New Mammal Species Fossil Found in Northeast Arizona

Last week, a team of paleontologists revealed that a fossil they discovered inside the Petrified Forest National Park in northeast Arizona is from a new mammal species. The findings showed that the fossil is part of the cynodont family of mammal relatives, according to a press release. The new species, which was discovered during... Read More

Arizona Board of Regents Approves New ASU Sports Arena

Arizona State University sports fans can get ready to cheer. According to multiple reports, an Arizona Board of Regents committee gave final approval of a plan to build a new 5,000-seat ASU sports arena that will be home to the ASU hockey team as well as other sports. Greg Cameron at CollegeHockeyNews.com first reported... Read More

How Long Can You Live After Being Diagnosed With Lung Cancer?

If you have been diagnosed with localized lung cancer, the survival rate is 61 percent while regional lung cancer has a 35 percent survival rate. Those diagnosed with distant lung cancer have the lowest rate of survival after five years at 3 percent. Overall, lung cancer survival at all stages is fairly low at... Read More

Spirit Airlines Introducing Phoenix to Orange County Flight in January

Spirit Airlines will ring in the new year with a new flight between Phoenix and Orange County, California. Starting Jan. 6, 2021, the ultra-low-cost carrier will offer a daily flight between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and John Wayne Airport. “People are ready to travel again, and we are excited to expand our service... Read More

Protesters Gather Outside Maricopa County Elections Department, As Arizona Too Close To Call

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside of the Maricopa County Elections Office Wednesday night chanting “count those votes” as the ballots from the 2020 general election continued to be processed. The group gathered around 7:30 p.m. and attempted to get inside the office. The crowd was scolding the Fox News Channel for calling Arizona for... Read More

What You Need To Know: Prop 207 Passes, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Arizona

Voters in Arizona have voted to legalize recreational marijuana in the state by passing Proposition 207 in the 2020 election. However, just because the Smart and Safe Arizona Act passed doesn’t mean you’re allowed to freely smoke yet. The election first needs to be certified, then legal sales could start in March 2021. “First,... Read More

New Study Reveals How Airlines Clean Planes to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

New cleaning methods implemented by airlines to disinfect aircraft against COVID-19 are effective, according to a newly released report by the University of Arizona’s Department of Environmental Science and Boeing. The Seattle-based airline manufacturer conducted the test as part of its Confident Travel Initiative, a program meant to help “minimize air travel related health... Read More

Phoenix Elementary School District to Continue Virtual Learning Through Early 2021

The Phoenix Elementary School District informed families Monday that students will continue remote learning through at least January 14. “With the cold and flu season beginning, as we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday and Winter Break, and out of the health and safety concerns for students and staff, the Phoenix Elementary Governing Board voted... Read More

Arizona 2020 General Election Results

A number of key races across Arizona have been called. Below is what election officials are reporting. Arizona Presidential 84% expected vote Joe Biden 1,410,977 51.01% Donald Trump 1,317,468 47.63% U.S. Senate 86.5% Precincts Reporting | 83% expected vote Mark Kelly 1,444,645 52.63% Martha McSally 1,300,119 47.37% Proposition – 207 – Legalize Marijuana 85.29% Precincts Reporting... Read More

Two Pedestrian Scrambles Installed in Downtown Phoenix

People who live, work or play in downtown Phoenix no longer have to look to Tokyo or New York City to learn what a pedestrian scramble is. A pedestrian scramble is an intersection that allows pedestrians to cross in any direction. Downtown Phoenix is now home to two pedestrian scrambles, complete with all-way crosswalks... Read More