Maricopa, Navajo and Pima Counties reach COVID-19 benchmarks, allowing for business re-openings
Counties in Arizona are expected to be at a "moderate spread" by Aug. 27, allowing for several businesses to begin reopening, but with health precautions in place.
Counties in Arizona are expected to be at a "moderate spread" by Aug. 27, allowing for several businesses to begin reopening, but with health precautions in place.
Court documents: Man accused of threatening to shoot VP Pence while he was in Tucson
Federal officials are accusing a man of threatening Vice President Mike Pence during his visit to Tucson in August.
Federal officials are accusing a man of threatening Vice President Mike Pence during his visit to Tucson in August.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 9 Arizona counties
According to the National Weather Service, the heat warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. on August 24 and is set to expire at 8 p.m. on August 28. The warning covers most of the Valley, including Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Chandler, Deer Valley, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Queen Creek.
According to the National Weather Service, the heat warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. on August 24 and is set to expire at 8 p.m. on August 28. The warning covers most of the Valley, including Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Cave Creek, Chandler, Deer Valley, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Queen Creek.
Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
Arizona sees 20% rise in deaths, not all directly from virus
Arizona has seen a 20% increase in deaths in the first seven months of this year. Possible explanations include overdoses and suicides by people struggling with isolation or unemployment during the pandemic and deaths from the state’s tough regular flu season.
Arizona has seen a 20% increase in deaths in the first seven months of this year. Possible explanations include overdoses and suicides by people struggling with isolation or unemployment during the pandemic and deaths from the state’s tough regular flu season.
'I have not lost my voice': Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke at the Democratic National Convention
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords made the speech almost 10 years after she was gravely wounded in a Tucson shooting that left six people dead and 12 others injured.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords made the speech almost 10 years after she was gravely wounded in a Tucson shooting that left six people dead and 12 others injured.
Woman bitten by javelina while walking her dog near Tucson
According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the 29 year old received a six-inch gash to her thigh after she was bitten by the javelina on August 16.
According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the 29 year old received a six-inch gash to her thigh after she was bitten by the javelina on August 16.
Group deported after being treated for dehydration in southern Arizona
Border Patrol agents and Department of Public Safety troopers helped rescue three people illegally crossing the border. The group became lost in the remote mountains west of Sasabe and called 911 for help.
Border Patrol agents and Department of Public Safety troopers helped rescue three people illegally crossing the border. The group became lost in the remote mountains west of Sasabe and called 911 for help.
VP Pence returns to Arizona with campaign stops in Tucson and Mesa
The Vice President stopped in Tucson and Mesa in the latest campaign stops for the upcoming presidential election in November.
The Vice President stopped in Tucson and Mesa in the latest campaign stops for the upcoming presidential election in November.
Prosecutors: Border Patrol agent from Buckeye accused of drug trafficking
A Border Patrol agent who worked with the Ajo Border Patrol Station is accused of trafficking drugs.
A Border Patrol agent who worked with the Ajo Border Patrol Station is accused of trafficking drugs.
Tucson to use pandemic money to boost Wi-Fi connectivity
Arizona's second most populous city plans to use $4.5 million of federal pandemic aid to expand free public Wi-Fi into areas of Tucson most impacted by the digital divide.
Arizona's second most populous city plans to use $4.5 million of federal pandemic aid to expand free public Wi-Fi into areas of Tucson most impacted by the digital divide.
Biosphere 2 to allow visitors for nighttime driving tours
The University of Arizona announced Biosphere 2 will allow self-guided, nighttime driving tours beginning Friday. Visitors will use a mobile app to help them navigate the marked route.
The University of Arizona announced Biosphere 2 will allow self-guided, nighttime driving tours beginning Friday. Visitors will use a mobile app to help them navigate the marked route.
517 inmates at Tucson prison test positive for COVID-19
The Whetstone unit has 1,066 inmates in a dormitory-style setting and according to the Arizona Department of Corrections, 517 of those inmates have tested positive for coronavirus.
The Whetstone unit has 1,066 inmates in a dormitory-style setting and according to the Arizona Department of Corrections, 517 of those inmates have tested positive for coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence to visit Arizona on August 11
Pence will accept an endorsement from the Arizona Association of Police in Tucson and deliver remarks on "the Trump administration’s continued support of the men and women serving in law enforcement and their unwavering commitment to never defund the police," his office said.
Pence will accept an endorsement from the Arizona Association of Police in Tucson and deliver remarks on "the Trump administration’s continued support of the men and women serving in law enforcement and their unwavering commitment to never defund the police," his office said.
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.
A makeshift camp intended to offer humanitarian aid in southern Arizona was raided by Border Patrol on July 31.
Pima County Sheriff's Office: Missing vulnerable adult found dead
PCSO is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man who was last seen near Ina and Pomona roads on July 28.
PCSO is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man who was last seen near Ina and Pomona roads on July 28.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.