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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 23, 2021Stars on Ice coming to Glendale’s Gila River Arena in May, tickets on sale now
People will have a chance to see members of the U.S. Figure Skating team competing in the Beijing Olympics right here in the Valley when the 2022 Stars On Ice Tour comes to Glendale next May.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Dec 23, 2021Arizona’s AG Office joins 24-state lawsuit to block Biden’s Head Start mandates
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Tuesday his office has joined a 24-state lawsuit to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 mandates for anyone in Head Start programs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021The Strand Urban Italian in Phoenix closing its doors for the final time on Thursday
The Strand Urban Italian in downtown Phoenix is closing its doors for good on Thursday after a decade of business.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021A glimpse at what Arizona can expect to see in the sky in 2022
As the Earth turns towards a new year, we, here, in Arizona and around the world await some exciting events in the sky!
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021Arizona reports 2,806 new COVID-19 cases, 74 more deaths Wednesday
Arizona on Wednesday reported 2,806 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth consecutive day below 3,000, and 74 additional deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021Amazon plans to create 550 corporate and tech jobs in Tempe over the next few years
Amazon announced on Tuesday it plans to create more than 550 corporate and tech jobs in Tempe over the next few years, adding to the corporate giant's already sizable presence in the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021EPA fines Arizona companies for selling devices that negate emissions control systems
Two Arizona automotive parts companies are paying thousands of dollars in fines after settling with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over illegally selling parts that bypass or disable required emissions control systems.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 22, 2021Hungry holidays: Break from school means break from meals for some Arizona kids
Holidays bring a break from schoolwork for students, but for more than a half-million Arizona children that can also mean a break from their only reliable source of a nutritious meal – the subsidized school meal.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Tempe planning to buy Pollack Apache Center to expand affordable housing
Tempe plans to purchase the Pollack Apache Center on Apache Boulevard, site of the recently-closed Food City, to expand affordable housing in the area and bring a grocery store back to the neighborhood.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Kura Revolving Sushi Bar opening first Arizona location in Phoenix
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is opening its first Arizona location on Wednesday at the Camelback Colonnade in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021
Arizona adds 223 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday in largest daily report since February
Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 223 new COVID-19 deaths, the most in over 10 months, and 2,395 more cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Biden sending emergency teams to Arizona as part of omicron response plan
Arizona is among the states being targeted by President Joe Biden for a surge of federal resources to combat the omicron variant of COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Audio-visual solutions company CCS building new headquarters in Mesa
CCS Presentation Systems, a company that designs custom audio-visual solutions, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a new headquarters in Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021AI program that started at Maricopa County colleges expanding nationwide
An artificial intelligence program that started at Maricopa Community Colleges in collaboration with Intel and Dell Technologies will expand nationwide by 2023.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 21, 2021Former Tucson insurance agent sentenced to 51 months in prison for elder fraud scheme
A former Tucson insurance agent who admitted to devising a scheme to defraud annuity clients out of more than $1 million was sentenced to 51 months behind bars last week, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Avondale looking to replace council member following resignation
Avondale is seeking a new city council member following a recent resignation announcement from Councilmember Pat Dennis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Man arrested in Phoenix after allegedly killing girlfriend, sexually abusing her son
A man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and after sexually abusing her son was arrested Sunday in Phoenix, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport sees record passenger activity in November
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport set a single-day passenger record last month and had its busiest November ever as holiday travel surged above pre-pandemic levels at the East Valley facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Arizona reports 2,176 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday
Arizona on Monday reported 2,176 new COVID-19 cases, the fewest in a day in three weeks, and no additional deaths from the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Mesa father accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old son at family home
Adam Williams apparently was lying in his own bed when Jeffrey Williams allegedly shot him, according to a Mesa Police Department press release and court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Gilbert ranked as Arizona’s most caring city, per WalletHub
A personal finance website ranked Gilbert as Arizona's most caring city.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Rural Arizona communities get $19.3M for critical infrastructure improvements
The USDA announced Friday it is investing $19.3 million to build and improve critical infrastructure in rural Arizona communities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Navajo Nation Fire Department secures new fire and rescue trucks
The Navajo Nation Fire Department unveiled a new fleet of fire trucks, rescue vehicles and equipment last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 20, 2021Pregnant people aren’t getting COVID vaccine, health providers worry
A Phoenix woman is one of more than 50% of people in the U.S. who have hesitated to get vaccinated while pregnant, and experts say misinformation and lack of information are fueling this hesitancy.