Open, expanded hunting sought on 4 Arizona wildlife refuges
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to expand hunting on three wildlife refuges in southern Arizona
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to expand hunting on three wildlife refuges in southern Arizona
Workers at University of Arizona face furloughs, pay cuts amid COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Arizona is implementing furloughs and pay cuts for most of its employees as a result of economic strains brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
The University of Arizona is implementing furloughs and pay cuts for most of its employees as a result of economic strains brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
Advocates urge release of prisoners as Arizona fights coronavirus
As the coronavirus surfaces in Arizona prisons, advocates for inmates worry that they’re running out of time to persuade Gov. Doug Ducey to avoid a larger outbreak by releasing some of the 42,000 people who live in close quarters behind bars.
As the coronavirus surfaces in Arizona prisons, advocates for inmates worry that they’re running out of time to persuade Gov. Doug Ducey to avoid a larger outbreak by releasing some of the 42,000 people who live in close quarters behind bars.
Amazon employee at Tucson fulfillment center tests positive for COVID-19
A worker at an Amazon fulfillment center in Tucson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
A worker at an Amazon fulfillment center in Tucson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
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.
Tucson-based Air National Guard unit getting new commander
One of the Arizona Air National Guard’s major units is getting a new commander.
One of the Arizona Air National Guard’s major units is getting a new commander.
Pima County officials warn hikers after responding to 17 rescue calls in two weeks
Pima County officials have responded to 17 rescue calls in the past two weeks.
Pima County officials have responded to 17 rescue calls in the past two weeks.
Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims amid COVID-19 pandemic
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.
Report: 24 residents, 3 employees test positive for coronavirus at Tucson nursing facility
Twenty-four residents and three employees have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus at a Tucson nursing facility.
Twenty-four residents and three employees have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus at a Tucson nursing facility.
Longtime Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias dies at age 61
Pima County supervisor Richard Elias has passed away at the age of 61.
Pima County supervisor Richard Elias has passed away at the age of 61.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tucson Police: COVID-19 testing kit accidentally removed, not stolen, from health facility
Tucson Police officials gave an update on an incident that was originally reported as a theft of COVID-19 testing kits from a health facility.
Tucson Police officials gave an update on an incident that was originally reported as a theft of COVID-19 testing kits from a health facility.
NAU joins GCU and UArizona in cancelling spring commencements due to coronavirus outbreak
All but one major Arizona universities have cancelled spring commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All but one major Arizona universities have cancelled spring commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Banner Health announces drive-through COVID-19 testing in the Valley
Banner Health will have drive-through testing for Valley residents who think they might have symptoms of COVID-19.
Banner Health will have drive-through testing for Valley residents who think they might have symptoms of COVID-19.
City of Tucson installs public hand washing stations around town
Tucson has placed hand washing stations for the public in the city.
Tucson has placed hand washing stations for the public in the city.
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.
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.
AZDHS: All counties with COVID-19 cases must close gyms, bars, movie theaters; restaurants dine-out only
The Arizona Department of Health Services is requiring that all counties with cases of the novel coronavirus must close all of their bars, gyms and movie theaters effective at close of business on Friday.
The Arizona Department of Health Services is requiring that all counties with cases of the novel coronavirus must close all of their bars, gyms and movie theaters effective at close of business on Friday.