University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start
The James Webb Space Telescope will aim its optics at distant galaxies.
University of Arizona updates mask policy, requiring surgical or higher-quality masks
The policy allows cloth masks, if paired with a surgical mask, but cloth masks alone will not meet the requirement.
Cyber Ninjas faces fine over Arizona election review records
A judge says he will fine the contractor $50,000 a day if the firm doesn’t turn over public records from the unprecedented inquiry.
County attorney reassigns unvaccinated workers
Department fulfills mandate without firings.
Virus-related ER visits in Arizona up as more seek tests
Arizona on Thursday reported 10,679 additional confirmed cases and 16 more deaths.
Asylum applications in Mexico hit historic highs in 2021
But the country admits its refugee agency is struggling to keep up with the increasing number of asylum applications.
Pima County out of take-home COVID tests
In-clinic tests still available, county health director says.
Tohono O'odham chairman tests positive for COVID-19
Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. plans to continue work as the chairman remotely while isolating.
Tucson police officially fire officer who killed man in wheelchair
Pima County Attorney's review of Nov. 29 shooting continues
Fate of wildflower season depends on winter rain, says expert
A dry fall slowed the growth of Tucson area wildflowers but there is still hope for an above average bloom this winter.
Arizona Trail's southernmost point is open again after long border wall closure
After more than a year of closures, it’s opened to hikers again on Dec. 31, 2021.
51 unvaccinated Pima County workers heading for the exits
County prepares to fire employees who defied mandate.
At-home COVID test kit distribution at Abrams Public Health Center on Tuesday
The Pima County Health Department and El Rio Community Health Center will have 3,000 kits available between 1 and 7 p.m.
With less water on the surface, how long can Arizona rely on what's underground?
Some experts say aquifers are overtaxed and shouldn’t be seen as a long-term solution for a region where the water supply is expected to shrink in the decades to come.
Arizona reports over 7,000 more COVID-19 cases, 154 deaths
COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide increased for the third straight day.
