Arizona virus-related hospitalizations top 2K over 10 days
The state’s seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths both rose over past two weeks.
Company to close pecan harvesting plant in southern Arizona
Farmers Investment Co. said processing pecans at the Sahuarita plant wasn't sustainable due to tariffs, low-cost competition from Mexican processors and financial impacts of COVID-19.
Sports betting to start in Arizona in time for NFL season
Betting will be allowed starting Thursday online and at locations in the Phoenix area.
State Rep. Roberts abruptly announces resignation
The Republican from Maricopa filed to run for reelection just two weeks ago.
Judge refuses to block new Arizona sports betting law
Monday evening's decision means sports betting can start Thursday barring a successful appeal.
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.
Arizona reports 2,378 COVID-19 cases, 1 addition death
Fifty-six percent of people in have been vaccinated for the virus.
Arizona reports more than 3,000 new COVID cases for 4th day in row
The number of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients increased by two to 563. That’s the most since mid-February.
Arizona on pace of reporting over 3,000 virus cases per day
The state reported 3,424 additional cases and 38 virus-related deaths on Saturday.
1 arrest after men confront school principal over COVID-19 mandates
School officials say several men threatened to make a citizen’s arrest of a Vail Unified School District principal while at least one brandished cable ties.
Arizona reports 3,802 new COVID-19 cases and 80 more deaths
The CDC has advised that unvaccinated people should not travel during the holiday weekend.
Friese drops out of race for Tucson-area US House seat
Trauma surgeon was running to replace retiring Democratic Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick.
Arizona reports 3,470 additional COVID cases, 26 more deaths
The seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths have risen substantially over levels from two weeks earlier.
Arizona reports 4,740 new COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths
The number of new cases Wednesday was especially higher due to a data-processing issue the day before.
Former Arizona legislator pleads guilty to false tax returns
Keith Bee was a justice of the peace from 2007 to 2018.
