The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."5:43 PM, Aug 14, 2020SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."A district spokesperson says 109 staff members including teachers and office staff have requested to not work.In a letter to parents, the school district says, "In response to this week’s Governing Board decision to resume in-person instruction on Monday, we have received an...…The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."5:43 PM, Aug 14, 2020SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."A district spokesperson says 109 staff members including teachers and office staff have requested to not work.In a letter to parents, the school district says, "In response to this week’s Governing Board decision to resume in-person instruction on Monday, we have received an...WW…

A protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday escalated to it being declared an unlawful assembly by Phoenix police.8:39 PM, Aug 09, 2020PHOENIX — Police say eight people were arrested after a protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday night.The event began as a peaceful march until protesters and law enforcement clashed at Phoenix Police Headquarters.Demonstrators organized the event to remember the six-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Watch live video from the protest below:Protesters have gathered in downtown at Phoenix Police...…A protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday escalated to it being declared an unlawful assembly by Phoenix police.8:39 PM, Aug 09, 2020PHOENIX — Police say eight people were arrested after a protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday night.The event began as a peaceful march until protesters and law enforcement clashed at Phoenix Police Headquarters.Demonstrators organized the event to remember the six-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Watch live video from the protest below:Protesters have gathered in downtown at Phoenix Police...WW…

The motor march is asking for state back to school guidance.5:44 PM, Aug 03, 2020In a Monday post on Twitter, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said the state is not yet equipped to begin in-person learning by August 17. "I want to make clear that Arizona is not currently in a place to resume traditional in-person instruction or hybrid learning models. Every indicator shows that there is high community spread across the state," Hoffman said in a statement.My statement regarding upcoming public health metrics and reopening school facilities: — Kathy Hoffman...…The motor march is asking for state back to school guidance.5:44 PM, Aug 03, 2020In a Monday post on Twitter, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said the state is not yet equipped to begin in-person learning by August 17. "I want to make clear that Arizona is not currently in a place to resume traditional in-person instruction or hybrid learning models. Every indicator shows that there is high community spread across the state," Hoffman said in a statement.My statement regarding upcoming public health metrics and reopening school facilities: — Kathy Hoffman...WW…

Man shot by Mesa police with Bean Bag rounds in front of kids.4:52 PM, Jul 17, 2020MESA, AZ — Mesa SWAT is facing scrutiny after a video posted on Facebook shows them shooting multiple bean bag rounds at a man at an apartment complex in Mesa Thursday.In a video shared on Facebook by a bystander, officers shot numerous rounds of bean bags at Lorenzo Jones while five children were nearby. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER ABOVE.According to court documents, police say Jones was in a verbal argument with his fiancee and her sister on July 6. Jones allegedly punched his...…Man shot by Mesa police with Bean Bag rounds in front of kids.4:52 PM, Jul 17, 2020MESA, AZ — Mesa SWAT is facing scrutiny after a video posted on Facebook shows them shooting multiple bean bag rounds at a man at an apartment complex in Mesa Thursday.In a video shared on Facebook by a bystander, officers shot numerous rounds of bean bags at Lorenzo Jones while five children were nearby. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER ABOVE.According to court documents, police say Jones was in a verbal argument with his fiancee and her sister on July 6. Jones allegedly punched his...WW…

Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...…Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...WW…