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This year, big cellular carriers are going to phase out connectivity via 3G technology.

There have been nearly 700 confirmed influenza-like illnesses in the past week alone in Arizona. The number of reported flu cases more than doubled for the week ending Dec. 25 compared to the same period a year ago.

The National Weather Service says a storm across Arizona will bring hazardous driving conditions. Snow is expected in northern and eastern Arizona, up to 11 inches in some areas. The most dangerous driving conditions are expected from Friday afternoon to Friday evening.

Two high-priced dogs were stolen from their owner's yard a week before Christmas, but after the suspect returned one of the dogs asking the owner for a reward, they were caught by Glendale police.

Yavapai County is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 deaths, and the local morgue is reaching capacity.

Pima County Attorney Laura Conover says she won’t be prosecuting people for simple drug possession due to pandemic-related risks. Conover says the move was intended to protect both Pima County jail employees and people who are detained due to the surging threat of COVID-19.

The Maricopa County Public Health Department partnered with Mesa Public Library to provide free COVID-19 test kits to the public.

Will Humble is the director of the Arizona Public Health Association and the former director of the Arizona State Health Department and he weighed in on what he believes would make an effective vaccine mandate.

Nearly $30 million will be invested in efforts to address the homeless crisis in Maricopa County after the Board of Supervisors signed their approval Wednesday.