On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. If the legislation passes in the House and signed by President Biden, Americans will no longer have to change their clocks twice a year. The Sunshine Protection Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse,...
Read MoreThe MLB players union and league owners have come to an official agreement to end the league’s lockout. With it will bring Spring Training baseball back to Arizona which is an incredible victory for fans and business owners. After 99-day of the MLB lockout, players voted to accept the league’s labor deal offer, resulting...
Read MoreThe United States Postal Service is currently looking to fill hundreds of positions at their job fair in Phoenix on March 10, 17 and 24. USPS is hiring for letter carriers, clerks, automotive technicians and tractor trailer operators. 250 positions are currently available. USPS is hosting the job fairs at Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix from...
Read MoreThe airline travel mask mandate was set to expire on March 18. However, the Transportation Security Administration announced plans to extend the rule that requires travelers to wear masks on planes and other modes of public transportation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until April 18. The requirement will still remain in place for...
Read MoreFBI Phoenix advises those planning to travel to be vigilant of their surroundings and use caution during spring break. If traveling out of the country, the FBI warns of increased dangers of international travel, including crime, theft, fraud, and kidnapping. As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the travel advisories for...
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that BMW filed documents that they are recalling more than 900,000 vehicles. The recall centers around vehicles that can overheat and cause a fire. The German automaker says the recall includes many 2006-2013 models. BMW owners can check if their vehicle is part of the...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Police Department has been given the go ahead to hire non-sworn positions to help with staffing shortage. The Phoenix City Council has approved adding new positions to the Phoenix Police Department with the new roles offering help to free up officers to respond to higher priority calls. The employees will not carry...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would allocate $14 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to directly help PreK-12th grade public school educators get classroom resources through DonorsChoose, a nonprofit crowdfunding website. The collaboration between ADE and DonorsChoose is the largest of its kind to...
Read MoreA 90-day pilot program in Phoenix with the effort to deter crime in the area is set to launch. The 19North Community Alliance, a 501c3, made up of city officers, community leaders, local government, faith, schools, businesses and other non-profit organizations are working together on a joint effort for their neighborhood. 19North began in...
Read MoreCheck your tickets, we have a new millionaire in the state of Arizona! Arizona Lottery officials say a Phoenix Circle K has sold $1 million Powerball ticket. The winning Powerball ticket, drawn on March 5, was sold at a Circle K near 27th Avenue and Butler Drive. The winning ticket matched five numbers but missed the...
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