ASU, UArizona, NAU to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

This follows an executive order issued by President Biden in September requiring vaccine mandates for employers with more than 100 workers.

PD: Owner of 'Breaking Bad'-style mobile meth lab arrested in Phoenix

According to a tweet from Phoenix Police, officers found chemicals and lab equipment inside of an RV while investigating reports of trespassing at a business near 43rd Avenue and Camelback Road.

Salt River firefighters terminated due to refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19

A group of firefighters with the Salt River Fire Department say they lost their job because they did not want to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They also accuse Salt River fire officials of not giving them any alternatives to vaccination.

Butterball ground turkey recalled over possible plastic contamination

Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.

La Paz County Sheriff's sergeant involved in pursuit dies from crash

Sergeant Michael Rudd with the La Paz County Sheriff's Office died after being involved in a pursuit early Monday morning, the sheriff said on Oct. 11.

PD: Casa Grande man arrested on child pornography charges

A 71-year-old Casa Grande man was arrested on Oct. 13 after police say they conducted a child pornography investigation into him. Investigators seized computers, hard drives and phones.

Arizona jury convicts airman in death of Mennonite woman

Mark Gooch faces life in prison on the murder charge. He also was found guilty of kidnapping Sasha Krause in January 2020 from the Farmington Mennonite Church where she was gathering material for Sunday school.

Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says

The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.

William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps

The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.

Phoenix area ski shops getting early business rush amid cooler weather

Phoenix saw its coldest high temperature since March on Oct. 12. That, coupled with snow in Flagstaff, meant people were heading to ski shops to get ready for the upcoming ski season.