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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2022Arizona health official: Fully vaccinated are 10 times less likely to die from COVID
Amid a highly-contagious subvariant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain in Arizona, the state's health department said recent data showed fully vaccinated individuals were 10 times less likely to die from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2022Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around the Valley for Aug. 5-7
Need something to do? Here's a look at some of the biggest events happening around the metro Phoenix area for the weekend of Aug. 5-7.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2022US 60 closure in Tempe among Valley freeway restrictions this weekend
A closure on a portion of the U.S. 60 in Tempe is among the restrictions on Valley freeways this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 5, 2022Here’s a roundup of mayoral results in Maricopa County
The primary election held Tuesday decided the races for mayor across several cities and towns in Maricopa County.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Adrian Fontes wins Democratic nomination for Arizona Secretary of State
Adrian Fontes will be the Democratic nominee for the Arizona Secretary of State race after winning the primary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Kari Lake captures Republican nomination for Arizona governor race
Former TV news anchor Kari Lake has captured the Republican Party's bid in the primary for Arizona governor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Part of roof caves in at Peoria grocery store scheduled for closure
A roof partially collapsed at a grocery store in the West Valley on Thursday morning, but no one was injured, first responders said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Arizona GOP nominee for US Senate Blake Masters enjoying first run in politics
Coming off a win in Tuesday's Republican primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, Blake Masters said he's enjoying his introductory run in politics and is gearing up for the general election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Storm takes out power to nearly 6,000 metro Phoenix residents, delays Southwest flights
Storm activity from heavy rain Thursday morning delayed some flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and knocked out power to nearly 6,000 residents, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Fatal wrong-way crash closes part of Loop 303 in Surprise for hours
A fatal wrong-way crash in Surprise closed part of the Loop 303 freeway for hours overnight, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Heavy rain passes through Phoenix, causes flooding in parts of the Valley
Heavy rain passed through Phoenix early Thursday, causing flooding in parts of the Valley and delaying travel time during the morning commute.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Here are some notable winners from Arizona’s 2022 primary election
A number of other important races at the federal, state and local levels were decided in Tuesday's primary. Here are some notable winners.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Another round of monsoon storms expected to hit the Valley this weekend
After the start of a hot and dry week in Arizona, monsoon storms are expected to slightly cool temperatures and bring rain throughout the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 4, 2022Arizona AG joins nationwide task force investigating foreign robocalls
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Tuesday that the state has joined a nationwide task force to investigate foreign robocalls coming into the United States.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022Peoria police seek help identifying suspect who allegedly stole vehicle with tow truck
The Peoria Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle with a tow truck last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022Rachel Mitchell wins Republican primary for Maricopa County Attorney
Rachel Mitchell on Wednesday captured the Republican primary for Maricopa County Attorney, a role she has held in the interim since being appointed earlier this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022State Route 51 ramps at Glendale Avenue in Phoenix closes for paving
The State Route 51 exit ramps at Glendale Avenue in Phoenix closed on Wednesday and will continue to be unavailable during midday hours into next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022Republican leaders call for Pinal County elections chief to resign after ballot shortfall
Republican leadership in Arizona and on the national level are calling for the resignation of the Pinal County elections director after some voting locations ran out of ballots in Tuesday's primary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022Mark Finchem wins Republican nomination for Arizona Secretary of State
Mark Finchem is moving on to the general election after winning the Republican nomination for Arizona Secretary of State.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2022Blake Masters wins GOP nomination for Arizona’s US Senate race
Political newcomer Blake Masters has emerged from a crowded field to win the Republican nomination for Arizona’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2022
Adrian Fontes leads Democratic nomination for Arizona Secretary of State
Adrian Fontes leads Reginald Bolding in the race to secure the Democratic nomination for Arizona Secretary of State after the first results for the primary election were released Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2022Abraham Hamadeh leads Republican nomination for Arizona attorney general
Abraham Hamadeh leads Rodney Glassman in the primary race to secure the Republican nomination for Arizona attorney general early Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2022
Mark Finchem leads race for Republican nomination for Arizona Secretary of State
Mark Finchem leads Beau Lane in the race to secure the Republican nomination for Arizona's Secretary of State after the first results for the primary election were released Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 2, 2022Masters leads over Lamon, Brnovich for GOP nomination in Arizona’s US Senate race
Political newcomer Blake Masters held a lead over Jim Lamon, Mark Brnovich and others looking to secure the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona.