Vax backtracks: State, U.S. miss goal of 70% vaccinated by July Fourth
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden said he wanted to see 70% of adults get at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by the Fourth of July, but it doesn't look like that will happen. Arizona and 30 other states are falling short, as is the U.S. as a whole, at 66.8% of adults vaccinated.
‘You’re it!’ Local parkour athlete plays, commentates competitive tag
PHOENIX - World Chase Tag is a competitive ruleset for tag that has increased rapidly in popularity in the U.S. A Phoenix-based parkour athlete, Fernando Arce, is the captain of Team Ollo and will provide color commentary at August’s tournament.
Fireworks still on tap despite ‘crazy hot, potentially dry’ July 4th
WASHINGTON - With the pandemic winding down, cities and towns across the state are looking toward a more typical Fourth of July this year - and typical in Arizona means balancing the desire for fireworks against the potential for wildfire.
Advocates blast Supreme Court decision upholding Arizona election laws
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court Thursday rejected claims that Arizona's ballot-harvesting and out-of-precinct election rules discriminate against minority voters, a ruling that one critic said "takes a sledgehammer" to equal voting protections.
At this senior living facility, Tour de Zest participants pedal against ageism
PHOENIX – Residents at La Siena, a Phoenix senior living facility, are participating in a Tour de France-themed competition: the Tour de Zest. They want to show ageing doesn’t mean you stop living.
Want a Suns ticket for $26,505? That and more as the franchise prepares for NBA Finals
PHOENIX – Deandre Ayton danced off the floor. Chris Paul wiped away tears. It was a moment Phoenix Suns fans will never forget Their team is on the way to the NBA Finals.
First lady urges COVID vaccinations as delta variant surfaces in Arizona
PHOENIX – First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stress the importance of community protection from COVID-19 as health officials express confidence that wider immunizations will keep the delta variant from running wild.
Supreme Court ruling in Arizona case expected to have national impact
WASHINGTON - Both sides in the election law debate agree on at least one thing: The Supreme Court's expected ruling Thursday in an Arizona election law case will be felt well beyond the state's borders.
‘They can judge me’: Paul George pushes aside criticism, hopes to force Game 7
PHOENIX - Paul George has been the subject of criticism for his postseason struggles but a strong outing against the Suns has changed the perception.
Former Arizona champion jumper using pandemic as motivation in senior season at UCLA
LOS ANGELES – Nine-time Arizona High School state champion long-jumper and hurdler Jai Gruenwald hopes to reach new heights in her senior season at UCLA.
Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: How to know which is which
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, nearly 3,000 people go to the emergency room every year due to heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here's how to know when you're experiencing what, and the best ways to avoid them.
With the country reopening while COVID’s still out there, how safe is it to fly?
PHOENIX – As more Americans get vaccinated, travel is picking up for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. But does your dose really make it OK to fly commercially? Experts say it’s safer than you might think.
