Arizona Health Officials Planning For COVID-19 Worst-Case Scenario

In their efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus, Arizona health officials are planning for the worst-case scenario despite some potentially positive modeling data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. “If the IHME data ends up being correct… That would be fantastic for Arizona,” Assistant Director of the Arizona Department of Health... Read More

Biltmore Estates Community Fighting Plans for Event Pavilion

Residents in the Biltmore Estates community are fighting plans by a development company to build an event pavilion on a golf course, as they believe it will further disrupt the tranquil quality of life they moved into their homes to enjoy. Many residents who live in the Biltmore Estates neighborhoods near the Arizona Biltmore... Read More

City of Phoenix Could Face Budget Cuts

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt the economy, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city was looking at potential areas for budget cuts. “The city manager has asked each department to make a 25% budget cut list, in case it is necessary,” she said in a video posted Monday. “We are trying to... Read More

Air Force To Retire 42 A-10 Aircraft At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

The Air Force plans to retire 42 A-10 aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson next year, according to a state lawmaker, a move that would cut the base’s fleet of the storied “Warthogs” in half. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Tucson, identified the proposed cuts in letters to the Air Force and to House... Read More

Federal Student Loan Borrowers Can Put their Loans On Hold Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

In response to the coronavirus emergency, federal student loan borrowers can put their loans on hold for two months. Interest on those loans is also dropping to zero percent for the same time- 60 days. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said the goal is to provide temporary relief to tens... Read More

U.S. Surgeon General Warns This Week Will Be Worst Yet For COVID-19

Top public health officials warned this weekend that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States will be seen this week. U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said the virus would be catastrophic this week and that its effects will be felt throughout the country. “This is going to be our Pearl Harbor... Read More

Small Businesses Face Major Issues When Applying For Bailout Loans Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The frenzy began before most banks even opened. By 9 a.m. on Friday, banks had already processed 700 loans totaling $2.5 million for small businesses as the spigot opened on a federal emergency relief program. But that was just the beginning. By early afternoon that number had ballooned to $1.8 billion. And by evening... Read More

Curbside COVID-19 Treatment Offered At NextCare Urgent Care

In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, 14 NextCare Urgent Care locations in Arizona are offering curbside treatment. People can see the closest facility, hours of operation, phone number, current patient queue and check-in online. Dr. Amanpreet Singh, senior vice president of medical operations, said that patients worried about the coronavirus... Read More

Fry’s To Limit Number Of Shoppers In Stores To Help ‘Flatten The Curve’

Starting today, Kroger supermarkets, including their Arizona locations Fry’s, will limit the number of customers allowed inside its stores nationwide. In the supermarket’s chains latest safety measure amid the coronavirus health crisis, announced that its nearly 2,800 stores would be limiting capacity by half. The markets will only allow entry to a restricted number... 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