COVID-19 in Arizona: Two deaths reported, drive-thru testing set to begin
PHOENIX – Banner Health launches drive-thru testing, Gov. Ducey debuts a statewide hotline and other updates about how COVID-19 is affecting the Grand Canyon State.
‘How can I pay the bills’? Freelancers, other journalists impacted by COVID-19’s suspension of sports
PHOENIX – Nine freelancers and sports journalists share how they’ve been impacted by COVID-19 and the suspension of sports.
Study: Arizona hospitals could be overwhelmed by COVID-19 case surge
WASHINGTON - A surge in coronavirus patients could overwhelm Arizona hospitals in the coming months if action is not taken now to expand hospital capacity and curb infections, according to a new study by the Harvard Global Health Institute. And the state is not alone.
Grand Canyon lodging, food services shuttered in face of coronavirus
WASHINGTON - Grand Canyon National Park is still open, but the same cannot be said for lodging and food services in the park, which will be shuttered for the next two months by concerns over coronavirus. Operations will be suspended from noon Friday through at least May 21.
Senate OKs COVID-19 bill mandating paid leave, readies new relief bill
The Senate gave overwhelming approval Wednesday to a multibillion-dollar coronavirus relief bill, the second such bill in two weeks, and immediately turned its attention to a third bill that could have a $1 trillion price tag.
Cincinnati Reds employee at Goodyear Stadium tests positive for COVID-19
PHOENIX – A Cincinnati Reds employees who worked at the club's spring training facility in Goodyear has tested positive for COVID-19, team team announced Wednesday.
Diamondbacks, other MLB clubs will provide $1 million for ballpark employees
Diamondbacks, other MLB clubs will provide $1 million for ballpark employees The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with 29 other MLB clubs, announced Tuesday that they will donate $1 million apiece to ballpark employees affected by the season’s delay.
Officials say primary voting will go on, with COVID-19 precautions
TEMPE - The Democratic presidential primary will be held Tuesday as scheduled, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has driven some other states to cancel in-person voting, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said in a statement Monday.
Soak city: A colder storm is barreling toward Arizona
PHOENIX – Another storm will impact Arizona later this week. Rain and snow chances will increase by Wednesday, along with temperatures dropping below normal.
Diamondbacks minor-leaguer tests negative for coronavirus as team adjusts to new normal
PHOENIX – An Arizona Diamondbacks player has tested negative for the coronavirus as the team adjusts to a new normal.
Coronavirus shakes Arizona sports community with more postponements, cancellations
PHOENIX – The sports world is reacting to the coronavirus by canceling many events, leaving much uncertainty among players, fans and leagues.
Wild horses and burros in Arizona find new homes through federal incentive program
MARANA — The Bureau of Land Management manages thousands of wild horses and burros across the West, but the population is too high and that has the agency trying something new — an incentive program.
