Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
Suspect accused of kidnapping man from his Phoenix apartment before killing, dismembering him
olice say John Cole kidnapped Antoine Smith from his Phoenix apartment before driving him to Tucson and killing him.
olice say John Cole kidnapped Antoine Smith from his Phoenix apartment before driving him to Tucson and killing him.
Actor Rob Schneider surprises fans at Raising Cane's drive-thru in Phoenix
Rob Schneider was at the location on 24th Street and Baseline on Sept. 21 to promote his new movie “Daddy Daughter Trip”, which opens up in theaters next week.
Rob Schneider was at the location on 24th Street and Baseline on Sept. 21 to promote his new movie “Daddy Daughter Trip”, which opens up in theaters next week.
Herm Edwards out as ASU head football coach, university confirms
Arizona State's head football coach Herm Edwards is out after a “mutual agreement" to end his role, the university confirms on Sept. 18.
Arizona State's head football coach Herm Edwards is out after a “mutual agreement" to end his role, the university confirms on Sept. 18.
Country music singer Luke Bell found dead at age 32
Country music star Luke Bell Bell was reportedly "hiding a severe battle with bipolar disorder that he ultimately would never shake" and had disappeared several times before.
Country music star Luke Bell Bell was reportedly "hiding a severe battle with bipolar disorder that he ultimately would never shake" and had disappeared several times before.
Gaps in Arizona border wall filled with double-stacked shipping containers
Arizona Gov. Ducey said 11-day project closed 3,820 open feet of the wall with 130 shipping containers.
Arizona Gov. Ducey said 11-day project closed 3,820 open feet of the wall with 130 shipping containers.
Man found dead in Grand Canyon after falling 200 feet from North Rim
The 44-year-old visitor had reportedly fallen 200 feet from the rim west of Bright Angel Trail.
The 44-year-old visitor had reportedly fallen 200 feet from the rim west of Bright Angel Trail.
Arizona woman accused of running over her boyfriend in incident that was caught on camera
A woman is in a lot of trouble, after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend following an argument. The incident was captured by a surveillance camera nearby.
A woman is in a lot of trouble, after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend following an argument. The incident was captured by a surveillance camera nearby.
Derek Chauvin moved from Minnesota to federal prison in Arizona
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, has been moved from a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, to federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
Carvana expanding after laying off 2,500 employees earlier in the year; here's what you need to know
Months after Carvana laid off 12% of its workforce, the company, which is known nationwide for its multi-story car vending machines, is expanding once again.
Months after Carvana laid off 12% of its workforce, the company, which is known nationwide for its multi-story car vending machines, is expanding once again.
Arizona man charged with 3-week crime spree across Southern California, Arizona
Samuel Smith of Phoenix was arrested after a police chase through San Bernardino County during which he fired his gun at federal agents.
Samuel Smith of Phoenix was arrested after a police chase through San Bernardino County during which he fired his gun at federal agents.
Nearly 150 dogs surrendered from Arizona homeless camp: 'They did the best with what they had'
The dogs, ranging in age from two days old to 17 years old, were surrendered to Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Cave Creek and to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
The dogs, ranging in age from two days old to 17 years old, were surrendered to Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Cave Creek and to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Longtime Red Cross volunteer celebrates 101st birthday
Arizona woman Betty Grenig said she still volunteers today, as she has for the past 80 years.
Arizona woman Betty Grenig said she still volunteers today, as she has for the past 80 years.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Drought-stricken Arizona to get less Colorado River water
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.
Arizona Wendy's employee facing murder charge following customer's death
A northern Arizona Wendy's employee is facing a murder charge following a customer's death. Police say the customer complained about his order and that's when the suspect came around the counter and beat him.
A northern Arizona Wendy's employee is facing a murder charge following a customer's death. Police say the customer complained about his order and that's when the suspect came around the counter and beat him.
Sheriff says migrants bound for DC being dropped off in Georgia
As a two states along the southern border of the US continue to bus thousands of migrants to Washington, D.C., concern is growing some on those buses are actually ending up in northwest Georgia.
As a two states along the southern border of the US continue to bus thousands of migrants to Washington, D.C., concern is growing some on those buses are actually ending up in northwest Georgia.
DPS trooper helps veteran with broken scooter on I-17 in north Phoenix
An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper came to the aid of a man in distress along a north Phoenix freeway. "You put on that badge and make a positive impact,” the trooper said.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper came to the aid of a man in distress along a north Phoenix freeway. "You put on that badge and make a positive impact,” the trooper said.
Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.