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COVID-19 omicron variant detected in Mexico
Mexican officials confirmed Friday that the first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the country.
Dec. 3, 2021
Sonoran governor vows to move Nogales train line out of downtown
Gov. Alfonso Durazo also said that the train company would cover the cost of moving the lines.
Dec. 3, 2021
Cooler weather, showers may soon be coming to Phoenix
Phoenix may soon be getting break from the 80-plus degree weather that it saw throughout most of November. That shift could start in just a few days.
Dec. 3, 2021
Scottsdale man accused in music royalty scam pleads not guilty
A Scottsdale man has pleaded not guilty to taking part in what federal prosecutors say was a conspiracy to steal more than $20 million in music royalties. Jose Teran faces dozens of counts of alleged identity theft, money laundering and wire fraud in a case involving Spanish-language songs.
Dec. 3, 2021
Unmarried parents going to court over disputes on getting kids vaxxed
Children ages 17 or younger need parental consent in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. But the process could become complicated when unmarried parents disagree on the matter.
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Dec. 3, 2021
Mesa surveys residents to rate climate actions and parks system
Mesa residents are being asked to share their input about the future of city parks, recreation and climate action priorities.
Dec. 3, 2021
Maricopa supervisors narrow search for Steve Chucris replacement
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has reached the final interview phase with seven candidates to replace Supervisor Steve Chucri, following his resignation from the position.
Dec. 3, 2021
Arizona nonprofits see small increase in donations
The end of the year is often a pivotal time for nonprofits. And in Arizona, Jennifer Purcell of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits says more nonprofits took part in Giving Tuesday this year than in the past.
Dec. 3, 2021
An Arizona family Hanukkah tradition adds a little spice to the holiday
Dec. 3 marks the sixth night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights. But there are lots of ways different families celebrate. The Show caught up with state Rep. Alma Hernandez of Tucson to talk about her family’s traditions.
Dec. 3, 2021
Sean Astin in AZ to screen Goonies, promote running for mental health
"The Goonies" star Sean Astin is in the Valley this weekend hosting a screening of the beloved 1985 film. And that kicks off a weekend of other events for Astin around the Valley.
Dec. 3, 2021
UA economic forecast projects continued struggle with pandemic in 2022
The University of Arizona is releasing its annual economic forecast Dec. 3, and the continuing pandemic plays a significant role — even as there is optimism for how the state’s economy will perform in 2022.
Dec. 3, 2021
NewsCap: Hobbs may not be frontrunner much longer
Lorna Romero of Elevate Strategies and political analyst Chris Herstam joined The Show to talk about Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ position as Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner; Gov. Doug Ducey commenting on school boards and abortion; and more.
Dec. 3, 2021
Sinema says she votes same way shes been campaigning for 10 years
In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Arizona’s senior Sen. Kyrsten Sinema talked about the Build Back Better Act, which passed in the U.S. House this week.
Dec. 3, 2021
No charges for former Scottsdale school board president with dossier
Scottsdale police have determined an ousted school board president with an electronic dossier on parents he clashed with will not be charged with a crime.
Dec. 3, 2021
Arizonas gas prices are still higher than average despite oil price drop
Gas prices in Arizona dropped 2 cents since last week, but still remain high.
Dec. 3, 2021
Biden canceled the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, but an Indigenous protester is still on trial
It’s been almost a year since President Joe Biden officially ended his predecessor’s wall project along the U.S.-Mexico border. But a trial continues for one Indigenous protester facing federal charges for blocking construction machinery at a wall site in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Dec. 3, 2021
Apache elders urge Sen. Kelly to stop Oak Flat mine
Members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Phoenix high school students protested outside Sen. Mark Kelly’s office Thursday, urging him to support legislation protecting a sacred site threatened by a proposed copper mine near Superior.
Dec. 2, 2021
Yavapai sheriff pleads guilty to operating a boat while under the influence
The Yavapai County sheriff has pleaded guilty to operating a boat while under the influence. The sheriff’s blood alcohol content was over the legal limit when he tried to dock a boat at Lake Powell.
Dec. 2, 2021
Former Hacienda nurse gets 10 years in prison
A former nurse who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman who later gave birth has been sentenced to a decade in prison. Nathan Sutherland’s victim was a patient at Hacienda HealthCare.
Dec. 2, 2021
MLBs labor fight threatens spring training in Arizona
A top West Valley official says his city is very worried about the local economic impact of Major League Baseball’s labor dispute. Management called its version of a strike on employees less than three months before the 2022 Cactus League season is scheduled to be played in 10 Phoenix-area ballparks.
Dec. 2, 2021

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