Border Patrol raids humanitarian aid camp in southern Arizona

A makeshift camp intended to offer humanitarian aid in southern Arizona was raided by Border Patrol on July 31.

Road to Tucson’s Mount Lemmon to reopen after large wildfire

The Arizona Daily Star reports that Catalina Highway was expected to remain closed until Nov. 1 because of the lightning-caused Bighorn Fire that charred about 187 square miles before it was recently contained.

Roofer at Tucson high school accidentally shoots self, dies

Police said students were not on the Canyon Del Oro High School campus near Oracle Road and Calle Concordia at the time of the shooting.

Runoff from wildfire could damage many Pima County homes

Close to 1,000 homes and businesses lying along a number of washes could be flooded during a 100-year storm.

Bighorn Fire in Pima County fully contained; burned nearly 120,000 acres

The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography were the main challenges in fighting the blaze near Tucson. 

Baby zebra dies at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson

Officials say the foal was born on July 4 and a preliminary exam indicates it likely died from a spinal injury.

4 Arizona medical institutions listed as study locations for new COVID-19 vaccine

Some Arizona medical institutions were listed as study locations for a clinical trial on a vaccine designed to protect humans against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 and heat: Temperatures, coronavirus cases climb in tandem across the US

Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.

Virus fears, regional spats snarl Arizona-Mexico route

Fears about possible coronavirus infections from hard-hit Arizona mixed together with local politics south of the U.S.-Mexico border saw American vacationers turned back on the road to the popular resort of Puerto Peñasco.

Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending

Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.

More than 81,000 Arizona businesses get coronavirus loans

Among the 11,000 firms approved for at least $150,000 in loans, several sectors dominated — restaurants, medical, dental and law offices, and construction contractors. More than 150 religious organizations — mainly churches — and nearly as many schools also were approved for loans.

University of Arizona delays planned faculty furlough

The plan would have implemented a furlough-based salary program between July 1 and Aug. 10. It mainly impacts employees earning $44,500 or more. The university projected the plan would save about $95 million as it faces losses of $250 million through the next fiscal year.

UA police seek culprit behind racist stickers around campus

Issaiah Johnson, a member of the UA football team who is black, posted a picture of one of the stickers Wednesday on his Twitter account. The sticker states “#whitelivesmatter” and to “kill a black on sight.”

VP Mike Pence's Arizona campaign event canceled, will still meet with Gov. Ducey

Pence is scheduled to meet with Governor Doug Ducey on June 30 to speak on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. His campaign event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.