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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2020Maricopa County supervisors to roll out nearly $400M for virus response
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted on a plan to distribute nearly $400 million in federal funds for coronavirus aid that includes money for families and future needs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2020Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday tops $400M for first time in a year
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing has eclipsed $400 million for the first time in over a year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2020Arizona hospitals urged to activate emergency protocols amid virus surge
In the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases across the state, the Arizona health department has provided additional guidance to its hospital partners.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 9, 2020Taronis Fuels to locate corporate headquarters in Peoria
Taronis Fuels will be locating its corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations in Peoria, the company announced in a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2020Protesters head to downtown Phoenix for 12th day of demonstrations
Protesters returned to downtown Phoenix Monday for the the 12th consecutive day of protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Dion Johnson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2020Westbound lanes of US 60 in West Valley reopened following crash
A crash closed the westbound lanes of U.S. 60 in the West Valley on Monday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2020Silver Alert canceled for missing 84-year-old man in Phoenix
A Silver Alert has been canceled for missing 84-year-old man Thomas Wesolowski. He was found at an apartment complex in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 8, 2020Arizona poll finds 72% of likely voters approved of protest curfew
The majority of likely Arizona voters said they approved of the weeklong statewide curfew Gov. Doug Ducey imposed in response to demonstrations that had turned contentious.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Fire in downtown Phoenix billows smoke across the city Sunday night
An apartment building under construction in downtown Phoenix went up in flames late Sunday, sending smoke into the air visible for miles.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Sonya Forte Duhé will no longer serve as ASU’s Cronkite School dean
Sonya Forte Duhé will not assume the role as dean for Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from June 5-7
Protests continue in the Valley, an officer-involved shooter leaves a Mesa man in critical condition and the state surpasses 1,040 coronavirus deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020DPS troopers involved in Mesa shooting, suspect in critical condition
Police said the suspect began threatening to kill DPS troopers after he exited his vehicle from the driver’s side window.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Protests continue across the Valley for 11th consecutive day
Demonstrators are protesting for the 11th consecutive day in the Valley in response to the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Dion Johnson in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Activity slows on Sawtooth Fire east of Phoenix, containment at 81%
The Sawtooth Fire outside of Phoenix was 81% contained on Sunday night, authorities said. The lightning-caused blaze started May 30.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020
Arizona reports 1,438 new coronavirus cases, two additional deaths
The Arizona health department reported 1,438 new coronavirus cases and two additional fatalities on Sunday morning's daily update.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Arizona programs to assist domestic violence victims expanded
The Arizona Supreme Court has authorized the expansion of two programs to give legal advice and document preparation help to domestic violence victims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Glendale couple arrested in murder of abused former lover
Brandon and Stephanie Kimbell were arrested in for allegedly murdering a former abused lover, Brittany Hand, and destroying evidence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 7, 2020Survey: Arizona voters think hospitals have done well handling coronavirus
A survey showed Arizonans think hospitals have done well handling coronavirus, while there are mixed reviews on Donald Trump and Doug Ducey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Demonstrators go to Phoenix, Gilbert for 10th night of Valley protests
Downtown Phoenix saw its 10th day of protests, while other demonstrators went to Gilbert in response to the the deaths of George Floyd and Dion Johnson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020AZDHS: COVID-19 hospitalizations up, but most beds in use by other patients
Despite COVID-19 hospitalizations in Arizona rising, health officials said Saturday the majority of beds in the state are being used by patients who don't have the virus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Pedestrian dies after being struck by 2 vehicles in Phoenix
A 28-year-old woman has died after being struck by two vehicles on Friday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Valley man arrested for attempted sexual conduct with a minor
Travis James Salmon is facing charges for crimes of sex trafficking, attempted sexual conduct with a minor and money laundering.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 6, 2020Arizona casinos stay open as usual despite statewide curfew
Public spaces around Arizona may have been closed overnight by a statewide curfew this week – but the casinos have stayed open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 5, 2020Glendale teen arrested in hit-and-run that left toddler dead
A Glendale teen was arrested in a hit-and-run crash from May that left a toddler dead, authorities said Friday.