Valley leather company getting creative to increase sales amid COVID-19
With the economy taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are out of work and have less disposable income. Lifetime Leather Co. in San Tan Valley is using new resources to drum up sales.
With the economy taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are out of work and have less disposable income. Lifetime Leather Co. in San Tan Valley is using new resources to drum up sales.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
United Food Bank delivering 2 semi-trucks full of food to White Mountain Apache Tribe
The United Food Bank is delivering two semi-trucks full of food on Thursday morning to more than 1,000 households that are part of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The event began at the Hon-Dah Casino and continues while supplies last.
The United Food Bank is delivering two semi-trucks full of food on Thursday morning to more than 1,000 households that are part of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The event began at the Hon-Dah Casino and continues while supplies last.
Arizona veterans home holds parade for residents
The Arizona State Veteran Home is holding a parade to bring some cheer to residents amid the pandemic. This is the first time many of these residents have been able to see their family in two months.
The Arizona State Veteran Home is holding a parade to bring some cheer to residents amid the pandemic. This is the first time many of these residents have been able to see their family in two months.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Phoenix catering company donating meals to community amid COVID-19
Amici Catering in Phoenix is cooking and donating hundreds of meals to COVID-19 frontline workers, shelters and veteran's homes.
Amici Catering in Phoenix is cooking and donating hundreds of meals to COVID-19 frontline workers, shelters and veteran's homes.
Louisiana cop fired for suggesting it was 'unfortunate' coronavirus hadn't killed more black people: report
A Louisiana police department apologized and one of its officers was fired over a Facebook comment suggesting he thought it was “unfortunate” more black people have not died from the coronavirus.
A Louisiana police department apologized and one of its officers was fired over a Facebook comment suggesting he thought it was “unfortunate” more black people have not died from the coronavirus.
Petrified Forest National Park to begin phased reopening
The national park in northeastern Arizona is starting to reopen their facilities to the public.
The national park in northeastern Arizona is starting to reopen their facilities to the public.
CVS Health expands drive-thru coronavirus testing sites in Arizona
CVS is opening a total of 26 coronavirus testing sites during the month of May.
CVS is opening a total of 26 coronavirus testing sites during the month of May.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
Orange County gives green light for Disney, SeaWorld to reopen; still needs governor's approval
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
ASU team creates new COVID-19 test that involves collection of saliva
The team behind the first-of-its-kind test for Arizona believes the spit test is a better alternative.
The team behind the first-of-its-kind test for Arizona believes the spit test is a better alternative.
County health officials speak out on summer camps amid COVID-19 pandemic
Sending kids off to camp can be a little stressful for parents, and maybe even more so this year with COVID-19 in the mix.
Sending kids off to camp can be a little stressful for parents, and maybe even more so this year with COVID-19 in the mix.
Gov. Ducey announces plans for distributing coronavirus relief funding
Some Arizona communities will receive coronavirus relief funding from the State government, under a plan announced by Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday.
Some Arizona communities will receive coronavirus relief funding from the State government, under a plan announced by Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday.
As COVID-19 pandemic continues, West Valley school district comes up with plan on new school year in the fall
School districts across the Valley are scrambling this summer to get ready for a new normal that is coming during the fall: teaching during a pandemic.
School districts across the Valley are scrambling this summer to get ready for a new normal that is coming during the fall: teaching during a pandemic.
Pharmacist known as ‘the mask man’ charged with hoarding, price gouging N95 masks
A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York.
A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York.
CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
Valley groups making adjustments with heat relief efforts due to COVID-19 pandemic
In 2019, there were 283 heat-related deaths in Arizona, and in 2020, several organizations are ready to help out to make sure those numbers don't climb.
In 2019, there were 283 heat-related deaths in Arizona, and in 2020, several organizations are ready to help out to make sure those numbers don't climb.
For launch spectators, storms more worrisome than virus
For the spectators gathered along the Space Coast on Wednesday for an astronaut launch, the rumbling thunder, darkening clouds and then a drenching downpour were more worrisome than any pandemic.
For the spectators gathered along the Space Coast on Wednesday for an astronaut launch, the rumbling thunder, darkening clouds and then a drenching downpour were more worrisome than any pandemic.