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Tucson City Hall, which will again require mask-wearing in light of new CDC recommendations.

Peoria, Phoenix, Tucson reinstate mask policy for all city buildings

July 29, 2021
Some businesses and even whole countries are requiring proof of vaccination for certain activities.

Some businesses, countries requiring proof of vaccination before service

July 20, 2021
Peoria Unified School District was warned by Gov. Doug Ducey's office to rescind a policy aimed at unvaccinated students.

Peoria Unified and Catalina Hills School Districts warned by office of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

July 15, 2021
The Delta Aquariids and Perseids meteor showers should produce plenty of shooting stars

Delta Aquariid and Perseid meteor showers offer summer sky watchers plenty of shooting stars

July 10, 2021
Rains and cooler weather in the northern part of Arizona has prompted the reopening of Coconino and Kaibab national forests

Tiger Fire grows despite rains, Coconino, Kaibab forests reopen to visitors

July 6, 2021
A number of communities are holding public fireworks displays this July 4

Independence Day fireworks back with a bang, Scottsdale, Goodyear plan largest displays ever

July 3, 2021
The Phoenix Suns couldn't hold back Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks

Phoenix Suns advance to NBA Finals with decisive Game 6 victory over L.A. Clippers

June 30, 2021
The Tonto National Forest is among the areas closed to visitors because of extreme fire danger.

Forest Service closes five of six Arizona national forests, some recreation areas to remain open

June 29, 2021
Lightning caused several new wildfires in Arizona, including the Backbone Fire

Backbone Fire grows, evacuation orders issued for Pine, Strawberry, Hunt Ranch

June 22, 2021
Rugged terrain, high temps and low nighttime humidity are making firefighting efforts difficult in Arizona

Pinnacle, Slate Fires add to list of active Arizona wildfires

June 16, 2021
The lab company Valisure recently found certain lots of sun care products to be contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen

Testing reveals some sun care products contaminated with carcinogenic chemical benzene

June 11, 2021
U.S. Hwy. 60 is containing the Telegraph Fire near Globe, Ariz.

Telegraph, Mescal wildfires burning near Globe, Arizona

June 8, 2021
Arizona state-run vaccine sites will close by June 28

State-run vaccination sites in Arizona to close by June 28, providers shift to pharmacies, pop-up sites

June 4, 2021
Phoenix College won the NJCAA Softball National Championship last week

Phoenix College brings home ninth NJCAA DII Softball National Championship, defeat Jones College for title

June 3, 2021
Public pools in Mesa and Glendale will be reopening this summer

Mesa, Glendale to reopen public pools

May 27, 2021
The women's NCAA Golf Championship is going on now at Grayhawk Golf Course

Arizona State University hosting NCAA Golf Championship at Grayhawk Golf Course in Scottsdale

May 25, 2021
Five of seven Arizona Supreme Court nominees are women.

Five women, two men make up list of Arizona Supreme Court nominees

May 22, 2021
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifted restrictions on public gatherings Thursday.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifts restrictions on public events, rescinds other orders related to mitigating the spread of COVID-19

March 25, 2021
MCCCD shut down their IT systems after

Maricopa County Community College District shut down IT systems after detecting ‘suspicious activity’, leaves students, faculty wondering

March 19, 2021
Rep. Deb Haaland was confirmed as secretary of the Interior Department

Rep. Deb Haaland, member of Laguna Pueblo Nation in New Mexico confirmed as secretary of Interior

March 16, 2021
A 3-D image of the Perseverance rover

NASA rover Perseverance becomes fifth U.S. vehicle to explore Mars

March 11, 2021
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifts occupancy limits, spring training, pro sports to operate under approved plans

March 7, 2021
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Journalist in Belarus jailed for reporting against President Alexander Lukashenko

March 3, 2021
Maricopa County Community College District office building

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
Arizona state-run vaccine sites are set to close by June 28

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
Arizona state-run vaccine sites are set to close by June 28

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
Scottsdale baseball is looking forward to the postseason

[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
Arizona schools will reopen at their own pace this fall

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issues executive order allowing school districts and charter schools to reopen on-site learning at their own discretion

August 4, 2020
Rising are back home after a two game road trip.

Rising return home, won’t be denied against El Paso Locomotive

August 1, 2020
The Phoenix Suns return to the hardwood against Washington today

Phoenix Suns get second chance at playoffs during ‘Race for No. 8’ to restart NBA season

July 31, 2020
County Recorder is in charge of mail-in ballots

Stephen Richer battles Clair Van Steenwyk for County Recorder in August 4 primary

July 30, 2020
The Marlin's season is on hold after multiple positive COVID-19 tests among players and staff

MLB pauses Miami and Philadelphia’s seasons following positive COVID-19 tests of several Marlins players

July 28, 2020
The Arizona senate special election is a three party race

Arizona Senate special election has a candidate for everyone

July 25, 2020
MLB starts their pandemic-shortened season today with no fans. Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw ceremonial first pitch to begin pandemic delayed MLB season

July 23, 2020
Travel restrictions are in place in many U.S. states

Summer travelers should take note of varying state travel restrictions

July 22, 2020
Sports broadcaster Todd Walsh joins the show. Pictured with Coyotes Coach Rick Tocchet and D-Backs Manager Tory Lovullo left to right in a prepandemic interview.

Four-Down Territory Ep 7 – Special Edition with Fox Sports Arizona Broadcaster Todd Walsh

July 21, 2020
Details about a COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the public on Dec. 5

Oxford University group nears completion of testing for potential COVID-19 vaccine

July 20, 2020
Charleston, S.C. has been hit hard by new COVID-19 cases

Young COVID-19 victims in South Carolina diagnosed with MIS-C

July 16, 2020
California is one of the states forced to take steps backward in reopening from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

California regresses in COVID-19 recovery, infighting erupts between Atlanta Mayor and Georgia Governor

July 15, 2020
The LDS Temple is considered the centerpiece of Mesa's Downtown

Mesa mayoral race pits incumbent John Giles against Verl Farnsworth

July 14, 2020
Junior Flemmings scored the first goal of the night in a 4-0 victory

Phoenix Rising speak out against racism as season reopens, scoring picks up where it left off

July 11, 2020
The Ivy League has cancelled sports until Jan. 1

Ivy League cancels all sports until Jan.1, over 100 NCAA football players test positive for COVID-19

July 9, 2020
ASU and other large Arizona Universities are still planning to resume in-person classes in the fall.

Universities continue plans to reopen, Arizona colleges still scheduled for in-person classes among soaring COVID-19 cases

July 8, 2020
The NHL is getting ready to drop the puck again on Aug.1

NHL announces return to play, extended collective bargaining agreement

July 7, 2020
Heavy rains caused a deadly landslide at a jade mine in Myanmar

Deadly Myanmar landslide kills, injures hundreds, many still unaccounted for

July 4, 2020
Lots of choices await Scottsdale voters in Aug. 4 Primary Election

14 hopeful candidates compete for Scottsdale Mayor, City Council seats

July 2, 2020
Minor League Baseball cancelled their season on Tuesday afternoon.

COVID-19 pandemic causes Minor League Baseball to cancel 2020 season

July 1, 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifted restrictions on public gatherings Thursday.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey extends legal protection for front-line healthcare workers, pauses some businesses and delays first day of school

June 30, 2020
It's opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 6 – Major League Baseball is back…we hope

June 27, 2020
Grand Canyon University's basketball team is in quarantine

GCU basketball team quarantined after positive COVID-19 tests, sports stumble on comeback trail

June 25, 2020
Baseball season is back!

MLB to play shortened season beginning in late July

June 25, 2020
Many college football players reported for voluntary workouts earlier this month

Hopes for college football dim as players become infected

June 23, 2020
AZ Gov. Ducey recently quit ignoring rising COVID-19 numbers

Summer Holiday and protests spike Arizona’s COVID numbers. Was Ducey’s reaction too little, too late?

June 20, 2020
Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

‘First’ Trump campaign rally set for Saturday in Tulsa, health experts concerned

June 18, 2020
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