COVID-19 in Arizona: First death reported in Santa Cruz County
PHOENIX – Federal statistics reveal high rates of infection among Arizona nursing home residents, Mesa announces plans for dine-in restaurants and more headlines from around the Grand Canyon State.
‘We got a second chance’: Coyotes thrilled to be among 24 teams to resume play
PHOENIX – On May 26, the NHL officially announced the format for returning to play amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Navajo Nation sees a spike in cases
PHOENIX – Sky Harbor Airport requires masks, Casa Grande officials want public input on spending COVID-19 funds and other stories from around the Grand Canyon State.
Mayors glad to get COVID-19 relief funding, wish it had arrived sooner
WASHINGTON - Mayors around the state said they welcome the $441 million in COVID-19 relief funding released by the state this week - they just wish they could have welcomed it sooner. The comments came as the state released $441 million in relief funds from the federal CARES Act, passed two months ago.
COVID-19 in Arizona: 790 new cases breaks record for second straight day
PHOENIX – With Arizona gradually reopening, the number of new COVID-19 cases across the state has reached its highest point since the start of the pandemic.
Bills seek to limit puberty blockers, other medical treatment for transgender youth
TUCSON – Legislation cropping up nationwide aims to restrict medical treatment to transgender youth and potentially criminalize doctors who provide it. Advocates call the proposals an unprecedented attack.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Schools and youth sports to reopen; death toll at 857
PHOENIX – With Arizona still in phase one of the federal guidelines to reopen, state officials are pushing to reopen schools and restart youth activities for the summer and fall.
Temperature checks, no high fives: AIA announces guidelines for high school athletes to return to sports
PHOENIX – The Arizona Interscholastic Association issued coronavirus guidelines Thursday for the possible return of high school athletics during the fall.
Navajo COVID curve flattens, but leaders fear post-holiday spike in cases
PHOENIX – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez says the curve of positive cases on the reservation has begun to flatten, and officials announce another weekend curfew.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Second surge in cases, deaths continues unabated
As the pandemic affects communities all over the state, a look at how many new cases and deaths are reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Pac-12 OKs in-person workouts, tries to solve puzzle of COVID-19 state rules
PHOENIX – Although the Pac-12 delivered news that suggested an on-time start to the college football season is possible, it must wait to see how the six states that house the conference teams will handle the pandemic.
COVID-19 can’t stop Muslims from celebrating Eid – with some tweaks
PHOENIX - Faced with the challenge of balancing one of the holiest days of the with safety concerns sparked by COVID-19, Arizona Muslims came up with some novel ways to observe Eid al-Fitr, from parading in their cars to praying in masks on prayer rugs that were 6 feet apart.
