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.

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.

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.

National Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Warning for Phoenix area and Southwestern Arizona

Weather officials say temperatures of up to 120°F are expected as an excessive heat warning was extended to nine counties. Back in Phoenix, two hiking trails will be closed to keep people safe during the hot weather.

Man dies after Arizona bee attack; 3 others taken to hospital

Authorities said the swarming bees came from 100-pound open beehive that was in a tree inside a home’s backyard.

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.

Employer: Tucson EMT wounded by gunman in shooting rampage dies

Dindinger had been hospitalized in extremely critical condition since being shot by the gunman while sitting in an ambulance with a co-worker.

Arizona man in fatal road rage shooting won’t be charged

Prosecutors said David Rivera, 31, will not be charged because the incident falls under self-defense statutes. The prosecutors are legally and ethically not able to seek charges where self-defense is claimed, and if facts support the claim.

Some Arizona city facilities again will have mask mandates

As the CDC released a state-wide new mask mandate for vaccinated and non-vaccinated, some Arizona cities started to follow.

Drought persists but recent rain has impact across Arizona

The latest drought monitor "shows substantial improvement" in the two most severe drought categories, now reporting 52% of Arizona in either extreme or exceptional drought, down from 84% last week.

U.S. Marshals, Tucson Police arrest alleged child predator

A week long search for a sexual misconduct suspect in the Tucson area has ended with his arrest on July 15.