During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona National Guard has been called upon to help grocery stores restock empty shelves. An initial meeting took place on Saturday morning with the Arizona National Guard and grocery executives to review logistics on how best to help stores restock. The meeting was one of the first steps the...
Read MoreSunday, Governor Doug Ducey announced the launch of a new statewide COVID-19 Hotline through $2 million in funding provided by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. The hotline is administered by 2-1-1 Arizona and the Crisis Response Network and will offer an entry point to field questions and concerns from Arizona residents about COVID-19....
Read MoreArizona will lose more than 100,000 jobs by this summer as a result of the COVID-19 virus, according to a new analysis of employment data. The non-partisan Economic Policy Institute released a new study based on job loss projections from financial institutions, and existing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It predicts Arizona...
Read MoreArizona State University has compiled tools for education at all levels and ages all in one website. On Friday, ASU President Michael Crow announced the launch of ASU For You. In his email announcing the launch, President Crow stated: “ASU For You includes many learning tools at no cost such as virtual field trips; library...
Read MoreTired of all the negative updates about the coronavirus? Luckily, there have been some positive updates recently. Here are 10 positive updates on COVID-19: 1. US Researchers Deliver First COVID-19 Vaccine to Volunteers in Experimental Test Program Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle delivered the first rounds of a potential...
Read MoreWe’ve heard a lot about “social distancing” lately. It’s a pretty vague term, but it’s also a vital step in fighting the spread of the coronavirus. And it starts with one simple rule: Try to keep some space between you and other people. Specifically, about six feet of space. Health officials say that’s how...
Read MoreA portion of the southbound Interstate 17 frontage road in Phoenix will be closed for four months so crews can modernize a regional storm drainage system in northwest Phoenix. The closure began at 6 a.m. Tuesday on the I-17 frontage road between Peoria and Dunlap avenues, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Southbound...
Read MoreNearly 40,000 ceiling fans are being recalled because the blades can fly off while the fan is in use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Kichler has received 62 reports of the fans breaking, including one report of property damage. The recall involves Kichler model number 35153, 52 inch, five-blade ceiling fans, which...
Read MoreValley residents could be in for an unexpected payday as the Arizona Department of Revenue is attempting to locate owners of more than $900 million in unclaimed property that belonged to 1.1 million people with addresses in Maricopa County. According to a press release, unclaimed property usually consists of money due to an individual...
Read MoreOur country faces something most of us have never seen in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has us all seeking answers through this uncertainty. While we look to public health experts for most of the answers, APS is working to remove one bit of uncertainty. ASP recently announced if you are having difficulty...
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