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

Telegraph, Mescal wildfires burning near Globe, Arizona

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

Mesa, Glendale to reopen public pools

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 27, 2021
The womens NCAA Golf Championship is going on now at Grayhawk Golf Course

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Texas is suing several school districts for imposing mask mandates.

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 25, 2021
MCCCD Offices

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 11, 2021
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 7, 2021
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Journalist in Belarus jailed for reporting against President Alexander Lukashenko

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 3, 2021
Maricopa County Community College District office building

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

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

Department of Education to require schools to return to standardized testing

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

Winter storms Uri, Viola freeze Southeast, millions without power

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

Two escapees from Florence prison apprehended near Coolidge, Ariz.

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 26, 2021
Arizona state-run vaccine sites are set to close by June 28

Several COVID-19 vaccination sites to open around Arizona

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 21, 2021
The Senate will likely vote whether to continue impeachment proceedings the day before Bidens inauguration.

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 14, 2021
15,000 troops will seek to keep order during Joe Bidens inauguration

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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.

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

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

Daniel Moreno, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
November 25, 2020
Belly up to the bar for Allie Rae and Lunas second episode of Drinks After Work

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

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
November 13, 2020
Joe Biden has been declared President-elect

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson and Jackson Dungan
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

Jackson Dungan, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
October 25, 2020
Belly up to the bar for Allie Rae and Lunas second episode of Drinks After Work

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

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
October 21, 2020
Sacramento players converge on Rising scoring attempt

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

Ole Olafson, , and
October 11, 2020
Santi Moar started Saturdays game, replacing Junior Flemmings who is on leave.

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

Ole Olafson, Cynthia Tapia, and Khiry Shabazz - Videographer
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

Ole Olafson and Ivana Venema-Nunez
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 Dadashovs game winning goal

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

Ole Olafson and Cynthia Tapia
September 27, 2020
Solomon Asante subbed into the game after missing last weeks game with an unspecified injury

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
September 12, 2020
Its opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 8 – 2020 NFL Opening Day

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 12, 2020
Coyotes mascot Howler is definitely excited about the teams new draft picks

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 6, 2020
The Arizona primaries were Tuesday.

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

Ole Olafson and Ivana Venema-Nunez
August 5, 2020
Empty classrooms have become a pandemic symbol, as remote learning gained a firm foothold during the 2020-21 school year.

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

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

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 1, 2020
The Suns continue to hold the NBAs best record at 39-9.

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 30, 2020
The Marlins 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

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

Arizona Senate special election has a candidate for everyone

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

Summer travelers should take note of varying state travel restrictions

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 15, 2020
The LDS Temple is considered the centerpiece of Mesas Downtown

Mesa mayoral race pits incumbent John Giles against Verl Farnsworth

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 9, 2020
Jared Taylor is scheduled to speak at ASU on Sept. 2

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

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

14 hopeful candidates compete for Scottsdale Mayor, City Council seats

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

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 30, 2020
Its opening day in the NFL!

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

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
June 27, 2020
Grand Canyon Universitys basketball team is in quarantine

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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 25, 2020
Baseball season is back!

MLB to play shortened season beginning in late July

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

Hopes for college football dim as players become infected

Ole Olafson, Reporter
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?

Ole Olafson, Editorial
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

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 18, 2020
many fear Maria Ressas conviction an attempt to erode freedoms of the press

Award winning journalist convicted of libel, news site known to be critical of Philippine President Duterte

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 16, 2020
The Bush Fire continues to grow. Stewart Mountain Dam in foreground.

[Photo] Trio of large wildfires continue to burn in Arizona, Bush Fire now largest fire in U.S.

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 14, 2020
Its opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 5 – All Roads Lead to Disney World

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
June 12, 2020
The PGA Tour returned to action today

Professional golf returns with tournament at Colonial Country Club

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 11, 2020
President Trump plans to resume campaigning in two weeks.

President Trump announces plans to resume campaign rallies, mass gatherings could take place in as little as two weeks

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 10, 2020
Major League Soccer plans to restart their season in Florida.

Major League Soccer, United Soccer League announce plans to return to action

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 9, 2020
The NBA plans to restart their season in Disney World near Orlando, Fla.

NBA moves closer to reopening season with help from Mickey and Minnie

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 6, 2020
A power plant owned by Norilsk Nickel spilled 20,000 tons of diesel fuel into an arctic river.

Russian diesel fuel spill threatens fragile arctic ecosystem

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 4, 2020
The Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Va. before being damaged by protesters last weekend

George Floyd demonstrations damage, cause removal of several Confederate monuments

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 3, 2020
Members of the media have been attacked while covering George Floyd protests

Journalists attacked by police, demonstrators while covering George Floyd protests

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 2, 2020
Its opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 4 – Creeping back towards the playoffs

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
May 30, 2020
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