Valley Hospitals Postpone Non-Urgent Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Surge

If you are planning an elective surgery anytime soon, your plans may now be put on hold. In recent weeks, COVID patients needing hospitalizations is climbing.  Phoenix-area hospitals continue to see a strain in capacity due to the steady increase of COVID-19 cases in Arizona. As a result, several Phoenix-area hospital have had to make tough... Read More

Drivers Expect Busier Freeways Before Monday Night Cardinals vs Rams Game

Officials are warning that drivers should plan for heavier afternoon freeway traffic on Monday, Dec. 13, along westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix as well as Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in Glendale prior to the NFL showdown between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Drivers should expect busier than normal conditions due to a... Read More

Deadlines Quickly Approaching To Get Gifts Shipped By Christmas

You’ve made your list and have probably checked it twice, but we are getting down to the wire. If you have Christmas cards or presents to ship in the mail, you are quickly running out of time. It is estimated that the United States Postal Service hired 40,000 additional holiday employees across the country,... Read More

Hot Last-Minute Gifts to Give This Year You Can Get on Amazon

Do you still have some family and friends you need to shop for this holiday season? We’ve pulled together a list of hot gifts that you still have time to order. From jewelry to gifts for pets to a fun family game that everyone can play together, we have you covered and you take... Read More

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Asking For Public’s Help After Ranchers Find Unidentified Remains in Flagstaff

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying an unidentified man whose remains were found near Flagstaff earlier this year. Sheriff’s officials shared information that ranchers found the human remains of an unknown man in a rural area east of Flagstaff in January of 2021. Released by the sheriff’s office,... Read More

What Will Become of Metrocenter Mall?

By Lauren Wong The Metrocenter mall has seen its last days. It’s been officially announced that the beloved, historic Metrocenter will be demolished next year. After being on the decline for years, the building officially closed on June 30, 2020 after being open for almost 50 years. Opening in 1973, it was believed to... Read More

TSA Discovers Record Number of Guns at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Checkpoints

TSA is reminding air travelers that there is a proper way to pack, declare and travel with a firearm. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) have discovered 177 firearms at security checkpoints as of December 1, of this year. In 2020, TSA officers discovered 123 firearms at security... Read More

Holiday Home and Travel Safety

Whether you are traveling or staying home for the holidays, your safety should be a top priority. Now is the perfect time to either make arrangements that keep your property safe while you’re away or update safety features in your home so your family and guests are safe over the holidays. The Maricopa County... Read More

Dos and Don’ts With Recycling this Holiday Season

By Lauren Wong We all know that when it comes to the holiday season our trash bins are fuller than ever, maybe even jam packed to the brim. On average, there’s a 25% increase in accumulated waste that comes from every American household. Stanford University published an article that shows the extensive difference we... Read More

City of Phoenix COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Paused After Federal Court Ruling

The city of Phoenix Tuesday announced it has paused plans to implement a federal mandate requiring all city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges and a ruling Tuesday from a federal judge in Georgia which temporarily halts the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide. “As... Read More