Arizona Supreme Court, coping with COVID-19, hears first case via video
TEMPE - Arizona Supreme Court justices - sitting at an appropriate distance from one another - heard arguments from attorneys via videoconference this week for the first time, as the high court tried to to continue its work while employing safe practices in the face of COVID-19.
Hospitals near ‘financial extinction’ from limits to prep for COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Arizona hospitals are facing "dire financial consequences" and furloughing staff, as cutbacks meant to prepare for COVID-19 cases have instead cost them as much as $575 million a month, about 30-40% of normal revenues statewide.
COVID-19 in Arizona: State to provide antibody tests to first responders, add drive-thrus for public
PHOENIX – Stimulus checks arrive, unemployment claims rise and other news from around the Grand Canyon State.
‘I was in shock’: Seniors on ASU women’s basketball team adjusting to abrupt end
PHOENIX – Four members of the Arizona State women’s basketball team this year were looking forward to their first experience in the NCAA Tournament. One was senior Ja’Tavia Tapley, who has lost her only shot to play during March Madness. But that isn’t the only impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Tapley.
Seven years ago, Mercury made transformative draft pick: Brittney Griner
PHOENIX – Seven years ago, the Phoenix Mercury drafted Brittney Griner with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft. She transformed the franchise.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Navajo police say weekend curfew was effective, urge drivers to slow down
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow as ZIP code and demographics data were released, jails and detention centers prepare for more cases, and more news from the Grand Canyon State.
One year ago, Phoenix lost John MacLeod, winningest coach in Suns history
PHOENIX – Legendary Suns coach John MacLeod died on April 14, 2019, but his dedication to his players and colleagues left a lasting impression on the Valley.
Punt, pass and click: High school coaches get creative for spring football
PHOENIX – With their spring programs canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, high school football coaches have found creative ways to communicate with and coach their teams.
To meet high demand, Laveen district bringing lunch to some students by bus
PHOENIX – Laveen Elementary School District innovated to meet the demand for free and reduced-price lunches for Arizona children unable to attend school because of novel coronavirus.
Prescott’s bid to draw more groundwater could threaten Verde River
PRESCOTT – In the wake of a growing population and planned housing developments, the Prescott City Council has proposed a water policy it says would provide water for the city’s current and future residents.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Map tracks cases by ZIP code; federal relief coming to universities
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services releases new data on COVID-19, and Yuma County reports the first COVID-19 related death.
As Coyotes adjust to paused NHL season, half of staff given furloughs
PHOENIX – Coyotes furlough half of employees through June 30 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
