Coronavirus cases in Arizona top 400; Mohave County under order

The number of cases of novel coronavirus in Arizona has topped 400, and another county is now subject to state-imposed business restrictions and closings, officials said Wednesday.

Lawyers seeking release of nonviolent inmates in Tucson jail

Prosecutors and public defenders are working to release an unknown number of nonviolent inmates in the county jail in Tucson to guard against the spread of COVID-19, marking another effort to reduce the state’s jail population after 50 inmates were released last week in northern Arizona.

Air Force base decision raises F-35A noise debate in Tucson

Voices are being raised in Tucson about the possibility of a squadron of new F-35A fighters being stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base where the multirole aircraft would replace relatively quiet A-10 attack jets.

Arizona Mills, 2 outlet centers to close due to coronavirus pandemic

Simon Property Group, a company that owns three shopping centers in Arizona, has announced it will close all its properties due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Phoenix, Tucson order closures of bars, restaurants

Phoenix and Tucson joined Flagstaff on Tuesday in ordering bars, gyms and other indoor facilities to close immediately and restaurants to offer to-go service only in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

No charges for Arizona deputy who restrained teen amputee

A Pima County sheriff's deputy seen on video tackling a teenage quadruple amputee at a Tucson-area group home last year will not face charges, prosecutors said.

‘Wet and unsettled’ weather to continue in Arizona this week

Soggy weather is expected across Arizona through Friday with forecasters saying possible heavy rains in some areas could result in flooding with flowing washes and roads covered by water.

82-year-old with record of bank robberies convicted again

An 82-year-old man who spent most of his adult life behind bars for robbing banks was convicted again for carrying out an armed heist at an Arizona credit union as he struggled to adjust to life outside prison.

Group: Confederate flag will no longer fly in Tucson parade

The Tucson Rodeo Parade committee will no longer allow the Confederate flag to be displayed in the annual event that dates back to 1925, officials said Thursday.

Longtime Tucson jockey dies after fall from horse

Longtime jockey Richard Gamez died Sunday after falling from his horse and getting trampled by another horse during a race in Tucson.

Tucson mayor, councilwoman: No Confederate flags at parade

The city’s mayor and a newly elected councilwoman are calling for the removal of Confederate flags from the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade.