ADOT Launches Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign 

Fearless people are all around us. Handlers of venomous snakes. Rodeo bullfighters. Electrical workers who do repairs from the sky. But there’s one thing that terrifies these brave souls: distracted drivers. “Distracted driving is terrifying,” Arizona Department of Transportation Director John Halikowski said. “Seeing a driver in the car next to you, looking down... Read More

Pac-12 Announces 2020 Football Schedule

Arizona State football is officially back. The Sun Devils are set to begin their 2020 regular season in early November after being delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Pac-12 football season will begin with Arizona State at Southern California, kicking off at 10 a.m. on Nov. 7. The league has been toying... Read More

COVID Survivors Asked to Donate Plasma

Only days before his inauguration, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods was diagnosed with COVID-19. “The reality is, Arizona has been very hard hit by COVID-19. The zip code I live in Tempe, 85281, has been a very hard-hit area.” Mayor Woods is now back at work, and on Wednesday, he found himself lying on a... Read More

Phoenix ZooLights to Have Drive Thru This Holiday Season

The holidays are just around the corner, which means holiday activities are too. Those activities are likely to look a little different this year though, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular Phoenix ZooLights will return Nov. 7 through Jan. 31, with two ways to experience the magic. Visitors can choose to either take... Read More

Phoenix Haunted Houses in the COVID-19 Era

Both Fear Farm’s and 13th Floor’s haunted houses will be open this year. But, because of the coronavirus pandemic, both haunted houses have added some extra precautions and safety measures to protect their guests and actors. “Haunted houses are not concerts, sporting events or theme parks. The nature of a haunted house is all... Read More

American Girl Store Closes Scottsdale Location

In 2015, with much fanfare, Arizona’s first and only American Girl doll store opened at Scottsdale Quarter. Sadly the retail chain has announced the store is closed for good. “It has been our privilege to serve this community for the past five years, and we thank our customers for their loyalty and look forward... Read More

$23 Million Headed to Arizona For Emergency Road and Bridge Repair 

More than $23 million in emergency federal aid is on its way to Arizona to reimburse the Arizona Department of Transportation for costs to repair damage to roads and bridges during recent fires and floods. The funds reimburse the state for dollars used for repair work that has already been completed except in the... Read More

FDA Issues Final Guidance for Certain Labeling Recommendations for Breast Implants

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the final guidance, “Breast Implants – Certain Labeling Recommendations to Improve Patient Communication,” as part of the agency’s effort to help improve the information available to patients and health care professionals about the risks of breast implants. The draft guidance of this document was issued... Read More

All Arizona Counties Meet COVID Business Reopening Benchmarks

Arizona businesses that were forced to close in June can now reopen everywhere in the state, although COVID-19 trends are getting notably worse in some regions. Graham on Thursday became the state’s final county to reach the moderate spread stage, the level needed for businesses closed under executive order to start reopening. Fourteen Arizona... Read More

Supply My Class Giving Arizona Teachers A Chance To Win $500

APS is extending the Supply My Class teacher awards program for an additional two weeks this year! Arizona Title 1 K-12 public school teachers are eligible to enter for a chance at $500 to support their learning environment, whether it’s in-person or virtual. The drawing will be extended through October 9, with an additional... Read More