• Trump travels to Arizona mask factory as virus spreads

    Trump travels to Arizona mask factory as virus spreads
    PHOENIX (AP) — Making himself Exhibit A, President Donald Trump visited an Arizona face mask factory Tuesday, using the trip to demonstrate his determination to see the country reopen even as the coronavirus remains a dire threat. At the same time, the White House said it hopes to wind down its virus task force in the coming month as Trump’s focus shifts.
    “The people of our country should think of themselves as warriors. We have to open,” Trump declared as he left Washing
  • The Latest: Missouri moving ahead with plans for execution

    The Latest: Missouri moving ahead with plans for execution
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mi
  • Excessive Heat Warning issued May 5 at 2:17PM MST until May 6 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

    Excessive Heat Warning issued May 5 at 2:17PM MST until May 6 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
    * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures rangingfrom 102 to 108.
    * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, UpperSanta Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County and Upper SanPedro River Valley.
    * WHEN…From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.
    * IMPACTS…Extreme heat will significantly increase thepotential for heat related illnesses for much of thepopulation, particularly for those working or
  • Excessive Heat Warning issued May 5 at 2:10PM MST until May 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Excessive Heat Warning issued May 5 at 2:10PM MST until May 7 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
    * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104to 108 expected.
    * WHERE…Portions of south central Arizona.
    * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Thursday.
    * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe taken to lessen the impact of the ex
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  • The Latest: Oregon eases some virus-related restrictions

    The Latest: Oregon eases some virus-related restrictions
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov
  • Crews battle brush fires in Corona de Tucson area

    Crews battle brush fires in Corona de Tucson area
    Crews are battling several brush fires in the Corona de Tucson area Tuesday afternoon.
    According to Corona de Tucson Fire Department, brush fires near Sahuarita and Wentworth roads are threatening structures.
    Motorists are asked to avoid the area.ADVISORY: there are several brush fires in the area of Sahuarita Rd and Wentworth Rd that are threatening structures. Many fire & police resources are on scene and more enroute. Please avoid the area. And remember that drones are prohibited!—
  • Additional COVID-19 Antibody Tests Available in Pima County

    Additional COVID-19 Antibody Tests Available in Pima County
    The University of Arizona announced Tuesday that there are additional testing slots available for healthcare workers, first responders, and the general public in Pima County.The tests determine if an individual has developed antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19.…
  • Trump visits mask factory in Arizona as coronavirus spreads

    Trump visits mask factory in Arizona as coronavirus spreads
    PHOENIX (AP) — Making himself Exhibit A, President Donald Trump visited an Arizona face mask factory Tuesday, using the trip to demonstrate his determination to see the country reopen even as the coronavirus remains a dire threat. At the same time, the White House said it hopes to wind down its virus task force in the next month.
    After more than a month cooped up in Washington, with little exposure to how the virus has been affecting Americans’ day-to-day lives, Trump got a first-han
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  • Pool Fence Giveaway 2020

    Pool Fence Giveaway 2020
    The post Pool Fence Giveaway 2020 appeared first on KVOA.
  • Man arrested after saying son wounded in drive-by shooting

    Man arrested after saying son wounded in drive-by shooting
    PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix man who initially said his 10-year-old son was wounded in a drive-by shooting was arrested after eventually saying the boy was shot in their apartment as they handled the father's handgun, police said.Jason Wroten, 47, was arrested Monday on suspicion of endangerment and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Online court records didn't list a defense lawyer who could comment on the allegations on Wroten's behalf.Wroten initially told police that he
  • Hasbro unveils ‘Baby Yoda’ Monopoly

    Hasbro unveils ‘Baby Yoda’ Monopoly
    CNN Newsource
    Toy brand Hasbro has introduced its Baby Yoda-themed Monopoly set.The beloved character from 'The Mandalorian' series on Disney Plus is technically called 'The Child,' but he's commonly known as ‘Baby Yoda.'The toy giant introduced the board game on the May 4, as in ‘May the Fourth be With You, also known as Star Wars Day.Regular Monopoly, of course, features game pieces like the classic top hat and wheelbarrow.But in this version, you get to choose from four adorable
  • The Latest: British epidemiologist resigns after report

    The Latest: British epidemiologist resigns after report
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    LONDON — A leading epide
  • Trump arrives in Arizona; trip aims to show revival underway

    Trump arrives in Arizona; trip aims to show revival underway
    PHOENIX (AP) — Making himself Exhibit A, President Donald Trump touched down in Arizona to visit a face mask factory Tuesday, demonstrating his determination to see the country reopen even as the coronavirus remains a dire threat.
    “The people of our country should think of themselves as warriors. We have to open,” he declared as he left Washington on a trip that was more about the journey than the destination.
    Trump told reporters that he would be willing to wear a face mask du
  • Man wipes nose on clerk after reminding him of store’s mandatory mask policy

    Man wipes nose on clerk after reminding him of store’s mandatory mask policy
    NBC News Channel
    (WOOD/NBC News) Police in Holly, Michigan are looking for a man who wiped his nose on a clerk who reminded him about her store’s mandatory mask policy.The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at a Dollar Tree store.The Holly Police Department says the man wasn’t wearing a mask when he walked into the store. When a worker advised him that in-store customers must wear a mask as stated in notices posted on the store doors, the man retaliated.Surveillance video s
  • AP: States with few COVID-19 cases get big share of relief aid

    AP: States with few COVID-19 cases get big share of relief aid
    WASHINGTON DC (AP) - Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming are not epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet these four states scored big this spring when Congress pumped out direct federal aid, while the two hardest-hit states, New York and New Jersey, got comparatively little given the vast numbers of cases and deaths they have seen.An Associated Press analysis shows that states with small populations like these took in an out-sized share of the $150 billion in federal money that was designed
  • The Latest: US task force could wind down work by early June

    The Latest: US task force could wind down work by early June
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    WASHINGTON — Vice Presid
  • Small farms struggle to get federal relief funds or emergency help from USDA

    Small farms struggle to get federal relief funds or emergency help from USDA
    PHOENIX – Despite the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to aid businesses threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, small farms are being left further behind, according to one local small farm owner.McClendon’s Select, a family owned farm in Peoria and Goodyear, normally sells its organic produce, citrus and honey to restaurants and farmers markets.…
  • Saints emails, lawsuits could be buried in church bankruptcy

    Saints emails, lawsuits could be buried in church bankruptcy
    A bankruptcy filing by New Orleans’ Roman Catholic archdiocese freezes sexual abuse lawsuits and could help bury the details of alleged coverups of predator priests and thousands of internal emails documenting a behind-the-scenes alliance with the New Orleans Saints.Attorneys for those suing the church attacked last week’s Chapter 11 filing as a veiled attempt to keep church records secret, scrap a long-awaited legal deposition by Archbishop Gregory Aymond and deny victims a public r
  • Drive-Thru Food Bank Reopens at Kino Stadium

    Drive-Thru Food Bank Reopens at Kino Stadium
    The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona's drive-thru food bank reopened today at its new location at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium to help serve a larger portion of the community faster and more efficiently. "Because unemployment is so high, job loss is so high and people are being furloughed, people are strapped," said Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona CEO Michael McDonald.…
  • Drive-Thru Food Bank Opens at Kino Stadium

    Drive-Thru Food Bank Opens at Kino Stadium
    The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona's drive-thru food bank reopened today at its new location at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium to help serve a larger portion of the community faster and more efficiently. "Because unemployment is so high, job loss is so high and people are being furloughed, people are strapped," said Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona CEO Michael McDonald.…
  • Southern Arizona hospital to get $3.6M in pandemic aid

    Southern Arizona hospital to get $3.6M in pandemic aid
    Photo by Tucson photographer Martha Lochert. Courtesy: Santa Cruz Valley Regional HospitalPHOENIX (AP) — The state of Arizona has agreed to give $3.6 million in crisis money to the only hospital in Green Valley after the coronavirus pandemic threatened the facility's future.“This grant does make all the difference. ... all of us were worried,” Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital CEO Kelly Adams told The Arizona Republic. “We rose our hand early in the process, and t
  • Cisco to install public WiFi at 5 Arizona libraries

    Cisco to install public WiFi at  5 Arizona libraries
    PHOENIX - Cisco will be expanding internet access in local libraries, according to the Office of Gov. Doug Ducey.
    Cisco will install new external wireless access points at local libraries, allowing students conducting distance learning and others to access WiFi from outside the building.The libraries benefitting from the Cisco donation include: Huachuca City Public Library in Cochise CountyCoolidge Public Library in Pinal CountyDuncan Public Library in Greenlee CountyTolleson Public Library
  • The Latest: Senators looking to help first responders

    The Latest: Senators looking to help first responders
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    WASHINGTON — Two U.S. se
  • PACC receives grants to help with COVID-19 response

    PACC receives grants to help with COVID-19 response
    TUCSON - Pima Animal Care Center and Friends of PACC  received twoCOVID-19 Response Grants.  Banfield Foundation and South Fork Foundation awarded the shelter $15,000 to cover veterinary expenses for pets whose families qualify for assistance.
    In a news release, PACC said the grants will cover a variety of needs to a pet that lives in a home facing hardship because of COVID-19. This can be due to illness, job loss, financial insecurity, or any other challenges related to
  • The Bigoted, Conspiratorial Rants of Rudy Giuliani’s Radio Show


    Stay up to date about WNYC and ProPublica’s investigations into the president’s business practices.This story was co-published with WNYC.Presidential lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has largely fallen out of the public eye since his starring role in President Donald Trump’s impeachment.…
  • Caught On Camera: 5-year-old behind the wheel

    Caught On Camera: 5-year-old behind the wheel
    (KSL/NBC News)  A Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped what he thought was an impaired driver traveling near I-15 in Salt Lake City Monday, but it turned out to be a 5-year-old boy.“I could see a car that was weaving badly,” said UHP Trooper Rick Morgan. “It seemed a little worse than a normal, impaired driver.”When Trooper Morgan signaled for the call to pull over in Ogden though, he discovered a 5-year-old boy behind the wheel.“I was not expecting to find what
  • The Latest: Britain concerned about gangs exploiting crisis

    The Latest: Britain concerned about gangs exploiting crisis
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    LONDON — Britain’s
  • Mariachi band surprises California field workers

    Mariachi band surprises California field workers
    (KMIR/NBC News)  With music and food, Mariachi Tierra Mexican of Coachella and Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer showed their appreciation for field workers at California's SeaFront Ranch Monday.Juan Luis and his coworkers  have continued the essential work of harvesting food in the middle of a pandemic.“I can’t stop working. I need to pay for rent, my bills and help my family” said worker Juan Luis.Luis is from Mexico and has worked in the fields for more than five years.Whil
  • Trump heads for Arizona; trip aims to show revival underway

    Trump heads for Arizona; trip aims to show revival underway
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Making himself Exhibit No. 1, President Donald Trump lifted off on Air Force One to visit a face mask factory in Arizona, demonstrating his determination to see the country move toward normal activity even as the coronavirus remains a threat.
    “The people of our country should think of themselves as warriors. We have to open,” he declared as he left Washington on a trip that was more about the journey than the destination,
    Trump told reporters that he would be
  • Opinion: Cinco de Mayo

    Opinion: Cinco de Mayo
    Cinco de Mayo is the holiday held on May 5, commemorating the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin.In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico and the date is best recognized in the United States as a date to celebrate our culture and experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry.…
  • List of emergency food distribution sites in Southern Arizona

    List of emergency food distribution sites in Southern Arizona
    The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has relocated its emergency distribution site in Tucson.
    Community members may pick up food Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.at Kino Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way.
    Other food emergency sites in Southern Arizona:Marana: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 10:00am - 1:00 pm and Wednesday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Second Saturday of each month: 9:00am - 12:00 pm. Amado: Thursdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Third Saturday o
  • Whack-a-troll: Watchdogs scramble to keep up with COVID-19 scams, fraud

    Whack-a-troll: Watchdogs scramble to keep up with COVID-19 scams, fraud
    PHOENIX – To get an idea of how fast scams are developing around the coronavirus, just ask Katie Conner, a spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.“It seems like every day … a new scam pops up,” said Conner, who said the attorney general’s office has been closely monitoring consumer fraud claims. “And we are really trying to stay ahead and get these warnings out there.”But Brnovich’s office and other consumer groups said the threat
  • Biden pressed to choose a black woman as his running mate

    Biden pressed to choose a black woman as his running mate
    DETROIT (AP) — As Joe Biden’s search for a vice presidential running mate heats up, he is facing growing pressure to choose a black woman.
    The move could further energize the Democratic Party’s loyal base of African American voters.
    But the public conversation is more nuanced. Biden has already committed to selecting a woman as his second-in-command, but the choice won’t be easy.
    While some believe race shouldn’t necessarily drive his selection, experts are warning
  • The Latest: Mexico receives ventilators from United States

    The Latest: Mexico receives ventilators from United States
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    MEXICO CITY — Mexico has
  • The Latest: Britain’s virus death toll highest in Europe

    The Latest: Britain’s virus death toll highest in Europe
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    —President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    —French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    —Britain’s official coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
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    LONDON — Britain’s
  • Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement

    Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement
    Pete Souza / White HouseUS President Barack Obama, Photo Date: 12/7/2016
    NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the Class of 2020.
    It will be part of an hour-long event that also features LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.I’ve always loved joining commencements––the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. Even if we can’t get together in person this year, Michelle
  • States with few virus cases get big share of relief aid

    States with few virus cases get big share of relief aid
    Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming are among the least-populated states in the U.S., and not surprisingly have the lowest numbers of residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus. But despite their small size, they scored big this spring when Congress pumped out direct federal aid to the states.
    An Associated Press analysis shows those four, along with other small states, took in an out-sized proportion of the $150 billion in federal money that was designed to address coronavirus-r
  • COVID-19 in Arizona: 9,305 cases, 395 deaths

    COVID-19 in Arizona: 9,305 cases, 395 deaths
    PHOENIX - Arizona reported an additional 33 COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 395.This comes after reporting no deaths on Monday. It was the second consecutive Monday with no reported deaths, which likely reflects a reporting delay over the weekend. Confirmed cases climbed to 9,305, with 386 new cases.Arizona Department of Health Services says 88,260 people have been tested for the coronavirus.AZDHSIn Pima County, there are 1,379 confirmed COVID-19 cases an
  • Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Tuesday, May 5: AZ Cases Top 9K; 395 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; Ducey Says Barbers Can Cut Hair This Friday, Restaurants Can Reopen Next Week

    Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Tuesday, May 5: AZ Cases Top 9K; 395 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; Ducey Says Barbers Can Cut Hair This Friday, Restaurants Can Reopen Next Week
    The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona topped 9,000 as of Tuesday, May 5, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had 1,379 of the states’ 9,305 confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 395 people statewide, including 105 in Pima County, according to the report.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 4,929.…
  • AP: Small states with relatively few COVID-19 cases received out-sized share of congressional virus aid.

    AP: Small states with relatively few COVID-19 cases received out-sized share of congressional virus aid.
    CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — AP: Small states with relatively few COVID-19 cases received out-sized share of congressional virus aid.The post AP: Small states with relatively few COVID-19 cases received out-sized share of congressional virus aid. appeared first on KVOA.
  • The Latest: Spain wants to extend state of emergency 2 weeks

    The Latest: Spain wants to extend state of emergency 2 weeks
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    — President Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant.
    — French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    — Italy experts warn of second wave after gradual reopening.
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    MADRID — Spain’s Socialist-led
  • The Latest: Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant

    The Latest: Trump heads to Phoenix to tour Honeywell plant
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    — President Trump heads to Arizona to tour Honeywell plant.
    — French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    — Italy experts warn of second wave after gradual reopening.
    — British government chief acknowledges e
  • Claytoonz: TrumpZero (Animation)

    Claytoonz: TrumpZero (Animation)
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  • The Latest: Virgin Atlantic to end flights at London Airport

    The Latest: Virgin Atlantic to end flights at London Airport
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    — French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    — Italy experts warn of second wave after gradual reopening.
    — British government chief acknowledges early testing shortfall.— 4 new cases in South Korea, China s
  • President Trump heading to Arizona Tuesday

    President Trump heading to Arizona Tuesday
    WASHINGTON (AP) — For much of the last two months, President Donald Trump has rarely left the grounds of the White House as he’s dealt with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and sought to minimize his own exposure to the disease.But that changes Tuesday when Trump is scheduled to travel to Arizona to visit a Honeywell facility that makes N95 masks in what the president suggests will mark the return to more regular travel.
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  • Bashas’ stores offer 10% discount to teachers Tuesday

    Bashas’ stores offer 10% discount to teachers Tuesday
    Bashas' Family of Stores is offering a 10 percent discount to teachers in Arizona on Tuesday.
    The grocer says this is a way to say "thank you" on National Teacher Day.
    School administrators and workers also qualify for this offer.
    A valid school ID must be shown to receive the discount. Participating stores include: Bashas', AJ's Fine Foods, Food City, Eddie's Country Store and Bashas' Diné Markets.
    The post Bashas’ stores offer 10% discount to teachers Tuesday appeared first
  • US service sector falls into contraction for first time in 10 years

    US service sector falls into contraction for first time in 10 years
    WASHINGTON (AP) — US service sector falls into contraction for first time in 10 years.The post US service sector falls into contraction for first time in 10 years appeared first on KVOA.
  • The Latest: Macron criticized for opening schools next week

    The Latest: Macron criticized for opening schools next week
    The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
    TOP OF THE HOUR:
    — 4 new cases in South Korea, China show work on containment.
    — French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week.
    — Italy experts warn of second wave after gradual reopening.
    — British government chief acknowledges
  • VIRUS DIARY: Staving off the virus while our water runs out

    VIRUS DIARY: Staving off the virus while our water runs out
    HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — I know we’re meant to be washing our hands frequently. We’re trying. But we’re running out of water again and I don’t know when the water truck is going to be back.
    Queuing and crowding for food was a daily chore even before the coronavirus. It’s worse now. Social distancing is a luxury.Our economy is broken. Only Nicolas Maduro’s Venezuela has a higher inflation rate than us. We’ve had critical shortages of water, food, gas
  • Redington fire may be human-caused, Forest Service says

    Redington fire may be human-caused, Forest Service says
    Crews continue to clean up after a wildfire flared up Sunday evening in Redington Pass.
    On Tuesday, officials said Redington Road is closed from Milepost 1 to allow crews access to the fire.
    The Forest Service believes the wildfire was human-caused. It charred 65 acres.Crews spent the day Monday mopping up the area and putting out hot spots around the perimeter.
    The Coronado National Forest has instituted a campfire ban, which included charcoal grills and open fires.
    For the latest road closure

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