Scottsdale costume shop, affected by COVID-19, hopes to stay open by Halloween
The Mardi Gras Costume Shop in Scottsdale, like many businesses in the Valley and across the U.S., has been badly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and has had to lay off its staff members.
The Mardi Gras Costume Shop in Scottsdale, like many businesses in the Valley and across the U.S., has been badly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and has had to lay off its staff members.
Paradise Valley Unified School District students to return to school in October
Paradise Valley Unified is voting on whether to move forward with reopening classrooms on Sept. 18.
Paradise Valley Unified is voting on whether to move forward with reopening classrooms on Sept. 18.
North Carolina town declares Bigfoot ‘world’s social distancing champion’
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona reports 2nd big COVID-19 case jump, again cites method change
The Department of Health Services reported 1,281 additional cases, well above the several hundreds typically reported daily in recent weeks, but below the 1,753 cases reported Sept. 17.
The Department of Health Services reported 1,281 additional cases, well above the several hundreds typically reported daily in recent weeks, but below the 1,753 cases reported Sept. 17.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
CDC drops controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Arizona candle company selling face mask spray
Vim + Vigor Candle Co, an Arizona-based candle company, is now selling fragrant face mask spray amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vim + Vigor Candle Co, an Arizona-based candle company, is now selling fragrant face mask spray amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii to allow visitors to skip quarantine with negative COVID-19 test starting Oct. 15
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
At Pennsylvania town hall, Biden blasts Trump's 'criminal' virus response
Joe Biden is deriding President Donald Trump for his handling of COVID-19, calling his downplaying of the pandemic “criminal.”
Joe Biden is deriding President Donald Trump for his handling of COVID-19, calling his downplaying of the pandemic “criminal.”
Lumber shortage causing price rise, pushing cost of homes higher
Despite COVID-19, housing demand remains healthy. That, along with a lumber shortage, means homes are getting pricier.
Despite COVID-19, housing demand remains healthy. That, along with a lumber shortage, means homes are getting pricier.
Pine-Sol is effective against coronavirus, EPA says
Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.
Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.
Positive antigen test result reporting behind massive spike in new Arizona cases
Arizona saw more than 1,700 newly-reported COVID-19 cases on Sept. 17, but that does not mean the pandemic is getting worse in Arizona.
Arizona saw more than 1,700 newly-reported COVID-19 cases on Sept. 17, but that does not mean the pandemic is getting worse in Arizona.
Anti-mask protesters fined after marching through Florida Target
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.