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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Senate candidate Mark Kelly sees bipartisanship as politics’ best hope
Democratic Senate hopeful Mark Kelly said Thursday even though he's a newcomer to politics, he believes bipartisan is the best way to operate in Washington, D.C.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020With COVID benchmarks met, more Valley schools reopening classrooms
More school districts are announcing plans to return to in-person learning as Maricopa County continues to meet all three coronavirus benchmarks recommended for a safe return.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Arizona reports 461 new coronavirus cases, 22 additional deaths
Arizona health officials reported 461 new coronavirus cases and 22 more deaths on Thursday, putting the state's totals at 207,002 infections and 5,273 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Phoenix passes on proposed Black Lives Matter street mural
The city of Phoenix has turned down a proposal for a Black Lives Matter mural on a downtown street, citing regulations and safety concerns.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2020Valley philanthropists launch Ballet Arizona coronavirus relief fund
The Ballet Arizona COVID-19 Recovery and Relief fund is designed to raise $1 million to help dancers who have been impacted by the pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020
Scottsdale Unified votes for phased return to in-person classes
The Scottsdale Unified School District voted to allow students to return to in-person learning. Students who wish to return to campus can start next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Former MCSO detective arrested in operation to catch sexual predators
A former Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detective was one of five suspects arrested in the past two weeks as part of an operation in Pinal County targeting sexual predators, officials said Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 20202 Arizona men accused of selling meth, weapons misconduct
An Arizona grand jury has indicted two men on multiple drug and weapons charges involving methamphetamine and high-powered rifles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Q&A with Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams on protests, progress
After a spring and summer of protests, lawsuits and accusations of excessive use of force, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said Wednesday her department continues to make strides in community relations.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Sep 9, 2020
Here’s how to commemorate 9/11 through acts of service from home
Nonprofit group 9/11 Day is making Americans aware of ways to safely commemorate Friday's National Day of Service and Remembrance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Arizona reports 496 new coronavirus cases, 30 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 496 new coronavirus cases and 30 more deaths on Wednesday, putting the state's totals at 206,541 infections and 5,251 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 20201 killed, 3 injured in multiple-car accident near Phoenix intersection
One person died and three others were seriously injured late Tuesday in a two-car accident in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2020Phoenix reopening reservable athletic fields at city parks
For the first time in five months, athletic fields in Phoenix parks will be available for reservation starting Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2020
Arizona Gov. Ducey extends reporting requirements for coronavirus, flu
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order that requires enhanced reporting of influenza cases in the health care system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2020Storms leave thousands of East Valley residents without power
Rain in the East Valley knocked out power for thousands of residents. The rainfall comes following an unseasonably high Labor Day weekend.
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OUTSPOKEN WITH BRUCE AND GAYDOS | Sep 8, 20208th-grade Peoria teacher wins Gaydos & Chad’s Tribute to a Teacher
Terramar Academy of the Arts eighth grade teacher Tracey Brody is the first winner of the Pay Tribute to a Teacher, presented by Your Valley Toyota Dealers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2020Cave Creek school to resume in-person classes Wednesday
A Phoenix-area school intends to be open for in-person learning Wednesday, a day after originally planned because of staff shortages.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2020Phoenix electric truck startup Nikola, General Motors partner in $2B deal
General Motors and Nikola Corporation announced a partnership that will allow the Phoenix company to use GM's battery system and fuel cell technology.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2020
Arizona reports just 81 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
The Arizona health department reported just 81 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths Tuesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 206,045 COVID-19 cases and 5,221 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2020Grand Canyon University welcomes record freshman class this week
Grand Canyon University will welcome more than 8,200 new students to this week. Their total on-campus and online enrollments have also increased.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2020ASU reports 807 active student coronavirus cases; decrease of 150
Arizona State University reported Monday night that there were 807 known positive coronavirus cases among students, a 150 decrease from the Thursday report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2020Labor Day traffic clogs southbound I-17 as drivers return to metro Phoenix
Drivers taking southbound Interstate 17 back from Flagstaff should expect heavy delays heading back into the metro Phoenix area after Labor Day weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 202011-year-old in critical condition following drowning
An 11-year-old boy with special needs was pulled from a bathtub Monday and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2020Arizona reports 198 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
The Arizona health department reported 198 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths and removed two deaths that had been duplicates from the record.