Teen shot at Phoenix Wendy's and desalination for Arizona: some of our top stories from this week
It's been a week filled with sad as well as offbeat stories. From a teen fast food restaurant worker who was shot in the head, to an Arizona CEO who is offering new hires bonuses to quit, here's a list of this week's top stories.
It's been a week filled with sad as well as offbeat stories. From a teen fast food restaurant worker who was shot in the head, to an Arizona CEO who is offering new hires bonuses to quit, here's a list of this week's top stories.
Arizona Gov. Ducey quietly approves $95M in virus cash to boost pay for troopers, prison guards and more
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey quietly tapped $95 million from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act to provide pay boosts to the state’s corrections officers, state troopers and more.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey quietly tapped $95 million from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act to provide pay boosts to the state’s corrections officers, state troopers and more.
King family rallies in Arizona for voting bills for MLK Day
Martin Luther King III; his wife, Andrea Waters King; and their daughter Yolanda Renee King, 13, took part Saturday in an on-the-ground campaign for voting rights in Phoenix.
Martin Luther King III; his wife, Andrea Waters King; and their daughter Yolanda Renee King, 13, took part Saturday in an on-the-ground campaign for voting rights in Phoenix.
Newsmaker Saturday - Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Sarah Porter
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Part 2: Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, discusses the pros and cons of Pacific ocean desalination to create clean drinking water in Arizona.
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Part 2: Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, discusses the pros and cons of Pacific ocean desalination to create clean drinking water in Arizona.
Trump speaks at 'Save America' rally in Florence
Former President Trump returned to Arizona on Jan. 15. He was the keynote speaker at the ‘Save America' rally in Florence, and he was joined by a long list of other conservative politicians.
Former President Trump returned to Arizona on Jan. 15. He was the keynote speaker at the ‘Save America' rally in Florence, and he was joined by a long list of other conservative politicians.
No charges for 151 Arizona votes vetted over 2020 election fraud claims
The findings in Pima County provide yet another official rebuttal of former President Donald Trump’s claims that voter fraud led to his loss in Arizona and other battleground states.
The findings in Pima County provide yet another official rebuttal of former President Donald Trump’s claims that voter fraud led to his loss in Arizona and other battleground states.
Arizona Heartbeat Act: Pro-choice group concerned over bill that aims to stop most abortions in the state
Pro-choice advocates fear lives of Arizona women may be put at risk by a bill at the state legislature that aims to ban most abortion
Pro-choice advocates fear lives of Arizona women may be put at risk by a bill at the state legislature that aims to ban most abortion
Higher education, border security spending proposed in Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's final budget plan
In his last budget plan, Gov. Ducey listed water, education, and border security as his priorities.
In his last budget plan, Gov. Ducey listed water, education, and border security as his priorities.
Treasury: Arizona risks COVID-19 relief funds over anti-mask mandate rules
At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.
At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.
2nd Arizona legislator reports having COVID-19 since session started
Tucson Democrat Daniel Hernandez Jr. says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Democratic Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez, D-Phoenix, announced he was infected with COVID-19.
Tucson Democrat Daniel Hernandez Jr. says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Democratic Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez, D-Phoenix, announced he was infected with COVID-19.
Gov. Ducey’s planned desalination plant unlikely to be a quick reality
During his state of the state address, Doug Ducey proposed setting aside $1 billion for a desalination plant to “secure Arizona’s water future for the next 100 years.”
During his state of the state address, Doug Ducey proposed setting aside $1 billion for a desalination plant to “secure Arizona’s water future for the next 100 years.”
Arizona lawmakers urge Gov. Doug Ducey to use war power at border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, has aggressively challenged President Joe Biden’s border policies, most recently in his state of the state address on Monday.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, has aggressively challenged President Joe Biden’s border policies, most recently in his state of the state address on Monday.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey delivers his final state of the state address, talks about water, education
During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.
During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.
Pregnant state lawmaker expresses concerns over lack of COVID-19 safety measures at the Arizona State Capitol
As a new legislative session is set to start in Arizona, one pregnant state lawmaker is concerned over relaxed COVID-19 safety protocols at the State Capitol.
As a new legislative session is set to start in Arizona, one pregnant state lawmaker is concerned over relaxed COVID-19 safety protocols at the State Capitol.
Cyber Ninjas chief wants to start new firm with same workers
Doug Logan did not say whether his new firm would do essentially the same work as Cyber Ninjas, who ran the 2020 election audit, but he said his efforts have been running into obstacles.
Doug Logan did not say whether his new firm would do essentially the same work as Cyber Ninjas, who ran the 2020 election audit, but he said his efforts have been running into obstacles.
Cyber Ninjas faces daily $50K fine over Arizona election audit records
The judge found Cyber Ninjas in contempt for its failure to turn over documents, which two Maricopa County judges and the state Court of Appeals have ruled are subject to the public records law.
The judge found Cyber Ninjas in contempt for its failure to turn over documents, which two Maricopa County judges and the state Court of Appeals have ruled are subject to the public records law.
Arizona Supreme Court explains why it tossed budget bills
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling that found the Arizona Legislature violated the state constitution by including new laws banning school mask mandates in unrelated budget bills.
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling that found the Arizona Legislature violated the state constitution by including new laws banning school mask mandates in unrelated budget bills.
Maricopa Co. releases new report on 2020 election, deems many claims misleading; here's what you need to know
Arizona election administrators and the mostly Republican leaders of Maricopa County have always maintained that the 2020 election audit was flawed.
Arizona election administrators and the mostly Republican leaders of Maricopa County have always maintained that the 2020 election audit was flawed.
Capitol Riot: Arizona representatives look back on year since January 6 insurrection
The fallout from the Capitol insurrection continues and it has a lasting connection to Arizona. FOX 10's Matt Galka has more on how people who were there are reflecting a year later.
The fallout from the Capitol insurrection continues and it has a lasting connection to Arizona. FOX 10's Matt Galka has more on how people who were there are reflecting a year later.
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates elected second time as chairman for 2022
Bill Gates laid out his vision for this year, saying the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors' goal should be "helping people to get things done with low taxes, fewer regulations and less red tape."
Bill Gates laid out his vision for this year, saying the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors' goal should be "helping people to get things done with low taxes, fewer regulations and less red tape."