The Phoenix Police Department is planning a virtual moment of silence to honor the life and sacrifice of Commander Greg Carnicle. Carnicle was shot and killed Sunday evening by a suspect in a domestic disturbance call. Two other officers were injured in the shooting. Officer Alicia Hubert was released from the hospital and is recuperating at home. […]
Read MorePhoenix is implementing extra restrictions at city parks and golf courses to combat the spread of the coronavirus and will enact additional measures for Easter weekend. The city said it is closing all ramadas and picnic tables in its public flatland parks, desert parks and mountain preserves, effective immediately. Additionally, the city’s eight public golf […]
Read MoreLocal restaurant PHX Beer Co. is doing its part to support those on the front lines. That’s why, now through April 17, if you purchase a 14” pizza from their Scottsdale location for pickup, you can get a second 14” pizza half off that will be donated to the doctors, nurses and staff at HonorHealth […]
Read MoreStarting Monday, Valley Metro reduced its Express and RAPID bus service schedules with fewer trips each weekday morning and evening. “This is a proactive step to maintain local bus route service for those who fully rely on public transit for critical trips,” the agency said in a news release. A complete list of schedule reductions and changes can be found […]
Read MoreBackers of four voter initiatives are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to let them gather qualifying signatures online now that the state is under a stay at home order and other restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak. The proponents asked the high court Thursday to allow them to use the same electronic system that candidates […]
Read MoreTo help the fight in the spread of COVID-19, Governor Ducey announced Friday afternoon that any Arizona hair and nail salons that haven’t already shut down must close by 5 p.m. Saturday, Due to the nature of certain businesses, the recommended social distancing guidelines cannot be maintained and put customer and service provider within the […]
Read MoreFriday morning, the Trump administration launched an $350 billion small business lending effort, however the program’s infrastructure, wasn’t ready for the flood of millions of people expected to seek help. Bank of America had received 10,000 applications by 10 a.m. for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program that is a key element of the $2 trillion […]
Read MoreOn Thursday evening, Governor Doug Ducey participated in a virtual town hall, where he took questions from viewers around the state and provided the latest information on COVID-19. Governor Ducey was joined by Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ, Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire […]
Read MoreAs gyms have been closed across the state in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has asked the three major chains to abandon their in-person cancellation policies. In letters sent to Mountainside Fitness, Life Time Fitness, and Planet Fitness, Bronovich says it’s “problematic” to require an in-person cancellation policy […]
Read MoreIf you have visited the Phoenix Zoo within the last 20 years, chances are you saw one of their most popular animals on your stroll around the park. On Thursday, the Phoenix Zoo sadly announced that their 51-year-old Asian elephant Reba, who lived at the Phoenix Zoo for more than 20 years, had died. The […]
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