Each Election Day, voters with disabilities combat barriers to cast ballots
PHOENIX – Some 38 million people with disabilities were eligible to vote in this year’s election, but they face unique challenges in ensuring their ballots get cast and counted.
Churches adjust to COVID-19 restrictions in Southwest, many pray to reopen in California
LOS ANGELES – Coptic Christians in Southern California are struggling to find places of worship because of restrictions on capacity under state pandemic restrictions.
State tops 250,000 COVID-19 cases, 6,000 deaths, renewing safety calls
WASHINGTON - Health officials repeated calls for Arizonans to take commonsense health measures, as the state passed two grim COVID-19 milestones this week, topping 6,000 deaths Tuesday and 250,000 total cases on Wednesday.
Officials: COVID-19 keeps coming for Arizona, and the death toll could be ‘staggering’
PHOENIX – Health officials Wednesday warned of a “staggering” death toll in Arizona as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise unabated.
Halloween nightmare: Two Cardinals test positive for COVID-19
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said two players tested positive for COVID-19 during the team’s bye week, but he anticipates proceeding as usual for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
As corporate America responds to racism, some firms vow to address health disparities
As corporate America refocuses on racial equity after the death of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests against racial injustice, some firms are pledging to help remedy health disparities in communities of color
‘It’s surreal’: Lucky Cardinals fans keep their Red Sea distance, see game of season
PHOENIX - For the first time this season, Cardinals allow fans to attend games. The experience was surreal.
Ducey defends shift in guidelines for return to virtual schooling
WASHINGTON - The Ducey administration defended its decision Thursday to make it harder for Arizona schools to revert to virtual education, from in-person or hybrid schooling, in the face of surging COVID-19 cases.
As COVID-19 cases surge anew, some towns lift mask mandates
WASHINGTON - Payson Mayor Tom Morrisey thinks mask-wearing is one of the best ways to stop COVID-19 - but he doesn't want to force residents to do it. Payson is one of a number of towns that lifted mask mandates recently, despite a surge in cases statewide.
Los Angeles just won NBA, MLB crowns, but COVID-19 has parades on hold
LOS ANGELES – In 2020, the Dodgers took the World Series, the Lakers became NBA champs and COVID-19 robbed Los Angeles sports fans of their chance to officially celebrate.
The problem with plastics: Production outpacing efforts to keep it out of rivers, oceans
Arizona State is part of a monumental international study showing how our addiction to plastic is choking the planet’s oceans and waterways.
‘She couldn’t get her head above water’: Pandemic adds to challenges for family caregivers
PHOENIX – More than 50 million caregivers in the U.S. help loved ones with dementia or other ailments. It’s a grueling job anytime, but with support programs closed, the pandemic is taking an extra toll.
