2021 Adventures in Nature Photo Contest for Arizona Students

PHOTO CREDIT: HARRIS'S ANTELOPE SQUIRREL - 2nd place winner of the 2018 Adventures in Nature photo contest. Photo by Sean Stubben of Gilbert, Arizona © Sean Stubben Hey Arizona students, take your best shot! It’s time to get outdoors and focus on nature. Arizona students ages 13 – 18 are invited to submit photos... Read More

2021 National Park Fee-Free Days

Those looking to visit the U.S. national parks for free, such as the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, or Saguaro in Arizona, have five days to look forward to in 2021. Each year the National Parks Services announces its fee-free days — days where the parks’ entrance fees are waived. Fees for lodging, camping, tours,... Read More

Is Vitamin D Linked to Severe COVID Cases?

As COVID-19 cases have swept the nation, millions of Americans have looked for ways to stay safe. Masks, social distancing, and handwashing have been recommended by healthcare professionals, but many people have also sought out other potential preventative measures, including using vitamins to try to ward off the virus. Sales of Vitamin D have... Read More

Teen Sexting App Has Gained Popularity Amid Pandemic

A Valley dad is warning parents about a sexting app he believes has just blown up in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The app is touted as Tinder for teens, but internet crimes experts said a lot of really young kids are using it. “What I ended up learning was daunting, I mean probably... Read More

Phoenix Approves More Beds for Homeless Shelter

The Phoenix City Council has approved an additional 275 beds for Arizona’s largest homeless shelter. On Wednesday, council members agreed to the zoning change that will eventually allow up to 700 beds for the homeless at the downtown location. The final vote was 8-1 with Councilman Carlos Garcia casting the opposing vote. Some downtown... Read More

Phoenix Council Approves Controversial Warehouse District Tower

A controversial project regarding preservation of a historic Phoenix building has been decided upon. The Phoenix City Council approved several zoning changes Wednesday that will allow the owners of a historic downtown structure, known as the “Arizona Hardware Supply Co.” to build a 26-floor mixed use tower called The Blue. With the vote, the... Read More

ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory: February 5-8

A stretch of westbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between State Route 51 and Cave Creek Road in the north Valley is scheduled to be closed this weekend (Feb. 5-8) for freeway widening work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes while the following weekend... Read More

Fry’s Food Stores to Administer COVID Vaccine in Arizona

Fry’s Food Stores is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at select locations throughout the country, including Arizona. According to the grocery chain’s website, its pharmacies received a limited supply of the vaccine in select areas and its licensed health care professionals are partnering with federal and state agencies to administer the doses in accordance with... Read More

Grand Canyon University Files Lawsuit vs. U.S. Dept. of Education

Grand Canyon University has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for refusing to acknowledge its nonprofit status. It’s been more than 30 months since the private Christian university has reverted back to nonprofit status, and the Internal Revenue Service, the Higher Learning Commission and the Arizona Private Postsecondary Board have accepted... Read More

Arizona Cardinals Sign Quarterback Cole McDonald

The Arizona Cardinals have signed 22-year-old quarterback Cole McDonald to a futures contract for the 2021 season, the team announced on Thursday. McDonald was a seventh-round draft pick last year out of Hawaii by the Titans, but he was waived during training camp on Aug. 19. He spent time this past fall with the... Read More