Baboquivari Unified School District moves to virtual learning for two weeks
The Tohono O'odham school district said it took the step to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Mexico charges 7 in 'Fast and Furious' weapons trafficking
Federal agents allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons. But they lost most of the guns.
Arizona sees 13,937 new virus cases, more hospitalizations
The state Department of Health Services again pleaded for people to get vaccinated and boosted to help free up hospitals.
Ducey says water, education, border are key themes of final state of the state address
Legislature convenes today facing a pandemic, drought and looming cuts to public schools.
Pima County receives boost in emergency rental funds
The money was reallocated from a state-level program
University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start
The James Webb Space Telescope will aim its optics at distant galaxies.
University of Arizona updates mask policy, requiring surgical or higher-quality masks
The policy allows cloth masks, if paired with a surgical mask, but cloth masks alone will not meet the requirement.
Cyber Ninjas faces fine over Arizona election review records
A judge says he will fine the contractor $50,000 a day if the firm doesn’t turn over public records from the unprecedented inquiry.
County attorney reassigns unvaccinated workers
Department fulfills mandate without firings.
Virus-related ER visits in Arizona up as more seek tests
Arizona on Thursday reported 10,679 additional confirmed cases and 16 more deaths.
Asylum applications in Mexico hit historic highs in 2021
But the country admits its refugee agency is struggling to keep up with the increasing number of asylum applications.
Pima County out of take-home COVID tests
In-clinic tests still available, county health director says.
Tohono O'odham chairman tests positive for COVID-19
Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. plans to continue work as the chairman remotely while isolating.
Tucson police officially fire officer who killed man in wheelchair
Pima County Attorney's review of Nov. 29 shooting continues
Fate of wildflower season depends on winter rain, says expert
A dry fall slowed the growth of Tucson area wildflowers but there is still hope for an above average bloom this winter.
