COVID-19 Update: Beds Filling Up, Medical Staff Shortages, Cases Exploding
COVID-19 numbers are skyrocketing in Maricopa County and Arizona at large. Experts say the situation is only going to get worse.
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Felony Charges Filed Against Phoenix and Mesa Cops Who Allegedly Abused Suspects
A Phoenix cop sexually assaulted a woman handcuffed in his patrol car, a new indictment claims
Scottsdale Councilman Apologizes to George Floyd’s Family for Mocking ‘I Can’t Breathe’
“Phillips’ comments … do not represent the values of our Scottsdale community,” Mayor Jim Lane said.
Trump Megachurch Went Too Far With COVID-19 Air-Purification Claims, Company Now Admits
The statements by the Dream City Church leaders show a “lack of knowledge” about the capabilities of its air system.
Trump Makes Law-and-Order Pitch in Phoenix While Arizona COVID-19 Cases Surge
During his swing through Arizona, Trump rallied young conservatives against the “radical left.”
Disability Advocates Ask Ducey to Protect Equal Care
Families are still seeking access to support people with disabilities.
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Phoenix Megachurch Hosting Trump Rally Says It Has Special Coronavirus-Killing Air System
Dream City Church says it has solved the pandemic problem in its auditorium. Experts disagree.
Arizona Attorney General Now Accepting LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Cases
With the new ruling, Arizona’s Attorney General is now accepting workplace discrimination cases involving sexual orientation and gender identity.
Apple Is Closing Its Arizona Stores Due to the State’s COVID-19 Spike
In other states, Apple is reopening its stores. Not Arizona.
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There’s a Docuseries on Joe Arpaio in the Works. We Have Questions.
The producer behind John Wick is making a docuseries on Joe Arpaio. And he plans to pay him.
Ducey Changes Course as COVID-19 Numbers Get Bad — Really Bad
In a press conference today, Ducey reversed his earlier position.
Arizona Sheriff Who Refused to Enforce Lockdown Restrictions Has COVID-19
“On Saturday, I held a campaign event, where it is likely I came into contact with an infected individual.”
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Fed’s COVID-19 Nursing Home Data Has Glaring Issues
Data from over a third of the 146 Arizona facilities included in the dataset is missing from the first weekly update.
ACLU Sues Sheriff Penzone Over COVID-19 Spike in Jails
Lawsuit: Maricopa County jails lack sufficient testing, sanitation supplies, and other COVID-19 protocols.
Mesa Family of Stroke Victim Stages Protest to Blast Hospital Visitation Policy
Hospital visitation policies are coming under scrutiny from disability advocates.
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How Are the Karens of Phoenix Holding Up?
“It’s not lost on me that I can never ask for the manager ever again.”
‘The Bottom Line Is COVID Has Been Very Good for Dog Adoptions’
Central Arizona Animal Rescue has “definitely had very strong adoption numbers,” according to director Mike Wiederhold.
Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Workers Highlights Gaps in Arizona Law
Employers can’t hire or fire people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, per a new ruling.
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‘What If I Hate Masks?’: 20 Questions on COVID Coverings, Answered by ASU Experts
Everything from “What are the best types of masks?” to “Should I wear one while jogging?”
Scottsdale Looting Suspects Had No Ties to Antifa or Other Groups, Police Say
Scant evidence that antifa is behind looting or vandalism nationwide, either.
Phoenix Police Union Rejects Call to Defund Cops, Calls Criticism ‘False and Offensive’
Activists point to frequent police shootings as evidence that Phoenix cops should lose funding.
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Governor Ducey on COVID-19 Spike: Things Could Be Worse
Governor assures there will be a hospital bed for you when you get COVID-19.