Air Force to retire A-10 aircraft at Tucson base next year

The U.S. Air Force plans to retire 42 A-10 aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base next year, a move that would cut the base’s fleet of “Warthogs” in half, a member of Arizona’s congressional delegation said.

Arizona National Guard work picks up as virus cases rise

The Arizona National Guard stepped up its efforts to bolster the supply of food as a few dozen soldiers packed boxes at food banks seeing a surge in demand.

Officials: 4 members of UArizona community tested positive for coronavirus

Officials with the University of Arizona say as of Wednesday, there have been four positive COVID-19 tests among members of the University of Arizona community.

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.