‘Overwhelming’ demand on first day of $349 billion small-business aid program
By Christopher Scragg | Friday, April 3, 2020
WASHINGTON - Banks and small businesses reported an overwhelming volume of calls and some confusion Friday as the Small Business Administration launched the first phase of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package in the face of COVID-19.
Struggling in silence: Latinas face higher risk of postpartum depression
By Jordan Elder | Friday, April 3, 2020
MESA – Latina mothers face a 40% greater risk of developing postpartum depression, according to a recent study. Counselors around the Valley are helping women beat these odds.
Why the air in metro Phoenix is fresher these days
By Madison Staten | Wednesday, April 1, 2020
PHOENIX – Metro Phoenix was below average for moderate ozone days for the month of March. ADEQ is studying the reasons for this – including COVID-19 and recent wet weather.
On this night, Suns’ Booker did something Jordan and Bird never did
By Brandon Genson | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
PHOENIX – Until this day three years ago today, only five players in NBA history had scored 70 points or more in a game. On March 24, 2017, Devin Booker of the Suns joined them.
A dove, a fastball and the day Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson had PETA calling
By Shaun Salehi | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Former Diamondbacks star Randy Johnson’s fastball famously exploded a dove mid-flight on this day in 2001
2020 Tokyo Olympics will be postponed, veteran IOC member says
By Valerie Gonzales | Monday, March 23, 2020
LOS ANGELES – COVID-19 has spread over the nation quickly and sports have been canceled, and now the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed.
Arizonan Bryce Duke debuts for MLS club in LA at age 19
By Valerie Gonzales | Monday, March 9, 2020
LOS ANGELES - Bryce Duke is an Arizona native and was just picked up by a Major League Soccer team, Los Angeles Football Club. He was 18 years old when he was picked up.
Vaccinations give migrants hope and health as they wait to enter the U.S.
By Miranda Cyr | Friday, Feb. 21, 2020
SAN LUIS RÍO COLORADO, Mexico – With U.S. officials rejecting requests to vaccinate those held in border facilities, some organizations are working to get migrants the health care they need – on the Mexican side of the border – before they request asylum in the states.
Rally tallies: Campaigns come to town, often leave unpaid bills behind
By Joshua Gerard Gargiulo | Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's campaign returned to Arizona - where Tucson and Mesa say he still has not paid $145,000 for city services he ran up during previous rallies. But analysts say Trump is not alone, that campaigns do not have to reimburse local governments, and often don't.
Cheers and jeers: Trump supporters, opponents gear up for his Phoenix rally
By Farah Eltohamy | Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020
PHOENIX – President Trump will rally supporters Wednesday night at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix.
Health provider offers cooking classes to address high rates of diabetes among Native Americans
By Grace Lieberman | Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020
PHOENIX – Native Americans have the highest rates of diabetes in the U.S., and to address the issue, the Phoenix organization Native Health is offering a free, 20-week course focused on healthful cooking and eating. The best part? Participants go home with the ingredients needed to make diabetes-friendly meals.
Above par: With perfect weather, wild 16th hole, Phoenix Open delivers
By Squire Harrington | Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
SCOTTSDALE – Blue skies, competitive golf and a high energy 16th hole result in a well receiver Phoenix Open.