Arizona reported another 1,813 new cases of COVID-19 July 27, bringing the total number of cases to nearly 164,000. For more on what we’re seeing at this point in the pandemic — and whether there is any light at the end of the tunnel — The Show spoke with Dr. Farshad Fani Marvasti.

Arizona general manager John Chayka earned a contract extension early this season for building the Coyotes into playoff contenders in four short years. He was being called a quitter by the team in a strongly worded statement on Sunday after stepping down a week before the Coyotes’ Stanley Cup qualifier series against Nashville.

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis looked at the changes in work hours from February through April. They found that mothers with young children reduced their work hours four to five times more than fathers.

Two confederate memorials remain on state land, but one has gone missing. A brass plaque at Picacho Peak State Park, which honored Confederate soldiers who fought there when Arizona was a territory, was reportedly stolen a month ago.

From the pre-statehood days as a Wild West territory to the current day, deadly encounters between law enforcement and civilians have been a constant element of Arizona’s narrative. And from Wyatt Earp and the shootout at the O.K. Corral to modern-day incidents, controversy has surrounded these interactions, and minorities and other disenfranchised residents have felt especially oppressed.
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Breastfeeding and skin contact promote a baby's short-and long-term health. But mothers with COVID-19 have received conflicting guidance regarding the safety of such practices. Now, a preliminary study offers some heartening results.

More than 400 people are registered to sit for the bar exam on Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Another 170 bar applicants will take the test online in October. The Arizona Supreme Court, which is responsible for administering the test, rented additional space at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes says early ballot returns are strong ahead of the state's primary election on Aug. 4. Ahead of that election, the county will be opening more early voting centers, where voters can fill out a ballot regardless of which precinct they live in.

APS is seeking to raise rates, which requires public hearings. A public comments session was scheduled for July 17, but Commissioner Sandra Kennedy says it ended early since no members of the public participated.