Bueckers, McDonald propel UConn and Arizona to Final Four

UConn’s Paige Bueckers and Arizona’s Aari McDonald are two of the most dynamic scorers in the country heading into their Friday night clash in the women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four.

Pima County keeps mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Ducey

Local authorities maintain Ducey has no power to block them from taking steps to protect health in their communities. The mayors have Flagstaff and Tucson have also defied Ducey and maintained their mask mandates.

6 dead, 1 injured in small plane crash in Mexico during flight to Tucson

The Cessna had taken off from the city of Hermosillo in Sonora on a flight to Tucson, Arizona, when it crashed shortly after takeoff.

Arizona to give Pima County go-ahead for FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site

Arizona’s second-largest county had been pushing the state to approve an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community vaccination center to serve its Hispanic population. State health officials initially rejected the request.

Democratic Rep. Randy Friese enters Arizona congressional race

Friese’s candidacy announcement cited his background as a U.S. Navy Medical Corps veteran and a retired University of Arizona College of Medicine professor and his treatment of then-U.S. Rep. Gabriel Giffords after she was critically wounded in the Jan. 8, 2011 mass shooting in Tucson.

Arizona Governor meets with UArizona researchers on COVID-19 efforts

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 during a tour of the state-run vaccination site in Tucson.

Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona caravan touring Arizona to spread some kindness
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The Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona caravan is making 25 stops in the metro Phoenix area, Flagstaff, Prescott and Tucson over the next five days to give away some special surprises to communities across the state. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

Arizona legislator welcomes court plan to review no-knock warrants

Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez of Tucson sponsored a bill to ban no-knock warrants but says she is now abandoning her proposal.

Javelina shot in face with arrow near Tucson; $1,500 reward offered

The Arizona Game and Fish Department said on March 15 the javelina was found by Marana police in the Continental Ranch Community Park area, north of Tucson.

Arizona Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick says she will not seek reelection in 2022

Kirkpatrick, a Democrat who represents Arizona's 2nd congressional district in the southeastern corner of the state, says she "will continue the good fight through this Congress, and when the term is up, I will hand over the baton."

CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona
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CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.

CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program, offering shots at 18 Arizona pharmacies

Exact locations were not announced, however, CVS says the vaccine will be offered in Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. The company is offering the vaccine in 29 states as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

Suspect in Tucson stabbing death of woman arrested in Globe

Tucson police said 34-year-old Bruce Fairbanks Spring was taken into custody on the afternoon of March 8 and will be extradited to Pima County.

University of Arizona releases NCAA’s Notice of Allegations

The charges include a lack of institutional control by the men’s basketball and swimming programs, and unethical behavior by assistant basketball coach Emanuel Richardson for accepting $20,000 in bribes.

Busloads of asylum seekers arriving in Tucson amid pandemic

Less than 200 people arrived in Tucson this week, most from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, after being released by Border Patrol in Yuma

Court documents: Man suspected of robbing 6 Arizona banks claimed he needed money to pay off Mexican cartel

During one of the robberies, Patterson allegedly gave the teller a note that read, "I owe $9,300 to a Mexican cartel. They want it tomorrow or my wife and son will die. This is not a game and I am desperate."

Arizona firefighter arrested, accused of operating meth lab at home

According to ICE, 36-year-old Stephen Folson, a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation, and 29-year-old Desiree Saraficio admitted to manufacturing meth after federal agents searched their home on March 1.