of around 28,000 students with in-person ceremonies starting next week. -
Arizona DPS says ICE, Border Patrol wouldn't take custody of 17 migrants
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said it released 17 people who were in the country illegally after they were found during a traffic stop Friday morning because federal authorities wouldn’t help. -
'Cold': Joyce Yost's killer evaded long-term custody on 3 occasions
Police and prosecutors had at least three opportunities following the April 1985 rape of Joyce Yost to prevent the man who had sexually assaulted her from making good on his threat to return and take her life. -
Suspect detained in north Phoenix after gunfire, wreck on I-17
A suspect was in custody after a police chase in north Phoenix resulted in a three-vehicle collision and closed southbound Interstate 17 for four hours Friday, authorities said. -
Police arrest 2 suspects after burglary attempt at Scottsdale business
Police said they secured the scene of what had been an "active crime" on Scottsdale Road on Friday morning. -
Arizona reports 845 new COVID-19 cases, 30 additional deaths Friday
Arizona public health officials on Friday reported 845 new coronavirus cases and 30 additional deaths from COVID-19. -
Arizona's historic drought won't be fixed in single strong monsoon season
Climate experts say drought conditions in Arizona are the type usually only seen once or twice in a century and one season of rain won't fix it. -
FBI previously interviewed gunman who killed 8 in Indianapolis
FBI agents last year interviewed the gunman who fatally shot eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, the bureau said. -
Only freeway closure this weekend is a portion of Loop 101 in north Phoenix
A portion of the Loop 101 in north Phoenix is the only freeway closure this weekend for Valley drivers, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced Thursday. -
Arizona K12 Center receives $2.5 million to support mentoring program
The Arizona K12 Center has received $2.5 million from the Arizona Department of Education to support a mentoring program for training new teachers, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Thursday. -
Glendale libraries set to reopen Monday with full services, new hours
Public libraries in Glendale are set to reopen with full services and new operating hours on Monday following months of modified and limited offerings amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city announced.