555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow

About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.

Gov. Ducey to present ‘good news’ on state virus fight

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to brief the public Thursday on the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and he says the news will be good.

US economy shrank at 5% annual rate in Q1

It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.

Grand Canyon partially reopens to the public daily starting May 29

As Arizona's stay-at-home order came to an end, the Grand Canyon has continued to expand recreational access to some parts of the South Rim.

Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown

The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.

Valley leather company getting creative to increase sales amid COVID-19
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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.

United Food Bank delivering 2 semi-trucks full of food to White Mountain Apache Tribe
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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
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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.

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.