Breaking NewsGovernor won't have to spend state money. New benefit comes after $600-a-week in CARES Act aid expired in July when Washington failed to act2:37 PM MST August 14, 2020PHOENIX — Unemployed Arizonans will be eligible for a $300-a-week bump in weekly jobless benefits as soon as next week, after a $600-a-week federal benefit expired late last month.Gov. Doug Ducey announced the boost Friday, declaring that Arizona will be one of the first states in the nation ready to make these benefits available.President Donald Trump tapped the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster aid...…Breaking NewsGovernor won't have to spend state money. New benefit comes after $600-a-week in CARES Act aid expired in July when Washington failed to act2:37 PM MST August 14, 2020PHOENIX — Unemployed Arizonans will be eligible for a $300-a-week bump in weekly jobless benefits as soon as next week, after a $600-a-week federal benefit expired late last month.Gov. Doug Ducey announced the boost Friday, declaring that Arizona will be one of the first states in the nation ready to make these benefits available.President Donald Trump tapped the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster aid...WW…

Breaking NewsArizona Republican Rep. Paul Gosar was the headline speaker at the America First event. The group's leader told the crowd: 'White people are done being bullied.'10:29 PM MST March 1, 2021PHOENIX — Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar’s support for extreme ideas and causes isn’t new. His own siblingsNow the six-term Republican from Flagstaff is coming under new scrutiny for his role as the headline speaker at the annual gathering of a white nationalist group, the America First Political Action Conference.Experts on extremism said Gosar, as a sitting congressman, is boosting the...…Breaking NewsArizona Republican Rep. Paul Gosar was the headline speaker at the America First event. The group's leader told the crowd: 'White people are done being bullied.'10:29 PM MST March 1, 2021PHOENIX — Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar’s support for extreme ideas and causes isn’t new. His own siblingsNow the six-term Republican from Flagstaff is coming under new scrutiny for his role as the headline speaker at the annual gathering of a white nationalist group, the America First Political Action Conference.Experts on extremism said Gosar, as a sitting congressman, is boosting the...WW…

Breaking NewsCounty will 'immediately start working' to provide equipment and 2 million ballots. Ruling comes 2 days after county auditors gave election their seal of approval.Credit: 12 News9:32 PM MST February 26, 2021PHOENIX — Almost four months after Election Day, the 2020 election is far from over in Maricopa County.Arizona Senate Republicans will obtain the Maricopa County election equipment and ballots they've been seeking since December, after the county said it wouldn't appeal judge’s ruling Friday backing the Senate demand."(The) ruling brings clarity to whether Senate subpoenas...…Breaking NewsCounty will 'immediately start working' to provide equipment and 2 million ballots. Ruling comes 2 days after county auditors gave election their seal of approval.Credit: 12 News9:32 PM MST February 26, 2021PHOENIX — Almost four months after Election Day, the 2020 election is far from over in Maricopa County.Arizona Senate Republicans will obtain the Maricopa County election equipment and ballots they've been seeking since December, after the county said it wouldn't appeal judge’s ruling Friday backing the Senate demand."(The) ruling brings clarity to whether Senate subpoenas...WW…

Breaking NewsFederal regulations didn't require action by water provider, but expert says nothing prevented a response. Hundreds near Luke AFB are living under a water advisory.3:21 PM MST February 24, 2021GLENDALE, Ariz. — For the next month, Luke Air Force Base will be handing out and delivering bottled water to hundreds of residents and businesses east of the base in Glendale and Litchfield Park. "We're going to provide safe water until we find a resolution," Col. Ryan Richardson, commander of the Luke Mission Support Group and leader of the base’s response, told reporters Tuesday...…Breaking NewsFederal regulations didn't require action by water provider, but expert says nothing prevented a response. Hundreds near Luke AFB are living under a water advisory.3:21 PM MST February 24, 2021GLENDALE, Ariz. — For the next month, Luke Air Force Base will be handing out and delivering bottled water to hundreds of residents and businesses east of the base in Glendale and Litchfield Park. "We're going to provide safe water until we find a resolution," Col. Ryan Richardson, commander of the Luke Mission Support Group and leader of the base’s response, told reporters Tuesday...WW…

Breaking NewsAir Force will supply bottled water for at least a month to hundreds of customers of West Valley water company. Advisory resulted from testing for firefighting foam.2:39 PM MST February 22, 2021LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz — Hundreds of people who live next door to Luke Air Force Base in Glendale are being advised not to drink their water after tests detected high levels of toxic chemicals.The chemicals are from toxic firefighting foam that has seeped into the ground around Luke for decades. "It was a shock to us today, and it actually scared us," said Winifred Whelan, who built...…Breaking NewsAir Force will supply bottled water for at least a month to hundreds of customers of West Valley water company. Advisory resulted from testing for firefighting foam.2:39 PM MST February 22, 2021LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz — Hundreds of people who live next door to Luke Air Force Base in Glendale are being advised not to drink their water after tests detected high levels of toxic chemicals.The chemicals are from toxic firefighting foam that has seeped into the ground around Luke for decades. "It was a shock to us today, and it actually scared us," said Winifred Whelan, who built...WW…

Breaking NewsGOP lawmaker says 'it's perfect.' Pastor who worked on bill said women should get death penalty. But top prosecutor and leading abortion opponent come out against it9:02 PM MST January 22, 2021PHOENIX — An Arizona bill that would force prosecutors to treat abortion as a murder case -- possibly exposing women and doctors to prison time or even the death penalty -- faces a growing backlash just hours after it was rolled out Friday at a joyous rally on the state Capitol lawn.WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO-Give county attorneys the power to prosecute “homicide by abortion,” regardless of...…Breaking NewsGOP lawmaker says 'it's perfect.' Pastor who worked on bill said women should get death penalty. But top prosecutor and leading abortion opponent come out against it9:02 PM MST January 22, 2021PHOENIX — An Arizona bill that would force prosecutors to treat abortion as a murder case -- possibly exposing women and doctors to prison time or even the death penalty -- faces a growing backlash just hours after it was rolled out Friday at a joyous rally on the state Capitol lawn.WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO-Give county attorneys the power to prosecute “homicide by abortion,” regardless of...WW…

Breaking NewsPeople say Cox Communications is charging more, providing slower service. Cox exec says company network holding up well during pandemic.9:34 PM MST August 19, 2020PHOENIX — Families struggling to work from home and learn from home have said the Valley’s major internet provider is making their job harder. Cox Communications customers said they’re being saddled with higher bills and slower speeds.“I just know that my family is struggling already,” said Erin Jenkins, a special-education teacher. “I don't have a classroom, so even when I'm only working with one student, I...…Breaking NewsPeople say Cox Communications is charging more, providing slower service. Cox exec says company network holding up well during pandemic.9:34 PM MST August 19, 2020PHOENIX — Families struggling to work from home and learn from home have said the Valley’s major internet provider is making their job harder. Cox Communications customers said they’re being saddled with higher bills and slower speeds.“I just know that my family is struggling already,” said Erin Jenkins, a special-education teacher. “I don't have a classroom, so even when I'm only working with one student, I...WW…