Some Queen Creek teachers resigning after district votes to head back to school Aug. 17
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
Police: Woman hits airline employee for not allowing her on a flight for violating mask requirement
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.
Jerry Sheridan talks upcoming Maricopa County Sheriff race against Paul Penzone
Jerry Sheridan beat former Maricopa County Sheriff for the GOP nomination and will face off against the current sheriff, Paul Penzone, in November.
Jerry Sheridan beat former Maricopa County Sheriff for the GOP nomination and will face off against the current sheriff, Paul Penzone, in November.
4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers
Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.
Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.
US: Border tunnel found appears to be ‘most sophisticated’
The tunnel intended for smuggling ran from San Luis, Arizona, to a Mexican neighborhood and had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system, and extensive reinforcement, federal officials said Thursday.
The tunnel intended for smuggling ran from San Luis, Arizona, to a Mexican neighborhood and had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system, and extensive reinforcement, federal officials said Thursday.
Contractor spills up to 20K gallons of sewage into Oak Creek in Sedona
According to a news release from the City of Sedona, the spill happened on the night of August 4 near State Route 179. "Untreated liquid effluent" was reportedly coming out of a manhole in front of the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center and flowed into a storm drain, which drained into Oak Creek at a rate of 150 gallons per minute.
According to a news release from the City of Sedona, the spill happened on the night of August 4 near State Route 179. "Untreated liquid effluent" was reportedly coming out of a manhole in front of the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center and flowed into a storm drain, which drained into Oak Creek at a rate of 150 gallons per minute.
Doordash debuts 'digital convenience stores' in 8 US cities
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
DoorDash is launching digital "convenience stores" in several cities across the U.S. that will bring to your door everything from chips and ice cream to dog food and cold medicine.
WWII veteran honored by Trump at Phoenix rally dies
Ervin Julian, 100, was seen being carried to his seat by fellow Trump supporters during the president's rally in February.
Ervin Julian, 100, was seen being carried to his seat by fellow Trump supporters during the president's rally in February.
Arizona sheriff's 'Citizens Posse' allows residents to be deputized
“As Sheriff of Pinal County, I am given the authority to deputize civilians to assist in law enforcement," Sheriff Mark Lamb said. "While we hope such an action is never required, we want to make sure those willing to step into the role are trained and ready.”
“As Sheriff of Pinal County, I am given the authority to deputize civilians to assist in law enforcement," Sheriff Mark Lamb said. "While we hope such an action is never required, we want to make sure those willing to step into the role are trained and ready.”
MCSO: Remains of ASU professor found at landfill; suspects arrested
Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.
Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.
AZDPS: Teen girl dead, another girl in critical condition after being kidnapped by uncle in Phoenix
Carlos Eduardo Mora is accused of kidnapping his nieces and killing one of them on July 22. A 12-year-old girl has been hospitalized and is in critical condition.
Carlos Eduardo Mora is accused of kidnapping his nieces and killing one of them on July 22. A 12-year-old girl has been hospitalized and is in critical condition.
Arizona woman accused of trying to join Al-Qaeda, arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
According to a news release, Jill Marie Jones was arrested on July 22 after she was communicating with two undercover FBI agents, one of whom she believed to be a member of Al-Qaeda.
According to a news release, Jill Marie Jones was arrested on July 22 after she was communicating with two undercover FBI agents, one of whom she believed to be a member of Al-Qaeda.
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces extension to statewide bar, gym closure as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Arizona Governor Ducey extended indefinitely the order he issued late last month again closing bars, nightclubs and gyms. Although the state is finally seeing early signs that cases are declining, those closures are having an impact and won’t be reversed, the governor said.
Arizona Governor Ducey extended indefinitely the order he issued late last month again closing bars, nightclubs and gyms. Although the state is finally seeing early signs that cases are declining, those closures are having an impact and won’t be reversed, the governor said.
Some Arizonans waiting for days for COVID-19 test result due to testing backlog
Officials with Sonora Quest say they have a test processing backlog of tens of thousands of tests.
Officials with Sonora Quest say they have a test processing backlog of tens of thousands of tests.
Phoenix Police release body cam footage of July 8 shooting of a woman
The Phoenix Police Department released body cam video of a July 8 incident of an officer-involved shooting where a woman was injured. Her roommate called police on her because she reportedly began acting erratically.
The Phoenix Police Department released body cam video of a July 8 incident of an officer-involved shooting where a woman was injured. Her roommate called police on her because she reportedly began acting erratically.
Arizona mother and newborn battle, beat COVID-19 together
For one Valley child, her first few months of Earth was a constant battle for survival.
For one Valley child, her first few months of Earth was a constant battle for survival.
Man flees to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg, police say
A 27-year-old man from Flagstaff is said to have fled to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg on July 16. The Flagstaff Police Department said an arrest warrant was issued.
A 27-year-old man from Flagstaff is said to have fled to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg on July 16. The Flagstaff Police Department said an arrest warrant was issued.
White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
Arizona woman says her father's death from COVID-19 falls on President Trump, Governor Ducey
The woman of a man who died from COVID-19 even invited Gov. Ducey to her father’s funeral.
The woman of a man who died from COVID-19 even invited Gov. Ducey to her father’s funeral.