All Arizona counties meet benchmarks for safely reopening businesses

On Oct. 1, Graham County advanced to the moderate transmission stage of COVID-19, joining all other Arizona counties, with the exception of Greenlee County, which remains in the minimal stage.

Sierra Vista caregiver, dad accused of stealing $53K from victim

Heather Buhr and Isaac Butts from Cochise County are accused of stealing more than $53,000 from an 83-year-old victim, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

8 Arizona counties face ballot deadlines as court mulls Kanye West appeal

Maricopa, Pima, Apache, Mohave, Pinal, Cochise, Coconino and La Paz counties face a Sept. 8 deadline for printing ballots. The deadline for the remaining counties is late afternoon on Sept. 9.

10 Arizona counties meet health benchmarks to resume in-person learning at schools

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Sept. 3 that six Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have joined four others in meeting the benchmarks for hybrid learning -- a combination of in-person and virtual learning in schools amid COVID-19.

Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb

State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.

USFWS: New border wall near unique wetlands in Arizona endangered water supply

A federal agency says the wall is being built near unique wetlands at the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge and water being pumped from the wetlands for construction can endanger the fish in the ponds.

Border Patrol: Arizona man legally carrying corpse was also smuggling migrants

An Arizona man is suspected of human smuggling after several migrants were found in his vehicle. He was legally carrying a corpse as part of his work for a mortuary.

DPS: Tesla on Autopilot crashed into patrol vehicle on Interstate 10

A Tesla on Autopilot rear-ended an Arizona Department of Public Safety patrol vehicle that was at the scene of an earlier crash on Interstate 10.

Some recreation sites in Coronado National Forest reopening

Campfire, smoking and recreational shooting restrictions to prevent human-caused forest fires are in place as Coronado National Forest reopens.

Sheriff's office looking to reunite 1981 graduation photo with its owner

A suitcase was found alongside railroad tracks in Cochise County, and the sheriff's office says a 1981 graduation photo was found inside.