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

Five Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In Arizona

Attention lottery players, you could be holding a winning ticket. In Tuesday’s lottery drawing, Arizona had five winning $10,000 Mega Millions tickets. Three of those tickets were sold in southern Arizona, one in Quartzsite and one in the Phoenix area. According to the Arizona State Lottery, the tickets were sold at the following locations:... Read More

Mandatory Mask Policy To Be Implemented At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced Wednesday that it will be implementing a mandatory face mask policy beginning next month. Effective June 1, all visitors to airport facilities and employees will be required to have their noses and mouths covered, the city said in a press release. That includes terminals, the rental car center,... Read More

J.C. Penney To Close 242 Stores Due To Bankruptcy

Days after filing for bankruptcy, J.C. Penney says it plans to close to 250 of their store locations. According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchanges Commission on Monday, approximately 29% of the retailer’s 846 stores, or 242 locations, will close between the current fiscal year and next fiscal year. For the... Read More

QS Names UArizona a Top US University

The University of Arizona is one of the top higher education institutions in the United States, according to Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings. UArizona tied for No. 68 overall and tied for No. 29 among public universities in the first QS U.S. University Rankings, released today. QS considered 769 U.S. colleges and universities for... Read More

Gyms In Phoenix Are Reopening With COVID-19 Safety Measures

As they reopen their doors for the first time in over two months, gyms throughout metro Phoenix are operating with new safety guidelines in place as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Arizona. On May 12, Gov. Doug Ducey released guidelines for how fitness providers should operate during the pandemic. Recommendations include maintaining physical... Read More

The State of Recycling in Arizona Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

While some Arizona cities have struggled to keep recycling programs afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, collection of recyclable items in Phoenix has grown while the city made minor changes to safely collect materials potentially exposed to bodily fluids. As a result of more people staying at home due to the pandemic, the collection of... Read More

Navajo Nation Surpasses New York For The Highest Covid-19 Infection Rate In The US

The Navajo Nation has surpassed New Jersey and New York for having the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US. The Navajo Nation that spans part of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah has an estimated population of 173,667. As a result, with 4,002 cases, the Native American territory has 2,304.41 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000... Read More

Department of Health Services Announces Testing Blitz Expanded An Additional Two Weeks

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in partnership with healthcare partners across the state, announced today that the Arizona Testing Blitz will be expanded an additional two weeks. Arizona Testing Blitz events were held on May 2, May 9, and the third event will be held on Saturday, May 16. There are more than... Read More

Visitors Are Trashing Coconino National Forest Campgrounds

Every year, national forests in Arizona deal with trash being dumped and left behind by members of the public and irresponsible campers, and this problem continues to be widespread and increasing across Coconino National Forest. Forest Service personnel are encountering garbage piles stacked up along forest roads—some even right in front of large signs... Read More