The company that owns Sears and Kmart will close one-third of its stores, citing “a difficult retail environment and other challenges” including factors like “increased competition.” Going out of business sales are expected to begin next month (Dec. 2). The company’s statement also says that owners, along with a third-party investor, have recently provided...
Read MoreAmerican Airlines is changing the way customers on overbooked flights receive compensation for altering their travel plans. When a flight is overbooked, or a plane is swapped out for a smaller one — the latter accounting for the majority of such situations — American Airlines would previously call customers over the phone. The airline,...
Read MoreArizona State Parks & Trails is offering free admission to veterans, active-duty military and National Guard members Monday to state and Maricopa County parks. “This Veterans Day, Arizona is proud to offer our current and former military members free entrance to more than 30 state parks … to give them a day to relax...
Read MoreThis summer, all three Valley locations of drive-thru fast food chain, Rally’s abruptly closed. Now those stores will be opening up under new management, and the brand is looking to expand to as many as 40 restaurants around the Phoenix area. The three Rally’s restaurants in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa closed after the relationship...
Read MoreThe Arizona Department of Transportation is offering two-week, full-time programs for construction training. Previously, the agency offered a 16-week Construction Academy program that held class three nights a week for three hours each. The training will be free of charge. It aims to help members of “economically disadvantaged groups” start careers in highway construction,...
Read MoreMore than 2 million pounds of chicken products have been recalled in eight states over fears of contamination with foreign matter such as metal, federal health officials said. Arkansas-based Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. recalled the items produced from October 21 through November 4 this year. This includes 2,071,397 pounds of poultry products, including ready...
Read MoreThe Arizona Supreme Court says it will soon clarify a new rule that bans people from taking photos outside state appellate courts in Arizona. The rule issued on Oct. 16 by Chief Justice Robert Brutinel has been criticized for limiting the rights of news and media organizations. The rule prohibits photography on the grounds...
Read MoreTucson is well known as the birthplace of the 1980s Sanctuary Movement, an effort by churches to help refugees from Central America and shield them from deportation. Now, as President Donald Trump’s immigration policies put renewed focus on the treatment of people who come to the United States without authorization, the progressive city once...
Read MoreRepresentatives from the Tonto National Forest have announced that Christmas tree permits will be sold beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 18. The permits can be purchased in person for $15 with cash, credit card or personal check. They will be available at the supervisor’s office at 2324 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix, in...
Read MoreA manufacturing boom in Arizona is helping to lower unemployment in the U.S. Gov. Doug Ducey told business leaders this week that manufacturing jobs in the state now outnumber construction jobs. Ducey, joined by Tom Gilman, an assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, spoke Tuesday at the central Phoenix headquarters of golf...
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