Arizona's Evening News

WASHINGTON (AP) — At the last minute, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, are searching for places to impressively yet safely accept their parties’ presidential nominations as the spread of the coronavirus adds fresh uncertainty to the campaign for the White House. Trump said Wednesday he’s considering giving his Aug. 27 acceptance […]

U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results. An Associated Press analysis […]

A suspect was arrested after shooting at Peoria police officers during a highway pursuit, authorities said Wednesday.

For the position of Maricopa County Sheriff, Jerry Sheridan maintained his narrow lead Wednesday over Joe Arpaio in the primary election race.

A man died in the back of a police car Tuesday morning following his arrest in west Phoenix, authorities said.

The Arizona Department of Correction Rehabilitation and Reentry announced 517 inmates at ASPC-Tucson Whetstone Unit tested positive for coronavirus

Local authorities are dropping charges against YouTube star Jake Paul, but that doesn’t mean he’s off the hook for his role in unrest at Scottsdale Fashion Square in May.

Astronomers around the world have been waiting for signs of the start of Solar Cycle 25. It appears that a few small sunspot groups have broken out in the northern hemisphere of the sun.

Gov. Doug Ducey drew praise from President Donald Trump for Arizona's coronavirus response during a visit to the White House on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. Negotiators are still stuck, but still trying. A combative meeting Wednesday involving top Capitol Hill Democrats and the postmaster general and a souring tone from both sides […]

Mountainside Fitness CEO Tom Hatten is confident he will be able to reopen his health clubs next Tuesday after a judge ruled the state must give those in the industry a way to apply for reopening.

Republican U.S. Rep. David Schweikert expressed confidence Wednesday that he will defeat challenger Dr. Hiral Tipirneni in November's election.

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona has challenged Democratic rival Mark Kelly to a series of seven debates before November’s general election.

Arizona reported 1,698 new coronavirus cases and 87 more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 182,203 COVID-19 infections and 3,932 fatalities.

Here is a list of metro Phoenix districts’ plans for beginning the fall semester as schools grapple with figuring out how to safely reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

Incumbent Jerry Weiers held a moderate lead over a political newcomer Tuesday night in the primary election for Glendale mayor.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses sharply reduced hiring last month, suggesting that resurgent COVID-19 infections slowed the economic recovery as many states closed parts of their economies again and consumers remained cautious about spending. U.S. firms added just 167,000 jobs in July, payroll processor ADP said Wednesday, far below June’s gain of 4.3 million and […]

As the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded, service requests for help with mental health have steadily increased in Arizona.

Bright Health Plan announced that the city of Tempe will be the home of a new contact center that will bring up to 75 new jobs to the area.

An Arizona personal protective equipment company is set to begin mask production this week at a facility in Mesa.