Arizona State University's Cybersecurity Education Consortium has stepped in the effort to train kids as young as middle school-age in cybersecurity. Estimates indicate the country has several hundred thousand unfilled jobs in the realm of cybersecurity.

The pandemic has dramatically affected how — and how many of us — use public transit. Buses and light rail vehicles in the Valley that were typically full during morning and afternoon rush hours have seen significant drops in ridership. In the midst of that shift, though, Valley Metro’s light rail line is going to receive more than half a billion dollars to help fund expansion and keep light rail at the center of area transit.

Hospitals have been struggling to keep up with the state’s latest COVID-19 surge as bed capacity is being pushed to the limits. This week, area hospitals began diverting ambulances to other facilities and turning down transfers from other hospitals. Dr. Michael White is the chief clinical officer with Valleywise Health, and he spoke with The Show to describe what he’s seeing in their medical centers.

While vaccines are being distributed, the threat of so-called COVID fatigue and lax adherence to public health guidelines is contributing to significant community spread. Now, only time will tell how the December holidays will impact our state.