COVID-19 in Arizona: Immigration employees test positive, small-business evictions halted
By Jonmaesha Beltran and Miranda Cyr | Tuesday, April 7, 2020
NOGALES – As Arizona grapples to contain deadly COVID-19, Yavapai County reported its first death on Monday, and deaths related to COVID-19 are projected to peak mid April statewide.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Weekend surge in cases, but flu threat appears less this year
By Hannah Foote | Monday, April 6, 2020
PHOENIX – Arizona declared major disaster by President Trump, Navajo towns report more cases after one school remained open for a day, and other news about how COVID-19 is affecting Arizona.
ASU launches drive-thru testing for essential workers after weeklong delays
By Hannah Foote | Friday, April 3, 2020
PHOENIX – The ASU Biodesign Institute started their drive-thru testing for first responders and healthcare personnel after over a week of push back.
Arizona broadcasters McConnell, Schulte and Bloom adjusting to a world without sports
By Alexander Weiner | Friday, April 3, 2020
PHOENIX – The sports hiatus affects players and fans but also the broadcasters of the teams no longer playing. Greg Schulte, Matt McConnell and Jon Bloom shared their thoughts on how the pandemic has affected their lives.
On the verge of something special, GCU beach volleyball’s season upended
By Griffin Fabits | Thursday, April 2, 2020
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon Beach Volleyball was ranked No. 7 in the nation, having notched three wins over ranked opponents already this year, before the coronavirus pandemic upended its season.
Climate change already is diminishing the Colorado River, U.S. researchers find
Thursday, March 12, 2020
GREELEY, Colo. – Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey have found that the Colorado River Basin is extremely sensitive to slight variations in temperature. For each degree that average Celsius temperatures rise, they found, flows in the Colorado are likely to decline more than 9%. It’s a problem that will only get worse as the planet continues to warm.
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.
Tokyo Olympics may be in jeopardy as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
By Valerie Gonzales | Friday, March 6, 2020
LOS ANGELES – With the spread of COVID-19, which has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide, the 2020 Summer Games could be postponed or canceled.
Man vs. mussel: Buckeye mayor testifies on threat from invasive species
By Jessica Myers | Wednesday, March 4, 2020
WASHINGTON - Buckeye Mayor Jackie A. Meck joined other witnesses before a Senate committee Wednesday to talk about threat that invasive species, like quagga mussels and salt cedars, post to water supplies in the West.
Small-business owners outline big problems with online sales tax ruling
By Jessica Myers | Tuesday, March 3, 2020
WASHINGTON - Prescott businessman Brad Scott told lawmakers Tuesday that a Supreme Court ruling that was supposed to help small businesses compete against online retailers is instead threatening to drive small firms like his out of business.
Kirkpatrick returns to Capitol after taking leave for alcohol treatment
By McKenzie Sadeghi | Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Tucson, returned to Congress Wednesday and pledged to be back on the campaign trail Saturday after a self-imposed six-week leave of absence to get treatment for alcohol dependence.
Blasting sacred sites for border wall ‘forever damaged’ tribes
By Jessica Myers | Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
WASHINGTON - An emotional Tohono O'odham Nation chairman told lawmakers Wednesday that blasting on sacred sites in national monuments to build a border wall near his reservation has "forever damaged our people."