Ordinance restricting police filming repealed by city council in Tucson
An ordinance that restricts members of the public from filming police officers at crime scenes has been repealed.
Epidemiologist speaks out as Arizona surpasses New York's all-time peak in daily COVID-19 cases per capita
An epidemiologist is speaking out as Arizona rapidly becomes an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
International students in Arizona scrambling to figure out new ICE rule on student visas
International students are looking at their options, after a new rule by ICE could mean they will have to leave the country.
Some evacuations lifted at Mount Lemmon near Bighorn Fire in Pima County
The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography have been the main challenges in fighting the fire near Tucson.
Virus fears, regional spats snarl Arizona-Mexico route
Fears about possible coronavirus infections from hard-hit Arizona mixed together with local politics south of the U.S.-Mexico border saw American vacationers turned back on the road to the popular resort of Puerto Peñasco.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
More than 81,000 Arizona businesses get coronavirus loans
Among the 11,000 firms approved for at least $150,000 in loans, several sectors dominated — restaurants, medical, dental and law offices, and construction contractors. More than 150 religious organizations — mainly churches — and nearly as many schools also were approved for loans.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
Tucson Zoo's Sita the tiger euthanized after kidney disease progresses
Reid Park Zoo in Tucson is mourning the loss of Sita the tiger.
University of Arizona delays planned faculty furlough
The plan would have implemented a furlough-based salary program between July 1 and Aug. 10. It mainly impacts employees earning $44,500 or more. The university projected the plan would save about $95 million as it faces losses of $250 million through the next fiscal year.
UA police seek culprit behind racist stickers around campus
Issaiah Johnson, a member of the UA football team who is black, posted a picture of one of the stickers Wednesday on his Twitter account. The sticker states “#whitelivesmatter” and to “kill a black on sight.”
VP Mike Pence's Arizona campaign event canceled, will still meet with Gov. Ducey
Pence is scheduled to meet with Governor Doug Ducey on June 30 to speak on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. His campaign event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Barbers from Phoenix and Tucson come together to raise funds for NAACP legal defense
Several barbers from Arizona cities Phoenix and Tucson came together to give free haircuts, and all tips will be made as donations to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to fight racial inequality.
LIST: Arizona cities with face mask requirements
Coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in Arizona and now, several cities are looking at possible mask mandates.
Tucson mayor sticks with police chief after custody death
Mayor Regina Romero says the city's police chief should keep his job despite his offer to resign over the death of a man in his department's custody.
Tucson firefighters responding to brush fire near I-10
Tucson firefighters are working to control a brush fire near the I-10 at milepost 273.
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus offers resignation after man’s death
Tucson, Arizona, police chief offers resignation after man’s death in custody comes to light; three officers quit.
Ex-Tucson man pleads guilty to voting twice in 2016 election
The former Tucson resident voted once in Pima County and again in Washoe County in the 2016 general election.
Arizona man arrested in Montana in connection with deadly crash
A Tucson man is accused of felony offenses in Montana following a crash that killed a man inside his home.
Arizona man, 68, fears COVID-19 infection as state reopens, 'It was too much, too soon'
A 68-year-old man from Tucson says Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey reopened the state too soon. He wrote Ducey letters asking to reconsider mask requirements and to slow down on reopening the state any further.