Dedication held for memorial to victims of Tucson shooting
The memorial was created for the victims, survivors, and emergency personnel who responded to the shooting outside a Safeway store where Giffords was holding a meet-and-greet event.
University of Arizona ramps up virus testing; most classes to be online
The University of Arizona asking students arriving from outside Tucson to self-quarantine for seven days even if they have tested negative for COVID-19.
Arizona man gets over 3 years in prison in bomb-making case
Ahmad Suhad Ahmad acknowledged that he agreed to show a confidential law-enforcement source how to make an explosive device in 2017 and sent bomb-making instructions to the source.
UArizona men’s basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban
The University of Arizona's men's basketball team has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on Tuesday.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sued for alleged role in Boy Scouts sex abuse
The church "must be held accountable in order to bring healing and closure to Mormon victims of childhood sexual abuse," Hurley McKenna & Mertz, a law firm that focuses on church sex abuse, said in a statement.
Pima County corrections officer arrested on assault charges
"...While a use of force incident involving Officer Flaminio was being reviewed, supervisory staff realized the incident required further investigation," Pima County officials wrote.
Making air travel safer: UArizona researchers find heat can kill COVID-19 on planes
With more people getting on flights, there's a need to make sure it's as safe as possible amid the pandemic -- and thanks to a team at the University of Arizona, it could be. Dr. Charles Gerba explains their findings and how to use the heat on planes.
Arizona migrant border deaths on track for record amid extreme heat
After the hottest, driest summer in state history, authorities have recovered close to a 10-year record in the number of bodies of people who crossed from Mexico into Arizona’s deserts, valleys and mountains.
Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos donates $10m to Tucson's United Way
Officials with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona say they are one of hundreds of organizations that have benefitted from donations made by the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
DPS: Tucson man arrested after driving wrong way on Chandler freeway
DPS said 39-year-old Jorge Dominguez of Tucson was spotted going the wrong way on I-10 at around 2 a.m.
UArizona fires head football coach following dismal game against ASU
UArizona officials have fired its head football coach after a disastrous game against ASU in the Territorial Cup.
University of Arizona to require COVID-19 testing
President Robert Robbins announced the requirement on Dec. 7 as the university responds to the growing number of coronavirus infections across Arizona.
Tucson Border Patrol K-9 detects fentanyl pills smuggled inside air conditioning unit
The Tucson Border Patrol K-9 detected fentanyl inside of a car at the I-19 Immigration Checkpoint on Dec. 1.
Arizona governor shorts some schools on promised grants
In June, Ducey’s office stated the $370 million grants would “guarantee” schools receive funding at either 98% of their 2019-20 enrollment value or 105% of this year’s average daily enrollment by the 40th school day.
COVID hospitalizations rise in Arizona; over 3,800 new cases
According to the state Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard, 10% of all hospital acute-care beds and 10% of ICU beds remain available.
Tucson deputy uninjured after being shot at while driving, department says
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the deputy was driving his patrol car at 3:30 a.m. near Bopp and Deaver Roads when the shooting occurred.
Tucson to have 3-week mandatory nightly curfew to slow COVID-19 spread
City councilmembers in Tucson have voted to institute a mandatory curfew in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Tucson considers curfew to slow spread of coronavirus
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said it’s critical to act swiftly to avoid more punishing mandates down the road, such as business closures or a “shelter in place” order.
Felton runs for career-high 206 yards as UCLA beats Arizona
The Bruins defeated Arizona 27-10 at the Rose Bowl Saturday night.
UCLA looks to continue improvement against slumping Arizona
Arizona and UCLA are in their third seasons of the Kevin Sumlin and Chip Kelly eras, but going into their game at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 27, the two programs are trending in opposite directions.