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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2021Construction begins on new 40-acre community park in Avondale
Construction of a new 40-acre community park in Avondale began Wednesday with an expected completion date in the spring of 2022.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Silver Alert canceled after 87-year-old woman found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled late Sunday after a missing 87-year-old woman last seen near Goodyear was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021President Biden, VP Harris to virtually tour State Farm Stadium vaccine site
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will virtually tour the state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Feb. 5-7
From a Scottsdale mansion selling for $21 million to coronavirus deaths in Arizona surpassing 14,000, here are the biggest stories of the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021SRP offering customers shade trees to save energy, conserve water
SRP is offering customers two, free desert-adapted trees to help save energy and conserve water in the Valley of the Sun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Mesa police shoot, kill man in response to call for suicidal threats
Mesa police shot and killed a man after being called to a disturbance involving the man making suicidal threats, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Arizona reports 1,544 new COVID-19 cases, 37 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 1,544 new coronavirus cases and 37 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021City Attorney to investigate alleged Phoenix police challenge coin
The Phoenix City Manager has instructed the City Attorney to launch an outside investigation into claims of a coin with inappropriate messaging and imagery being circulated among Phoenix police officers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2021Arizona nonprofit receives grants to help veterans with COVID hardships
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families received multiple grants from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support Arizona's service members amid COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Phoenix police shoot man who broke into house, raised gun at officers
Phoenix police shot and killed a 29-year-old man who broke into a home and raised a gun at officers on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 202116-year-old boy found dead in car with gunshot wound in Phoenix
A 16-year-old boy was found dead in a car with a gunshot wound in near 19th and Oregon avenues in Phoenix on Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Arizona reports 3,471 new COVID-19 cases, surpasses 14K deaths
Arizona health officials reported 3,471 new coronavirus cases and 63 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Mesa launches COVID-19 rent and utility assistance program
The City of Mesa is accepting applications for an emergency rental and utility assistance program to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2021Arizona GOP Congress members request more COVID vaccines for state
Arizona's four GOP members of Congress sent a letter Friday to FEMA asking for more coronavirus vaccines after a request by Gov. Doug Ducey was denied.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2021Phoenix police investigating fatal shooting of 26-year-old man
Phoenix police are seeking information after a 26-year-old man was found shot inside an apartment on Friday afternoon near 7th Avenue and the U.S. 60.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2021Arizona reports 3,826 new COVID-19 cases, 196 more deaths
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 3,826 new coronavirus cases and 196 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 5, 2021Loop 101 closure, restriction only weekend obstacles for Valley drivers
A closure and lane restrictions on a portion of Loop 101 in north Phoenix and Scottsdale are the only freeway hindrances for Valley drivers this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2021Arizona Dems in Congress concerned with Ducey use of COVID relief funds
Arizona's five Democrats in Congress sent a letter Thursday to Gov. Doug Ducey with concerns about how the Republican governor has allocated coronavirus relief funding during the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2021Arizona bill would open up to-go alcohol sales for more restaurants
A proposed Arizona House bill would allow more restaurants and bars to sell to-go alcohol months after state officials ended the practice because of licensing issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 20214-year-old girl found unconscious in pool at Phoenix house
A 4-year-old girl was fighting for her life after she was pulled from a pool in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2021Arizona reports 4,417 new COVID-19 cases, 176 more deaths
Arizona on Thursday reported 4,417 new coronavirus cases, ending a three-day streak under 4,000, and 176 additional deaths from COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2021Silver Alert canceled after Phoenix man who left home found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled Thursday after a Phoenix man who walked away from home Wednesday was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 4, 2021Westbound I-10 in Phoenix reopens after fatal collision
A fatal collision closed part of Interstate 10 in Phoenix early Thursday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 3, 2021Arizona reports fewest new COVID-19 cases of 2021, with 214 deaths
Arizona reported 2,296 new coronavirus cases and 214 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday. It was the lowest daily case report since Dec. 27.