MLB Talks Hosting All Games In Arizona Starting In May

On Monday, Major League Baseball  discussed a plan that could start the baseball season as early as May, with all games played in empty ballparks in Arizona amid the coronavirus outbreak. But before you shout, “Play Ball,” the plan is still in its early stages and the catch is the ballparks would be empty. It supposedly... Read More

ADOT Urging Census Completion Due To Impact Of Funding For Construction

The Arizona Department of Transportation is encouraging people to complete their 2020 U.S. Census form due to the survey’s impact on federal funding for construction, transit and more across the state. The decennial census aims to count the entire population of the country every ten years and asks questions of people in homes and... Read More

Virtual Tribute Planned To Honor Commander Greg Carnicle

The Phoenix Police Department is planning a virtual moment of silence to honor the life and sacrifice of Commander Greg Carnicle. Carnicle was shot and killed Sunday evening by a suspect in a domestic disturbance call.  Two other officers were injured in the shooting.  Officer Alicia Hubert was released from the hospital and is recuperating at... Read More

Phoenix Increasing Park and Golf Course Restrictions

Phoenix is implementing extra restrictions at city parks and golf courses to combat the spread of the coronavirus and will enact additional measures for Easter weekend. The city said it is closing all ramadas and picnic tables in its public flatland parks, desert parks and mountain preserves, effective immediately. Additionally, the city’s eight public... Read More

Restaurant To Donate Pizzas To Hospital

Local restaurant PHX Beer Co. is doing its part to support those on the front lines. That’s why, now through April 17, if you purchase a 14” pizza from their Scottsdale location for pickup, you can get a second 14” pizza half off that will be donated to the doctors, nurses and staff at... Read More

Valley Metro Reduces Bus Service

Starting Monday, Valley Metro reduced its Express and RAPID bus service schedules with fewer trips each weekday morning and evening. “This is a proactive step to maintain local bus route service for those who fully rely on public transit for critical trips,” the agency said in a news release. A complete list of schedule reductions and changes can be... Read More

Initiative Backers Asking Arizona Supreme Court For Online Signature Collecting Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Backers of four voter initiatives are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to let them gather qualifying signatures online now that the state is under a stay at home order and other restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak. The proponents asked the high court Thursday to allow them to use the same electronic system that... Read More

Ducey Announces Closures Of Arizona Hair and Nail Salons

To help the fight in the spread of COVID-19, Governor Ducey announced Friday afternoon that any Arizona hair and nail salons that haven’t already shut down must close by 5 p.m. Saturday, Due to the nature of certain businesses, the recommended social distancing guidelines cannot be maintained and put customer and service provider within... Read More

Businesses Report They Are Receiving Unnecessary Restrictions From Big Banks As Federal Small-Business Loan Program Begins

Friday morning, the Trump administration launched an $350 billion small business lending effort, however the program’s infrastructure, wasn’t ready for the flood of millions of people expected to seek help. Bank of America had received 10,000 applications by 10 a.m. for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program that is a key element of the $2... Read More

Governor Ducey Answers COVID-19 Questions In Virtual Town Hall

  On Thursday evening, Governor Doug Ducey participated in a virtual town hall, where he took questions from viewers around the state and provided the latest information on COVID-19. Governor Ducey was joined by Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ, Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T.... Read More