Arizona Lowers Flags To Honor 500K Lives Lost To The Coronavirus

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered the state's flags lowered to honor the 500,000 lives lost to the coronavirus for five days starting Tuesday.

Indian Country Gripped By Haaland Hearing for Cabinet Seat

For Native Americans, Deb Haaland is more than an elected official set to become the first Indigenous secretary of the Interior Department.

Arizona Efforts To Boost Electric Cars Get So-So Grades In New Reports

Arizona got middling scores in two new national reports on states’ efforts to boost the number of electric vehicles on the road.

Doctors Call For Action To Eliminate Vitamin D Deficiencies To Help Fight COVID

Could an over the counter capsule be a key in fighting COVID-19? More doctors say yes.

1st Day Of Spring Is Coming: How Warm Will It Feel In Arizona?

The Farmers’ Almanac’s extended spring forecast is out, giving Arizona residents a peek at when it will start warming up around here.

Crews Rescue Parachutist Dangling From Power Lines In AZ

A military parachutist who dropped onto high-voltage power lines in Arizona City dangled for several hours before he could be rescued.

Report: Arizona Continues To Trail Other States In Higher-Ed Support

Arizona continues to be one of the worst states in the U.S. when it comes to funding higher education, still reeling from deep budget cuts.

5 Ways To De-Stress While You Wait For The COVID-19 Vaccine

Caring for your mind can be as simple as taking a walk or getting plenty of sleep. Follow these tips from Banner Health to help you unwind.

As Demand Surges, Advocates Worry Food Stamps Miss Eligible Families

The number of Arizona food stamp recipients has surged in the last year, but advocates worry the program doesn't reach everyone it should.

EPA Awards $220 Million For Uranium Mine Cleanup On Navajo Nation

The Environmental Protection Agency said it will award contracts worth up to $220 million to help clean up abandoned uranium mines.

Winter Storms Delay AZ Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments

Extreme winter weather across the U.S. will affect Arizona's coronavirus vaccine shipments and could force counties to cancel appointments.

Moving Trends: Where Arizona Ranks

Here is where Arizona ranks in migration growth based on one-way U-Haul trucks that crossed state borders in 2020.

Car Insurance Rates: See Where Arizona Ranks

Drivers in Arizona spend an average of $661 on yearly premiums.

Arizona Is Home To Several Best Online Degrees: U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has released its 10th annual ranking of the best online college degrees. See which colleges in Arizona made it.

Restaurant Jobs: Is The Industry Recovering In Arizona?

See how employment in the restaurant industry in Arizona has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Court Rules Against Apaches In Their Bid To Halt Copper Mine

A federal judge has rejected a request from a group of Apaches to keep a copper mine from its sacred land.

Registering For COVID-19 Vaccinations Frustrates Arizona Seniors

“For people who are not very computer savvy, the site is a joke. It’s just a joke," Liz Northcott, 78, said.

How Arizona Is Weathering The Pandemic: See Weekly Data

The Biden administration releases weekly reports on how each state is weathering the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how Arizona is doing.

Arizona Has Administered Over 1M Coronavirus Vaccine Doses

Weeks into the state's vaccination efforts, Arizona has reached a critical milestone.

1 In 4 Arizonans Still Insist Trump Won, As Second Impeachment Begins

A recent poll shows more than half of Arizona Republicans believe Trump was the rightful winner of the November election.

Prominent AZ Lawyer Who Represented Cardinals, Diamondbacks Dies

Michael Kennedy, co-founding partner of the Gallagher and Kennedy law firm and a key figure in Arizona professional sports, has died.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Announces Rental Assistance Program

“We want to make sure renters in Arizona have the resources and support they need,” said Gov. Ducey.

Hobbs, Other State Officials Discuss 2020 Election ‘Conspiracy Circus’

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told a national panel Thursday that the best way to combat election misinformation is with truth.

Pandemic Exposed Social Inequities, Created Backlogs Of Care, Mayo Specialists Say

The medical community learned countless lessons during the first year of COVID-19, a pandemic unprecedented in modern times.

How AZ Compares With Other States: See Updated Coronavirus Data

The Biden administration is releasing weekly reports on how each state is weathering the pandemic. Find out how Arizona is doing.

Apache Make Emotional Appeal To Court To Halt Proposed Copper Mine

Members of Apache Stronghold told a federal district judge in tearful testimony that a proposed copper mine would destroy a “holy place."

Former Flight Attendant From AZ Lands 7-Figure Book Deal

A former flight attendant and lifelong Arizona resident has landed a 7-figure book deal for two stories she dreamed up on the job.

AZ Attorney General Sues Over Biden's Deportation Moratorium

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has terminated an agreement with Arizona intended to restrict an overhaul of immigration policy.

Apaches' Fight Over Arizona Copper Mine Goes Before U.S. Court

A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday from a group of Apaches that has been fighting a proposed copper mine in eastern Arizona.

Health Officials Keep Close Eye As COVID-19 Variants Found In Arizona

COVID-19 infections in Arizona appeared to be leveling off last week when officials confirmed that a variant of the virus had been found.

2nd State Site Opening Up New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

Phoenix Municipal Stadium will open new vaccine appointments for the month of February on Wednesday.

Northern AZ Lawmaker Leaves To Join Biden Administration

Democratic Rep. Arlando Teller of Chinle announced Monday he was resigning to take a new job with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Arizona Opens 2nd Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Site

The Phoenix Municipal Stadium opened as a statewide coronavirus vaccination site Monday, will be giving 500 shots to Arizonans each day.

The Deadliest Year: Overall Death Toll Grew By 25% In Arizona In 2020

Total deaths in Arizona rose 25% in 2020 over the previous year, with some counties seeing increases approaching 50% for the year.

Advocates, Lawmakers Hail Biden Pledge To Respect Tribal Sovereignty

Native American policy experts and AZ lawmakers welcomed President Joe Biden’s order calling for stronger relations with tribal governments.

3 Cases Of Fast-Spreading U.K. Coronavirus Variant Found In AZ

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced Friday that the new coronavirus variant had made its way to Arizona.

Unemployment Dips In Arizona For December, But Jobs Are Still Tight

As COVID-19 pummels away in Arizona, unemployment in the state dipped slightly in December, with restaurants and entertainment taking hits.

2 Escaped Florence Prison Inmates Captured In Coolidge

Coolidge police announced Thursday morning that the two escaped prisoners were captured after days on the run.

How AZ Is Weathering Pandemic: See New Weekly Virus Data

The Biden Administration has begun releasing weekly updates for each state, including how that state compares with the rest of the U.S.

GOP Proposal To End Ducey’s COVID Emergency In AZ Advances

GOP lawmakers advanced a measure that would terminate the emergency declaration Gov. Doug Ducey issued last year as the pandemic began.