Arizona News Archives

Giving Tree Program returning for Arizona foster youth

October 19, 2021 8:33 AM Caleb J. Fernández

Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) gears up to partner with businesses across the state through its Giving Tree…

Key Biden immigration nominee to testify amid busiest US-Mexico border in two decades

October 19, 2021 7:42 AM Caleb J. Fernández, CNN

TUCSON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY/CNN) – President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus, is…

QAnon figure says he’s running for congress to fix elections

October 18, 2021 6:08 PM The Associated Press

One of the most prominent figures in the QAnon conspiracy movement says he’s running for Congress in Arizona because the state is at the forefront…

Arizonans speak out on nationwide goods shortage

October 18, 2021 3:44 PM Marcos Icahuate, CBS News

A nationwide goods shortage has left shelves empty of products such as food and household…

Arizona Department of Economic Security launches program to help needy families pay utility bills

October 18, 2021 8:05 AM Cole Johnson, AP News

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is launching a program to provide $36 million of assistance to help needy households pay utility bills as…

Most diverse counties in Arizona

October 16, 2021 9:33 AM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Arizona using data from U.S. Census…

Northern Arizona University to hold in-person commencement

October 16, 2021 8:55 AM Caleb J. Fernández, The Associated Press

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Northern Arizona University plans in December to hold its first in-person commencement since the pandemic began and says it…

Arizona universities to require COVID-19 shots for employees

October 15, 2021 1:48 PM Caleb J. Fernández, Adonis Albright

The State of Arizona’s public universities announced coronavirus vaccination requirements for all employees Friday…

DES partnering with utility providers to give $36 million for Arizonans in need

October 15, 2021 9:29 AM Caleb J. Fernández

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced Friday the Department plans to allocate $36 million to support…

US Department of Energy may revoke Trump-era dishwasher standards

October 15, 2021 6:59 AM Caleb J. Fernández

The U.S. Department of Energy recently published a Federal Register notice looking to revoke 2020 efficiency rules which improved home-appliance…

Man fatally stabbed after I-10 road rage incident in Tucson

October 14, 2021 5:02 PM The Associated Press

Authorities say a man has been fatally stabbed in an Interstate 10 road rage incident in Tucson. Police say two cars crashed about 4 p.m. Wednesday…

Feds agree to keep cattle out of northern Arizona rivers

October 14, 2021 4:58 PM The Associated Press

Federal land-management agencies have agreed to do more to keep cattle from grazing in habitat that threatened and endangered species need to survive…

Man jailed on other charges after attack kills deputy

October 14, 2021 4:04 PM The Associated Press

A man who was the subject of a manhunt in the fatal beating of a Maricopa County sheriff’s deputy has been released from a hospital and booked into…

Department of Veterans Affairs to hire more staff amidst backlog pileup

October 14, 2021 2:59 PM Marcos Icahuate

On October 14, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva made a statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs decision to train new…

Arizona law targeting Down syndrome abortions taken to the courts

October 14, 2021 12:34 PM Caleb J. Fernández

Two abortion activists and three organizations opposing the protections for unborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome filed a lawsuit, Isaacson v.…

Gov. Doug Ducey announces additional $5M for small business

October 14, 2021 11:33 AM Caleb J. Fernández

Governor Doug Ducey announces Thursday an additional $5 million specifically for small businesses which have suffered as a result of the pandemic and…