Arizona sees doubling of inmates testing positive for virus
The number of inmates in Arizona’s prisons who have tested positive for the coronavirus has doubled.
Sheriff's office searching for missing teenager last seen in San Tan Valley
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing teen who was last seen in San Tan Valley.
ACLU sues Florence prison over lack of access to disinfectants
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the Florence Correctional Complex, alleging that inmates have highly limited access to disinfectants.
Valley high school districts release plans for graduation ceremonies
While schools across Arizona are closed through the end of the academic school year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Valley high school districts are making plans to honor this year's graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies.
National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning for 7 Arizona counties
Daytime highs could get up to 108° F in some areas. Residents are advised to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.
3 national forests in Arizona prohibit recreational shooting
Recreational shooting is being temporarily prohibited in three national forests in Arizona.
2 Arizona sheriffs refuse to enforce Gov. Ducey's stay-at-home order
Two Arizona sheriffs are refusing to enforce Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order
Queen Creek teachers surprise high school seniors with yard signs
Queen Creek High School teachers surprised their seniors with yard signs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawyer: 4 Arizona death row inmates test positive for virus
Four death row prisoners have tested positive for the coronavirus and another five are showing symptoms.
Crews battle 50-acre fire in the Tonto National Forest
Fire crews are battling a 50-acre fire in the Tonto National Forest Tuesday afternoon.
Banner Health hospitals to run ‘grocery stores’ for workers
Banner Health is setting up makeshift grocery stores for workers on the front lines tending to coronavirus patients.
Queen Creek removes sand from skate park, plans to reopen to 'use at own risk'
A skate park at a 48-acre park in Queen Creek was covered in sand to keep people out during the COVID-19 spread, but it got many near, and distant, residents upset.
PSCO finds missing San Tan Valley teen
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office have found a missing San Tan Valley teen who went missing Friday.
Despite earlier plans, Valley church cancels in-person Easter service amid COVID-19 pandemic
Despite previous plans by a Valley-based church to hold in-person services to commemorate Easter, church officials have changed their minds.
Neighbors stepping up to help one another during COVID-19 pandemic
There have been many positive stories during the COVID-19 pandemic, including stories of neighbors helping neighbors.
Arizona inmates making masks for Department of Corrections employees
In response to ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry says inmates are making masks that will be worn by employees.
Casa Grande Police: Man accused of trying to lure person he believed to be a minor
Police in Casa Grande say a 38-year-old man has been arrested and accused of trying to lure a person who he believed was a teenage girl.
Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims amid COVID-19 pandemic
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.