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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2020Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez to speak at Democratic convention
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez will speak Tuesday night as part of the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, according to Joe Biden's campaign.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2020Valley shelter rescues nearly 30 dogs from hoarders, abandonment
Arizona Animal Welfare League recently aided in the rescue of nearly 30 dogs and puppies from two dire situations in northern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2020Phoenix Union postpones sports until COVID-19 benchmarks are met
Phoenix Union on Monday will postpone sports activities until state and county health coronavirus benchmarks are met for a safe return.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2020Arizona reports 883 new coronavirus cases, 14 additional deaths
Arizona health authorities reported 883 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths on Sunday morning, bringing the state's case total to 193,537.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2020Arizona’s Doug Ducey appointed co-chair of Council of Governors
Arizona's Doug Ducey was appointed co-chair of the Council of Governors on Thursday by President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 16, 2020
Valley CVS Health locations adding 300 pharmacy technician positions
The hiring comes as CVS Health anticipates an increased demand for flu vaccines and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2020Poll: Arizonans concerned but growing cautiously optimistic about COVID-19
Most Arizonans expressed concern about the coronavirus in a recent poll, but almost half of them said they had some optimism for the next 30 days.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2020$300 federal unemployment benefits available to Arizonans this week
The $300 extra in federal unemployment benefit through FEMA has been approved and will be available to Arizonans this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2020Valleywise Health to open new south Phoenix location on Monday
Valleywise Health on Friday announced its new state-of-the-art community health center at 35th and Southern Avenues in south Phoenix will open on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 20202nd business allowed to reopen after earning approval from AZDHS
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Saturday gave approval for two fitness facilities to reopen with strict outlines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2020Arizona reports 933 new coronavirus cases, 69 more deaths
Arizona reported 933 new coronavirus cases with 69 more deaths on Friday, bringing the state's totals to 192,654 COVID-19 infections and 4,492 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2020
Phoenix Mayor Gallego stresses importance for Postal Service funding
Phoenix Mayor Gallego expressed concern that the lack of funding for the U.S. Postal Service could have an effect on mail in voting in November's election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020EOS Fitness reopening after reaching agreement with AZDHS, Ducey
EOS Fitness plans to reopen locations in Arizona on Saturday at 8 a.m. for workouts by reservation and with limited capacity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Silver Alert canceled for missing 70-year-old Mesa man
A Silver Alert was canceled on Friday night after a missing 70-year-old Mesa man was found safely. Authorities canceled the alert around 11:50 p.m. Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Both directions of Interstate 10 in West Valley open after vehicle fire
A crash and a vehicle fire on Interstate 10 in the West Valley closed traffic in both directions between Bullard Avenue and Estrella Parkway Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020J.O. Combs school district cancels all classes Monday due to lack of staff
J.O. Combs Unified School District planned to start in-person learning Monday but reversed its decision after overwhelming concern from faculty.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Glendale police fatally shoot carjacking suspect in Phoenix
A Glendale police detective fatally shot a carjacking suspect outside a Phoenix convenience store Friday morning, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Fire restrictions restarted in Coconino, Yavapai counties due to lack of rain
Fire restrictions in parts of Coconino and Yavapai counties are back into effect due to the lack of rain from the monsoon season.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Turf Paradise calls off horse racing season over pandemic
Turf Paradise announced it has canceled the 2020-21 horse racing season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Arizona reports 928 new coronavirus cases, 40 more deaths
Arizona reported 928 new coronavirus cases with 40 more deaths on Friday, bringing the state's totals to 191,721 COVID-19 infections and 4,423 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Arizona’s top health official: Data on kids and COVID-19 remains unclear
Arizona's top health official said Thursday there are still many unknowns regarding how the coronavirus interacts with school-aged children.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 14, 2020Loop 101 closures to affect weekend traffic in North Valley, East Valley
Weekend drivers in the North and East Valley will have to contend with a series of closures along the Loop 101, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 20203 dead in crash that closes both directions of I-17 in north Phoenix
A crash closed both directions of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix on Thursday evening, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 13, 2020Group of rental housing owners sue state over eviction moratorium
A group of rental housing owners have filed a lawsuit against the state's eviction moratorium put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.