Report: Migrant deaths in the desert have reached seven-year high
WASHINGTON - Remains of 181 migrants were found in the Arizona desert through the end of September, 37 more than in all of last year and the most since 2013. The increase comes in a year of extremely harsh weather, but also of fewer border crossings.
Trump cites Arizona’s success fighting COVID-19, as cases resume rise
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump cited Arizona early in Thursday's presidential debate, claiming the "very big spike" in COVID-19 cases in the state is "now gone." Except that cases in the state are rising and health officials are urging people not to let down their guard.
Judge denies early Pascua Yaqui voting site, ending years-long feud
WASHINGTON - The Pascua Yaqui Tribe will not get the early voting location it has been asking for since 2018, after a federal judge flatly denied the request he said would overburden an elections office "already stretched to its breaking point."
Maricopa County Sheriff: Paul Penzone wants to build more trust in law enforcement
After taking over a sheriff’s office with a history of racial profiling in 2017, incumbent Paule Penzone hopes to build trust and relationships.
Maricopa County Sheriff: Jerry Sheridan wants to repair law enforcement’s relationship with the public
Jerry Sheridan, former chief deputy for Sheriff Joe Arpaio, said he would improve officer morale and strengthen relations with minority communities if elected Maricopa County sheriff.
U.S. House, District 9: Dave Giles emphasizes individual freedom in bid for Congress
Dave Giles says education and security are top priorities for Arizonans as he vies to represent the 9th Congressional District in Congress.
U.S. House, District 9: COVID-19 relief package, climate change are top priorities for Greg Stanton
If reelected, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton says his focus will be providing COVID-19 relief and improving Arizona’s economy.
Black advocates spotlight uneven rates of food allergies in children
Across the U.S., Black advocates are working to combat food allergy disparities in children of color and push for action to help.
September jobless rate rose, as more workers got back in labor force
WASHINGTON - Arizona's unemployment rate bounced back up to 6.7% in September, but economists say there may actually be some positives behind what look like negative numbers at first glance.
Friday is deadline to request mail ballot, arrange for remote voting from hospitals, nursing homes
PHOENIX – Friday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request a ballot-by-mail or a special election board for voters in hospitals and nursing homes.
University of Arizona team cheers success of asteroid-contact mission
WASHINGTON - After years of work, $800 million and 200 million miles in space, it all came down to six seconds - the time OSIRIS-REx spent on the surface of near-Earth asteroid to collect a small sample before heading back to Earth and its University of Arizona designers.
Data on COVID-19’s impact on schools is available from Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health provides information and guidance about the spread of COVID-19 in school communities.
