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.

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
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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.

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.

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 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.