Navajo Nation reports 22 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Navajo Department of Health officials said 86,759 people have been tested for the coronavirus and 6,920 have recovered as of Aug. 12.

State demanding Phoenix's Tangible Fitness to close after reopening despite governor's orders

Tangible Fitness in Phoenix opened its doors for business on Aug. 11 despite Governor Ducey's orders that gyms need to apply for reopening once a lower positivity rate is reached. The next day, the state health department demanded its closure. Tangible Fitness in Phoenix reopened despite governor's orders, state demanding its closure

Car wash in Phoenix helps raise funds for St. Mary's Food Bank
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have lost their average income, meaning they also aren't able to buy as much food.

Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September

The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.

Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.

6th generation Arizona farmer gets creative while sales are down during pandemic

A 6th generation Arizona farmer says hay sales aren't what they used to be due to the pandemic, so he's turned to making videos on the farm to bring in some extra dough.

Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa suing Gov. Ducey over closing water parks

"[Sunsplash] has...been denied due process by [Ducey's] failure to create any process by which [Sunsplash] can establish that its operations are safe," according to court documents filed by the Mesa water park on Aug. 10.

Big East Conference postpones fall sports season, joining Pac-12 and Big Ten

The Big East Conference said Wednesday that it will postpone its fall sports season, joining the Pac-12 and Big Ten in pausing play out of concern for the welfare of student-athletes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.

Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months

As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children. 

Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick

The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.