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.
APS wants to raise rates, but during pandemic, many Arizonans aren’t on board
PHOENIX – APS has proposed a $184 million rate hike, but opponents say that ignores the financial burden ratepayers have borne since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.
McSally heaps praise on Barrett on eve of first confirmation vote
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Martha McSally left little doubt how she plans to vote on Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination, calling Barrett "a gift to America" during a brief meeting Wednesday.
