Ducey rejects new COVID-19 limits, as models foresee swamped hospitals
WASHINGTON – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey again rejected calls for tougher statewide COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday in the face of what experts called a pending "catastrophe," opting instead for more funding for nurses and more pleas for personal responsibility.
Mesa teachers union urges district to halt in-person classes
The Mesa Education Association, which represents teachers, has asked Mesa Public Schools to return to remote learning because of a surge in COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County. District officials say they’ll respond on Thursday.
Phoenix Suns expect to experience cultural change after addition of Chris Paul
The addition of Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns is expected to benefit the organization on and off the court.
Proposition 207: What happens before recreational marijuana becomes legal in Arizona?
PHOENIX – Legalization of marijuana use will bring new business to existing dispensaries, add opportunities for marjiuana growers and lead to moves to expunge criminal records.
Kelly already playing part of senator ahead of next week’s swearing-in
WASHINGTON - He won't be sworn in for several days yet, but Sen.-elect Mark Kelly is already acting the part, meeting with the governor and senators, naming a transition team and hosting town halls. There's little time to waste: His swearing-in could come next week.
‘So glad to be back’: Herm Edwards reflects on isolation after ASU cancels 3rd game
PHOENIX - Arizona State canceled its game against Utah, but expressed optimism that it could play Dec. 2 against UCLA. Coach Herm Edwards also shared his experience fighting COVID-19 in isolation.
How Arizona universities are riding the waves of COVID-19
PHOENIX – ASU, NAU and UArizona grapple with the coronavirus with similar but separate approaches to COVID-19 to tests, teaching and telling the public what they’re doing.
COVID-19 cases could push hospital beds, staff to limit, official says
WASHINGTON - The recent surge in COVID-19 cases could push hospital staff and hospital bed capacity to the limit in coming weeks, particularly if people are not careful over Thanksgiving, an Arizona hospital official said Tuesday.
Rarefied air: collegiate runners flock to Flagstaff to train
Collegiate runners from around the country are drawn to Flagstaff, Arizona to train at high elevation while attending classes remotely.
Lost on the front lines: Health care workers in Southwest who died fighting COVID-19
Health care workers faced serious dangers during the pandemic, and some lost their lives caring for others.
Mayors again call for statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 cases surge
WASHINGTON - Democratic mayors from around the state urged Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday to impose a statewide mask mandate, as COVID-19 cases surged past 4,000 for a second straight day and state hospitals neared capacity in their intensive care units.
Schools welcome state mandate for masks in classrooms, buses, events
WASHINGTON - Arizona health officials on Thursday mandated that students wear face coverings in school, on buses and at school activities, an emergency order that school officials called a step in the right direction, but not enough.
