Arizona AG: Tucson COVID-19 vaccine mandate violates state law
"Tucson’s vaccine mandate is illegal, and the city could be held liable for attempting to force employees to take it against their beliefs," said Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. "COVID-19 vaccinations should be a choice, not a government mandate."
"Tucson’s vaccine mandate is illegal, and the city could be held liable for attempting to force employees to take it against their beliefs," said Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. "COVID-19 vaccinations should be a choice, not a government mandate."
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
Friese drops out of race for Tucson-area US House seat
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects major part of lawsuit against CVS
The justices ruled Sept. 1 that Tucson Medical Center can’t sue CVS Health Corporation for alleged negligence through distribution of opioids.
The justices ruled Sept. 1 that Tucson Medical Center can’t sue CVS Health Corporation for alleged negligence through distribution of opioids.
Rainy season unleashes with fury, beauty across Arizona
Monsoon storms have brought spectacular lightning shows and record rainfall to the region’s deserts. They’ve also brought destruction, flooding streets and homes, and leading to some swift water rescues and several deaths.
Monsoon storms have brought spectacular lightning shows and record rainfall to the region’s deserts. They’ve also brought destruction, flooding streets and homes, and leading to some swift water rescues and several deaths.
Tohono O’odham Nation granted license for online sports betting
The Tohono O’odham Nation was granted an event wagering license, allowing it to open an online sports betting platform by fall, expanding options for betting on sports throughout Arizona.
The Tohono O’odham Nation was granted an event wagering license, allowing it to open an online sports betting platform by fall, expanding options for betting on sports throughout Arizona.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
Man wearing fake Border Patrol uniform arrested during smuggling attempt near Tucson
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
U.S. Marshals: California man accused of killing his cousin arrested in Tucson
A California man has been arrested in Tucson for allegedly killing his cousin, authorities say.
A California man has been arrested in Tucson for allegedly killing his cousin, authorities say.
84-year-old gets 21 years in prison for Arizona bank robbery
Authorities say Robert Krebs carried out the January 2018 holdup in Tucson about seven months after he was released from prison as he was struggling to adjust to life on the outside. His attorney said Krebs wanted to go back to prison.
Authorities say Robert Krebs carried out the January 2018 holdup in Tucson about seven months after he was released from prison as he was struggling to adjust to life on the outside. His attorney said Krebs wanted to go back to prison.
Tucson police union challenges city’s vaccine requirement
The Arizona Daily Star reports that the lawsuit filed by the Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract "by unilaterally enacting the ordinance without first bargaining in good faith over the change in working conditions" and asks a court to declare the mandate to be illegal.
The Arizona Daily Star reports that the lawsuit filed by the Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract "by unilaterally enacting the ordinance without first bargaining in good faith over the change in working conditions" and asks a court to declare the mandate to be illegal.
More than a dozen Arizona venues requiring COVID-19 vaccines, negative tests
More than a dozen music venues in the Valley, Tucson and Flagstaff are requiring proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19.
More than a dozen music venues in the Valley, Tucson and Flagstaff are requiring proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19.
3 dead, 8 injured after U.S. Border Patrol pursuit near Tucson ends in fiery crash
Customs and Border Protection officials said a Jeep with 11 people inside failed to stop for a primary inspection near Three Points on Aug. 7.
Customs and Border Protection officials said a Jeep with 11 people inside failed to stop for a primary inspection near Three Points on Aug. 7.
Tucson City Council approves COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced that all people employed by the Southern Arizona city must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced that all people employed by the Southern Arizona city must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Several Arizona colleges to require masks in all classrooms
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
More Arizona school districts approve mask-wearing mandates despite state ban
A number of public school districts and private schoold across Arizona have approved mask requirements for students and staff amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases, despite a ban by the State Legislature on such mandates.
A number of public school districts and private schoold across Arizona have approved mask requirements for students and staff amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases, despite a ban by the State Legislature on such mandates.
Crews rescue 3 from vehicle in runoff-swollen Tucson wash
Crews rescued three people from a vehicle in a runoff-swollen wash on the outskirts of metro Tucson on Aug. 10 as monsoon thunderstorms caused scattered flash flooding in southeastern Arizona.
Crews rescued three people from a vehicle in a runoff-swollen wash on the outskirts of metro Tucson on Aug. 10 as monsoon thunderstorms caused scattered flash flooding in southeastern Arizona.
Baby raccoon bound in duct tape, abandoned for days in Tucson; authorities search for suspect
Authorities say the badly injured 6-month-old raccoon was found near Tucson International Airport earlier this week.
Authorities say the badly injured 6-month-old raccoon was found near Tucson International Airport earlier this week.
Arizona woman falls to her death climbing Telluride's via ferrata route
Officials say a Tucson woman fell about 200 feet to her death while climbing the via ferrata route in Telluride, Colorado.
Officials say a Tucson woman fell about 200 feet to her death while climbing the via ferrata route in Telluride, Colorado.
Tucson PD: Alleged shoplifter running from business struck, killed by driver
A man ran into the street after shoplifting from a Tucson business on July 31, police say, and he was hit by a car. He died soon after arriving to the hospital.
A man ran into the street after shoplifting from a Tucson business on July 31, police say, and he was hit by a car. He died soon after arriving to the hospital.