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Arizona House passes legislation to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees

February 26, 2021
Educators will have to resume giving standardized tests this year.

Department of Education to require schools to return to standardized testing

February 23, 2021
Winter storms Uri and Viola are reportedly affecting 150 million Americans

Winter storms Uri, Viola freeze Southeast, millions without power

February 16, 2021
Arizona residents could receive rental assistance from the federal government and Department of Economic Security

Arizona residents could qualify for rental assistance from Department of Economic Security, Federal Government

February 9, 2021
Recent legislation and an updated gambling agreement could lead to sports betting and more gambling options at casinos

Recent legislation aims to establish sports betting, other gambling in Arizona

February 2, 2021
Two escaped prisoners were apprehended after five days on the loose

Two escapees from Florence prison apprehended near Coolidge, Ariz.

January 29, 2021
Heavy rains caused a shopping cart and other debris to wash out of little used drainage canals in the Scottsdale area

After months of drought Phoenix area gets rain, snow, graupel

January 26, 2021
Several COVID-19 vaccination sites are opening around Arizona

Several COVID-19 vaccination sites to open around Arizona

January 24, 2021
President Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders after his inauguration on Wednesday

President Joe Biden signs numerous executive orders his first day in office

January 21, 2021
The Senate will likely vote whether to continue impeachment proceedings the day before Biden's inauguration.

House of Representatives votes to impeach President Trump a second time, Senate may hold trial after Biden inauguration

January 14, 2021
15,000 troops will seek to keep order during Joe Biden's inauguration

Massive troop deployment planned for Inauguration Day amid continued threats from domestic terror groups

January 12, 2021
Domestic terrorists forcibly entered the Capitol Building on Wednesday and disrupted the count of electoral votes

Four dead in domestic terror attack on U.S. Capitol, Republican Rep. calls for President to be removed

January 7, 2021
New York becomes fourth state to record case of B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant

New York becomes fourth state to record case of B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant

January 5, 2021
An extreme cyclone is generating 110 mph winds and 50 foot waves moving into the Bering Sea

Powerful ‘bomb cyclone’ approaches Bering Sea, Alaska, could cause heavy rain and snow in Northwestern U.S.

January 1, 2021
Holiday travel is not recommended this year.

Travel restrictions in many states require visitors to quarantine or show proof of negative COVID-19 test

December 23, 2020
Scottsdale CC sports will return to play after Jan. 1.

[PHOTO] Chancellor’s decision allows MCCCD schools to return to sports

December 10, 2020
Several COVID-19 vaccination sites are opening around Arizona

Maricopa County COVID-19 vaccination plan explained during Monday Board of Supervisors meeting

December 9, 2020
Details about a COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the public on Dec. 5

Maricopa County’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan to be made available to public in Monday livestream, media event to be held later

December 4, 2020
Allie Rae and Luna are back together for more Drinks After Work

“The 2:15” Ep 35 – Drinks After Work and Inner Thoughts

November 25, 2020
Belly up to the bar for Allie Rae and Luna's second episode of Drinks After Work

“The 2:15” Ep 34 – Drinks After Work and Trash Talk

November 13, 2020
The SCC Fighting Artichokes hope to return to play soon

[PHOTO] SCC Men’s basketball awaits return to play in January, coaching staff adapts for COVID-19 restrictions

November 10, 2020
Joe Biden has been declared President-elect

Joe Biden elected 46th President of the United States, Pennsylvania gives Scranton native the victory

November 7, 2020
Many voters decided to vote early or by mail

Unprecedented number of mail-in ballots make election process safer but may delay results

November 3, 2020
NEVN reporter Cynthia Tapia records a Phoenix Rising game preview with videographer Khiry Shabazz

[PHOTO] COVID-19 not only changes sports but also sports broadcasting, reporting

October 30, 2020
Phoenix Rising eventually got past El Paso to advance to the USL league finals

Phoenix Rising defeat El Paso in penalty kicks, advance to league finals against Tampa Bay

October 25, 2020
Belly up to the bar for Allie Rae and Luna's second episode of Drinks After Work

“The 2:15” Ep 33 – Drinks After Work and In The Closet Prop 208 Special With Anabel Maldonado

October 23, 2020
NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship trophy

NJCAA rules fall and winter sports to be played along with spring sports beginning after Jan. 1

October 21, 2020
Sacramento players converge on Rising scoring attempt

Phoenix Rising advance to USL semifinals, Solomon Asante hero in extra time

October 11, 2020
Santi Moar started Saturday's game, replacing Junior Flemmings who is on leave.

Phoenix Rising finish regular season with victory despite missing head coach and top scorer

October 4, 2020
Trump and Biden went head-to-head in the first debate on Tuesday night

Donald Trump, Joe Biden, clash in first of three scheduled debates

September 29, 2020
Orange County moves the ball into their offensive zone under a layer of red smoke from the south end zone following Rufat Dadashov's game winning goal

Phoenix Rising clinch playoff berth with win over Orange County Soccer Club

September 27, 2020
Solomon Asante subbed into the game after missing last week's game with an unspecified injury

Phoenix Rising suffer first home loss of season, Rubio Rubin spoils evening

September 19, 2020
Rising goalkeeper Zac Lubin defends his goal against Las Vegas Lights Friday night

Phoenix Rising host Las Vegas Lights as fans return to stadium for first time since COVID-19 shutdown

September 12, 2020
It's opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 8 – 2020 NFL Opening Day

September 10, 2020
The U.S. has company as Spain struggles with second wave of coronavirus infections

Spain joins United States in struggling with second wave of coronavirus infections, pandemic approaches and results similar

August 26, 2020
FOX Sports NFL is moving on without Thom Brennaman after he used an anti-gay slur during a baseball broadcast

Former Diamondbacks announcer Thom Brennaman released by FOX Sports NFL, suspended by Cincinnati Reds for using anti-gay slur

August 20, 2020
Suns coach Monty Williams at a previous press conference

Suns go undefeated in NBA seeding tournament, still fall short of playoffs

August 17, 2020
The PAC-12 Conference postponed all fall sports until at least Jan, 1, 2021

PAC-12, Big Ten Conferences ‘postpone’ fall sports seasons

August 13, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman to be included on a presidential ticket

Joe Biden announces selection for Vice-Presidential candidate

August 12, 2020
Coyotes mascot Howler isn't the only one celebrating Arizona's first playoff appearance since 2012

Arizona Coyotes end eight year playoff drought, will face Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference quarterfinals

August 11, 2020
Junior Flemmings scored a hat-trick against New Mexico United

Junior Flemmings scores hat-trick as Phoenix Rising roll against New Mexico United

August 9, 2020
Taylor Hall scored a goal and had three assists is the Coyotes qualifying series win over Nashville.

Coyotes advance through qualifying round with series win over Nashville

August 8, 2020
An explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.

Deadly Beirut explosion looks to be caused by ammonium nitrate shipment impounded in 2013

August 6, 2020
The Arizona primaries were Tuesday.

Arizona primary elections establish state, local political candidates for general election

August 5, 2020
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Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.
Ole Olafson