Arizona health officials reported nearly 1,500 additional confirmed COVID cases and 11 more deaths in the state as of Sunday. Meanwhile, the state is facing a teacher shortage, and former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods dies. ---Host: Nate BoyleProducer: Karen MarroquinContributors: Isabella Fredrickson, Diannie Chavez

Uber and Lyft have seen an influx of customers this year but not enough drivers to meet the demand. This has left riders complaining about wait times and prices, and drivers upset about driving longer distances than usual.---Host: Karen MarroquinProducer: Tyler BudgeContributors: Tyler Budge

The state’s top health official says preparations are underway to provide COVID-19 vaccines to ages 5 to 11. Meanwhile, the Tucson City Council's vote to require vaccinations for city employees means the city now faces firing hundreds of workers. Plus, NASA launches a program to monitor water loss across the western U.S.---Host: Emma VandenEindeProducer: Connor WorleyContributors: Emma VandenEinde, Connor Worley

Maricopa County attorney discusses Arizona's share of a national settlement with pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis, former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords opens a memorial for victims of gun violence in LA, and Phoenix tests road sealants that could help cool neighborhoods.---Host: Nate BoyleProducer: Nate BoyleContributors: Tyler Budge, David Bloom and Jude Binkley

The nomination of Chief Chris Magnus to be commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection got its first hearing Tuesday. Plus, Arizona universities new vaccine mandates and what the governor wants to do in response.---Host: Emma VandenEindeProducer: Michael Baribault, Emma VandenEindeContributors: Rudy Cavazos

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Lake Mead on Monday to discuss the effects of climate change on water shortages in the West. Plus, NASA launched a spacecraft Saturday with an instrument onboard made by an Arizona State University team.---Host: Nate BoyleProducer: Karen MarroquinContributors: Julia Sandor, Natasha Yee

Nancy Caywood has worked on her grandfather’s farm in Pinal County since she was young. She should have a full field of alfalfa, but since the San Carlos Irrigation District shut off her water due to the drought, her fields are empty and dry.--- Host: Karen Marroquin Producer: Karen Marroquin Contributors: Emma VandenEinde

The Department of Homeland Security announced this week it will stop raiding workplaces to search for undocumented immigrants. Tempe Union High School District votes to remove resource officers from its campuses. Plus, West Nile virus mitigation helps Yuma County and the Cocopah Indian Tribe, and the Phoenix Mercury even the WNBA Finals at 1-1.---Host: Natasha YeeProducer: Connor WorleyContributors: Samantha Byrd, Christian Serrano

New COVID cases and deaths are gradually decreasing while, after more than a year, land borders with Canada and Mexico prepare to reopen to nonessential travel in November. Plus, an Arizona judge will review records related to an election audit to see whether they should be released publicly.---Host: Kasey BrammellProducer: Nate BoyleContributors: Ulysse Bex

A four-hour hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill brought the Arizona Senate’s audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election to the center stage. Plus, COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and a new study reveals how a light gray road sealant is turning down the heat in some neighborhoods.---Host: Natasha YeeProducer: Connor WorleyContributors: Shane Purcell, Simon Williams