Arizona News Archives

Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly projected winner of U.S. Senate race

November 4, 2020 6:09 PM Adonis Albright

This morning, the Associated Press called the race for Democratic Senate Candidate Mark Kelly, who is coming out ahead in last night’s election…

Magic markers cause controversy at Maricopa County polls

November 4, 2020 7:37 PM Lisa Sturgis, NBC News

A scandal involving Sharpies is shaping up on social media, and it targets a practice at some Phoenix-area polling places.…

Biden wins Arizona, flips longtime Republican stronghold

November 4, 2020 5:55 AM The Associated Press

Joe Biden won Arizona’s 11 electoral votes, becoming the second Democratic presidential candidate since 1948 to claim victory in the longtime…

Democrat Mark Kelly flips Republican Senate seat in Arizona

November 4, 2020 5:52 AM The Associated Press

Democrat Mark Kelly won the Arizona Senate seat once held by John McCain, riding Arizona’s changing electorate to flip a Republican Senate seat in…

Prop 207 passes to legalize marijuana in Arizona

November 3, 2020 9:39 PM Sumiko Keil

Arizonans vote yes on Prop 207, making recreational marijuana legal in the…

Arizona’s coronavirus death toll climbs past 6,000

November 3, 2020 4:26 PM Lisa Sturgis

Arizona’s death toll from coronavirus climbed past 6,000 Tuesday, while number of cases approached…

Arizona Secretary of State urges patience at the polls

November 3, 2020 1:10 PM Crystal Jimenez

As voters lined up early on Election Day, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs urged people to bring their…

Trump, Biden fight hard for Arizona’s 11 electoral votes

November 3, 2020 8:23 AM The Associated Press

As a bona fide swing state for the first time in memory, Arizona has been lavished with attention by President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival,…

Arizona sees biggest spike in coronavirus cases in months

October 31, 2020 1:57 PM Lisa Sturgis, April Hettinger

Arizona’s coronavirus outbreaks continued to worsen Saturday. Health officials confirmed 1,901 new cases, and reported 45 additional deaths from the…

Most of the U.S. ‘falls back’ Sunday, but not all of Arizona

October 30, 2020 12:42 PM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

This weekend millions of Americans will reset their clocks in observation of the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST), but Arizonans won’t have to…

Tourism spending in Arizona down by more than 50%

October 30, 2020 5:52 AM The Associated Press

Arizona tourism officials say the pandemic has led to spending from visitors to plunge by $10 billion when compared to the same time last…

Ducey announces $1.6 million in assistance for Arizona food banks

October 29, 2020 1:19 PM Lisa Sturgis

Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) announced Thursday the state will provide more than a million dollars to the state’s food banks to help them feed the…

Presidential campaigns converge on Arizona

October 28, 2020 7:52 PM NBC News, Lisa Sturgis

Arizona is one of a handful of states that could tip the scales in either candidate’s favor. …

Recall effort targets Tucson mayor

October 28, 2020 6:19 PM Lisa Sturgis

A group of Tucson residents want the recall Mayor Regina…

Gov. Doug Ducey provides $7 million for rental assistance

October 28, 2020 10:59 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced $7 million as an expansion available for rental…

Arizona finds pharmacist to prepare lethal injections

October 28, 2020 5:38 AM The Associated Press

Arizona has found a compounding pharmacist to prepare the drug pentobarbital for lethal injections, officials said Tuesday, moving the state closer…

Phoenix Cop Accused Of Threatening To Harm The Mayor

October 27, 2020 8:56 PM Christian Galeno

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Heightened security is now protecting the Mayor of Phoenix after a Phoenix police officer made a threat of violence. The…