Unemployment in Arizona: More than 250K collecting unemployment amid COVID-19

New numbers released Wednesday by the Arizona Department of Economic Security show that there are now more than 250,000 people collecting unemployment checks in Arizona.

Arizonans run into unexpected issue when filing for unemployment

Another 92,000 Arizonans filed for unemployment last week and the demand on the state's unemployment system has created a host of new problems.

Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%

U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.

Winslow Police: Arts store owner cited for violating state's stay at home order

Winslow Police officials say an arts store owner has been cited for violating the state's executive order that was issued in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Construction in Arizona continues during COVID-19 spread, but with health precautions

Construction in the valley continues on as it's been labeled essential work, but some companies are still seeing a hit on their business during the COVID-19 era. 

Mayor: Gov. DeSantis declares WWE an 'essential business' in Florida

The WWE was deemed as an "essential business" in the state of Florida as the country tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, said the mayor of Orange County during a Monday press conference.

Self-employed Arizonans still waiting to claim unemployment

95,382 Arizonans filed for unemployment last week bringing the total to nearly 350,000 since COVID-19 became widespread.

Nasdaq rises helping Dow, S&P curb some losses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 1 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were lower by 0.8 percent and 0.33 percent, respectively.

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand

Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.