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Arizona State University and four former members of its football coaching staff have reached an agreement with the NCAA on penalties for impermissible in-person contact with recruits during the COVID-19 dead period.
School will be back in session in the fall — that’s the goal of University of Arizona President Robert Robbins. He says safety protocols will have to be put in place in order to resume on-campus activities, but attendance may be hindered anyway.
April 27, 2020
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So many Arizonans are caring for others right now — both professionally and personally. KJZZ talked to some of them about how they're coping and navigating this strange new world during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 27, 2020
The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic is rippling through city and state governments across the country. KJZZ spoke with the mayor of Glendale to see how the pandemic is impacting that city’s economy.
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→ Checking In With Arizona Communities
April 27, 2020
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Canada and the U.S. agreed to temporarily restrict all non-essential travel across the border, but not all trade.
April 27, 2020
When Maricopa County closed its libraries in mid-March to comply with social distancing orders, it expanded digital services. But librarians knew many customers didn’t have the technology needed to access e-books or video story times.
April 27, 2020
Fry's parent company Kroger will begin requiring employees to wear face masks in stores starting Monday. The company will also release its lessons learned so other retailers can implement their own safety programs.
April 27, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, it’s hitting certain demographic groups disproportionately hard. Air quality is likely playing a role in which communities are hit hardest.
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April 27, 2020
Much is still unknown about when schools can reopen, and whether high school seniors will be able to walk for graduation. State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman spoke on Arizona Horizon to answer some of these questions.
→ State, Schools Working To Get Nutritious Food Into Grab-And-Go School Lunches
→ State, Schools Working To Get Nutritious Food Into Grab-And-Go School Lunches
April 26, 2020
Phoenix reports domestic violence calls in the first two weeks of April were up 15% over last year. Help is still available for victims of domestic violence, even during the pandemic. The city of Phoenix wants to get the word out.
April 26, 2020
Libraries are sometimes the only place where people can access the internet. Since most of them are closed during the cornoavirus pandemic, Yavapai County libraries are setting up Wi-Fi hotspots in parking lots.
April 25, 2020
Arizona has finally hired a firm to process the jobless claims of those who qualify only for special federal aid. But it will take weeks before the checks are in the mail.
April 25, 2020
Officials with Maricopa County will be restricting access to Lake Pleasant Regional Park between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. this weekend. They recommend anybody wanting to get into the park show up early.
April 25, 2020
A judge in Mexico recently ordered the release of COVID-19 vulnerable migrants from detention centers. But human rights groups are urging Mexico to protect all migrants from the pandemic.
April 24, 2020
Many U.S. cities have recently witnessed coronavirus lockdown protests. And in Mexico, one American citizen decided to protest in his own way, sparking controversy in the country... while infuriating the U.S ambassador.
April 24, 2020
The wet winter means more growth to fuel fires. But there’s a new element of danger this year. Arizona fire officials say the coronavirus restrictions will reduce the ability to use ground crews.
April 24, 2020
Nearly 30% of Arizonans are considered obese, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. And in the age of COVID-19, obesity is considered an underlying health risk, according to Deb Wright, general manager of Weight Watchers Arizona.
April 24, 2020
The Arizona Restaurant Association created a grant program that is helping to ease the burden of those in the industry who are laid off.
April 24, 2020
President Trump approved a second round of federal relief loans — but unless local businesses can access them, many will fail. The Greater Phoenix Economic Council is trying to connect business owners with federal funding.
April 24, 2020
The need for food supplied by the Phoenix Rescue Mission has nearly doubled, and donations are declining. That's why a nonprofit from Missouri is sending over 31,000 pounds of non-perishable food.
April 24, 2020
Spring training may have been called off and Major League Baseball’s opening day delayed because of the coronavirus, but Arizona’s baseball fields may still see some action. Gov. Doug Ducey acknowledged earlier this month that Arizona could host the entirety of this year’s MLB season.
April 24, 2020
