Kroger Will No Longer Return Coin Change to Customers

Due to a coin shortage at the Federal Reserve, Kroger will no longer return coin change to customers. Instead, the remainders from cash transactions can either be donated to charity or applied to the customers’ loyalty cards to be used on the next purchase. Kroger officials said, “at Kroger, we are implementing several creative... Read More

Select Phoenix Streets to Receive Cool Pavement Treatment to Reduce Temperatures

The city of Phoenix has launched a new pilot program where selected portions of city streets are set to receive a cool pavement treatment. The pavement is lighter in color compared to regular asphalt in order to reflect sunlight and retain less heat. The treatment has the potential to offset rising evening temperatures in... Read More

Governor Ducey Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections; Expands Rental Assistance Access

Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order extending a moratorium on residential evictions until October 31, 2020, providing continued protections for renters who are facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. The order ensures renters impacted by COVID-19 will be able to stay in their homes while extending the time to access... Read More

Arizona Courts Expect Surge of Eviction Cases

Arizona courts are readying for a high volume of eviction cases after a moratorium ends in late July. Gov. Doug Ducey’s 120-day moratorium on the issue is set to expire on July 22, giving landlords an opportunity to file evictions with the courts. The moratorium was part of a Ducey executive order back in... Read More

Partnership Announced To Increase COVID-19 Testing In Arizona

ASU will launch program to provide free saliva-based diagnostic testing for up to 100,000 Arizonans The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Arizona State University announced a new partnership Thursday that will increase COVID-19 diagnostic testing in Arizona. ASU will launch several testing sites that will provide free saliva diagnostic testing for COVID-19... Read More

EPA Says Lysol Can Kill COVID-19 on Surfaces in 2 Minutes

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that two Lysol products can kill COVID-19 on surfaces in just two minutes. In a press release, the agency said that Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist could effectively kill the coronavirus. “EPA is committed to identifying new tools and providing accurate and up-to-date information... Read More

Excessive Heat Warning Issued; Phoenix Temperatures to Reach 117 This Weekend

The hottest temperatures of the year are expected to blister metro Phoenix starting Friday, jumping from 113 degrees to 117 degrees Sunday, forecasters said. There won’t be much relief the other couple of days, either. The National Weather Service predicted a high of 116 Saturday and 115 Monday. This is “not just very hot... Read More

Growing Number of Phoenix Firefighters Contracting COVID-19

The Phoenix Fire Department says it is dealing with firefighters who are contracting coronavirus at a concerning rate. “We have had multiple positive cases in the past week, a truly alarming amount,” P.J. Dean with the United Phoenix Firefighters Association said. The Phoenix Fire Department reported 62 positive COVID-19 cases among firefighters as of... Read More

Governor Ducey Announces New Actions To Contain COVID-19

Governor Doug Ducey today announced additional actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including the signing of an Executive Order that requires restaurants with indoor seating to operate at less than 50 percent capacity. Today’s announcement to limit capacity at restaurants comes in addition to recent action taken by the Governor to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance... Read More

United States Considering Banning TikTok App

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is considering a ban on Chinese social media apps, including the wildly popular short video platform, TikTok. In an interview Monday with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, Pompeo said people should only download the app if they want their private information in the hands of the Chinese... Read More