Arizona health officials reported a big jump in coronavirus pandemic numbers on Jan. 3, including a record daily high of more than 17,200 new confirmed cases, but no new deaths. These added cases bring the state's total to 556,384 cases and 9,061 deaths. Just 7% of hospital beds were available statewide and 61% of intensive care unit beds were occupied by 1,081 patients fighting the virus, according to the . The cases added on Friday and Saturday had produced a two-day total of 18,943, breaking the state's previous two-day high earlier in December. Sunday's case increase has approached...…Arizona health officials reported a big jump in coronavirus pandemic numbers on Jan. 3, including a record daily high of more than 17,200 new confirmed cases, but no new deaths. These added cases bring the state's total to 556,384 cases and 9,061 deaths. Just 7% of hospital beds were available statewide and 61% of intensive care unit beds were occupied by 1,081 patients fighting the virus, according to the . The cases added on Friday and Saturday had produced a two-day total of 18,943, breaking the state's previous two-day high earlier in December. Sunday's case increase has approached...WW…

A postal worker's kind gesture went a long way for an elderly woman on his route as she was walking barefoot on the hot pavement. A postal worker's kind gesture went a long way for an elderly woman on his route as she was walking barefoot on the hot pavement. It was a hot day in the Valley and the woman had to walk to the mailbox to get her mail. Postal worker Matt Traynor said he didn't hesitate to take his shoes off and give them to the woman.  For more than two years, Traynor has delivered mail to a neighborhood in Scottsdale. The same route and the...…A postal worker's kind gesture went a long way for an elderly woman on his route as she was walking barefoot on the hot pavement. A postal worker's kind gesture went a long way for an elderly woman on his route as she was walking barefoot on the hot pavement. It was a hot day in the Valley and the woman had to walk to the mailbox to get her mail. Postal worker Matt Traynor said he didn't hesitate to take his shoes off and give them to the woman.  For more than two years, Traynor has delivered mail to a neighborhood in Scottsdale. The same route and the...WW…

The shooting happened early Saturday at an illegal party, and took the life of an 18-year-old. Police officials in Phoenix have identified an 18-year-old woman who was shot and killed during an illegal party at a vacant warehouse. According to police, the shooting happened near  on Nov. 21. Officers responded to reports of a shooting there, and found a woman with a gunshot wound. She later died at the hospital. Police say four other people with gunshot wounds arrived at different medical facilities. "We [were] cool. Having fun and then, 'Boop boop...…The shooting happened early Saturday at an illegal party, and took the life of an 18-year-old. Police officials in Phoenix have identified an 18-year-old woman who was shot and killed during an illegal party at a vacant warehouse. According to police, the shooting happened near  on Nov. 21. Officers responded to reports of a shooting there, and found a woman with a gunshot wound. She later died at the hospital. Police say four other people with gunshot wounds arrived at different medical facilities. "We [were] cool. Having fun and then, 'Boop boop...WW…

The latest push in an east Valley city to increase dining options and help small businesses stay afloat. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez has the details on the money that's up for grabs. There's a push to help small businesses provide outdoor dining in Mesa amid the pandemic by way of making  available for restaurants and bars to create or expand their patios. Just a few months ago, the patio at Oro Brewing looked nothing like what it looks like now. There is a lot more space for customers to come, enjoy a meal or drink, outside. The owner says the  provided by the city of...…The latest push in an east Valley city to increase dining options and help small businesses stay afloat. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez has the details on the money that's up for grabs. There's a push to help small businesses provide outdoor dining in Mesa amid the pandemic by way of making  available for restaurants and bars to create or expand their patios. Just a few months ago, the patio at Oro Brewing looked nothing like what it looks like now. There is a lot more space for customers to come, enjoy a meal or drink, outside. The owner says the  provided by the city of...WW…

The university also announced fall graduation will be virtual. will not continue holding in-person classes after Thanksgiving break this year, the school announced on Sept. 18. Final exam week was originally scheduled Dec. 7 to Dec. 12, but has now been pushed up to the week of Nov. 30. Thanksgiving break falls on Nov. 26 and 27, so the semester will now end a week earlier than planned. "All instruction after the Thanksgiving break will be remote," according to a letter from Univeristy Provost Mark Searle. Officials did not specify the reason for this change. Fall 2020...…The university also announced fall graduation will be virtual. will not continue holding in-person classes after Thanksgiving break this year, the school announced on Sept. 18. Final exam week was originally scheduled Dec. 7 to Dec. 12, but has now been pushed up to the week of Nov. 30. Thanksgiving break falls on Nov. 26 and 27, so the semester will now end a week earlier than planned. "All instruction after the Thanksgiving break will be remote," according to a letter from Univeristy Provost Mark Searle. Officials did not specify the reason for this change. Fall 2020...WW…

This will be a lesson the teen will not soon forget. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports. A Valley family laying down the law on their teenage son, after they say he stole their Range Rover while they were on vacation, and took it on a joy ride. "I just wanted to drive but I don’t have a license so I just took it," said 14-year-old Angel Martinez. "I can wash the car, and I was like I don’t have anything to dry it, so I’m gonna take it for one spin until it dries." Angel was speeding his North Phoenix neighborhood, disrupting his neighbors while his parents celebrated their anniversary in...…This will be a lesson the teen will not soon forget. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports. A Valley family laying down the law on their teenage son, after they say he stole their Range Rover while they were on vacation, and took it on a joy ride. "I just wanted to drive but I don’t have a license so I just took it," said 14-year-old Angel Martinez. "I can wash the car, and I was like I don’t have anything to dry it, so I’m gonna take it for one spin until it dries." Angel was speeding his North Phoenix neighborhood, disrupting his neighbors while his parents celebrated their anniversary in...WW…

The shooting, which happened in May, took the life of 40-year-old Ryan Whitaker. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports. Phoenix Police officials are releasing more details surrounding an officer-involved shooting that killed a 40-year-old man in May. According to Phoenix Police statements at the time, the incident happened on the night of May 21, when officers responded to a domestic violence call in an area near Chandler Boulevard and Desert Foothills Parkway, in Phoenix's Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood. The 40-year-old man who died has since been identified as Ryan Whitaker, and...…The shooting, which happened in May, took the life of 40-year-old Ryan Whitaker. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports. Phoenix Police officials are releasing more details surrounding an officer-involved shooting that killed a 40-year-old man in May. According to Phoenix Police statements at the time, the incident happened on the night of May 21, when officers responded to a domestic violence call in an area near Chandler Boulevard and Desert Foothills Parkway, in Phoenix's Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood. The 40-year-old man who died has since been identified as Ryan Whitaker, and...WW…

A demonstration in  on Tuesday had marchers walking from from city hall to the Mesa Police Department, demanding police reform amid national unrest after . Just after 6:30 p.m., the crowd quickly grew to about 500 demonstrators, all with the same message.   "It's time. It's long over due. We're just tired of seeing this brutality and no justice. We need justice," said marcher N'Neka Gaines. RELATED:  Many held signs that read "Black Lives Matter," marching along with chants like, "I can't breathe" and "Hands up, don't shoot." This is the same tune as...…A demonstration in  on Tuesday had marchers walking from from city hall to the Mesa Police Department, demanding police reform amid national unrest after . Just after 6:30 p.m., the crowd quickly grew to about 500 demonstrators, all with the same message.   "It's time. It's long over due. We're just tired of seeing this brutality and no justice. We need justice," said marcher N'Neka Gaines. RELATED:  Many held signs that read "Black Lives Matter," marching along with chants like, "I can't breathe" and "Hands up, don't shoot." This is the same tune as...WW…

Iconic Arizona car dealer Tex Earnhardt has passed away at the age of 89 from natural causes, Earnhardt Auto Centers announced on their website Sunday. Iconic car dealer Tex Earnhardt has passed away at the age of 89 from natural causes, Earnhardt Auto Centers announced Sunday. "With great sorrow, Earnhardt Auto Centers announces the passing “Tex” – whom so many know to be the founder of Earnhardt Auto Centers – at the age of 89," the site reads. The cause of death wasn't immediately released. Earnhardt moved from rural Texas to the Phoenix suburb of Chandler as a teenager where he worked...…Iconic Arizona car dealer Tex Earnhardt has passed away at the age of 89 from natural causes, Earnhardt Auto Centers announced on their website Sunday. Iconic car dealer Tex Earnhardt has passed away at the age of 89 from natural causes, Earnhardt Auto Centers announced Sunday. "With great sorrow, Earnhardt Auto Centers announces the passing “Tex” – whom so many know to be the founder of Earnhardt Auto Centers – at the age of 89," the site reads. The cause of death wasn't immediately released. Earnhardt moved from rural Texas to the Phoenix suburb of Chandler as a teenager where he worked...WW…