Hubbard Family Swim School Re Opening On June 1st

Summer is here and for many families, swim lessons are usually a part of normal life. Many depend on instruction help their children learn how to swim. The pandemic has halted many plans, including families across the state who are looking to help their children be swim safe ready for the pool this season.... Read More

3 Months Of Virtual Anxiety Help Now Available To Arizonans For Free

Three free months of virtual help fighting anxiety is now available to all Arizonans. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has teamed up with digital health company Sharecare with the goal of helping all Arizonans better manage stress, anxiety and burnout. With an increase in worry among Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic, now... Read More

Phoenix Leads America In Population Growth For 4th Year In A Row

Phoenix has attracted more new residents than any other city in the United States for the fourth consecutive year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. Census Bureau documented the population of Phoenix to have grown by 26,317 in 2019, increasing the total to an estimated 1,680,992. Phoenix remains the nation’s 5th most... Read More

Arizona Coyotes To Host Blood Drive May 27 & 28

The Arizona Coyotes and Gila River Arena have teamed up with Vitalant and Streets of New York to host a community blood drive May 27-28. The Arizona Cardinals recently did this as well.  The event will take place both days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gila River Arena. The drive is seeking... Read More

North Dakota Construction Company Receives $1.3 Billion To Build Section Of Border Wall

A North Dakota construction company favored by President Donald Trump has received the largest contract to date to build a section of Trump’s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota confirmed the $1.3 billion contract for building the 42-mile section of wall through “really tough terrain in... Read More

IRS Launches Stimulus Check Hotline

The IRS said this week it has launched a stimulus check hotline as millions of Americans have still yet to receive their $1,200 payment. The hotline’s number is 1-800-919-9835. Those who call the hotline will be given an automated message about the stimulus checks. The IRS said on Monday that up to 3,500 representatives... Read More

AG Brnovich Announces Over $550 Million Settlement Over Subprime Auto Loans

Attorney General Mark Brnovich, along with a coalition of 34 attorneys general, announced today a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc., one of the nation’s largest subprime auto lenders, that provides $550 million in relief for consumers, with millions more expected in additional deficiency waivers. More than 12,000 Arizona consumers will receive between $22.7 million... Read More

Arizona Gas Prices Have Hit Rock Bottom

Filling up the gas tank will be cheap this Memorial Day weekend. Prices plummeted in March and April but as the long holiday weekend nears, petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan with Gas Buddy said Wednesday that demand is rising as more of the country opens up after COVID-19 restrictions impacted travel. It’s going to be... Read More

$3 Million In Federal COVID-19 Aid For Refugees Approved By Phoenix City Council

The Phoenix City Council has approved $3 million in federal relief funds for area refugees caught up in the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic after being settled here with U.S. government approval. Council members Tuesday approved Mayor Kate Gallego’s proposal for the funding to help people who came to the U.S. fleeing violence... Read More

CDC: COVID-19 Does Not Spread Easily By Contaminated Surfaces

For those of you still wiping down groceries and packages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, breathe a sigh of relief: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says the novel virus “does not spread easily” from “touching surfaces or objects” — but experts warn that doesn’t mean it’s no longer necessary to... Read More