Rural patients unable to transfer to full Arizona hospitals

As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.

Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations

Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.

Engel quits Arizona Senate to focus on District 2 congressional race

Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race will be pivotal to the Democratic Party's efforts to retain the U.S. House majority, "and this is not an endeavor to be taken lightly," Engel said.

Pima County OKs insurance penalty for unvaccinated employees

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on Sept. 7 to make unvaccinated employees lose discounts amounting to about $1,570 annually.

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."

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Arizona legislator pleads guilty to false tax returns

Bee served in the state House from 1991-93 and the Arizona Senate from 1993-2001 representing Tucson’s District 9. He was a justice of the peace from 2007-18 and retired from the bench soon after charges were made public. He was indicted in 2018.

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.

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.

LIST: Arizona school districts with mask requirements

The 2021-2022 school year has begun and some districts in Arizona are requiring face coverings to be worn in the classroom. Check to see the mask policies for your child's school.

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.

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.