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Still Catching Up: How COVID-19 set back Arizona’s youngest learners

Five years after the pandemic shuttered classrooms, Tucson educators say the youngest students are still struggling with academic setbacks, behavioral challenges, and have fewer resources to help them recover.

Tucson City Council primary heats up with key wards on the ballot

Wards 3, 5, and 6 are up for grabs this fall—with a vacant seat in Ward 5 and 10 candidates vying for a spot in the November general election.

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"Hidden Voices" reveals empathy and compassion on the streets of Tucson.

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Arizona communities have highest rates of adults covered by Medicaid. They're bracing for cuts

Arizona health professionals are continuing to raise concerns about cuts to state Medicaid funding approved in Republicans' recent tax and policy bill.

Cochise County Sheriff partners with drone company for border surveillance pilot program

A Canadian-founded company that specializes in drone technology says it is partnering with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office on a pilot program to enhance surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border border.

Sea lions are released after toxic algae bloom in California

This spring, Southern California experienced one of the longest toxic algal blooms on record, sickening at least 1,500 animals in the region.

Shoes off at the airport? TSA gives the pesky rule the boot

For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement has ended.

Adaptive Golf Team at the University of Arizona

The University of Arizona’s Adaptive Golf Team is redefining the game - proving that golf is for everyone.

New report warns Arizona border wall could destroy critical jaguar migration corridor

Environmental groups cite endangered species risks in San Rafael Valley as DHS fast-tracks construction, bypassing key environmental protections .

Inside the evolution of Biosphere 2, from '90s punchline to scientific playground

Researchers created the facility in the late '80s and early '90s to see if humans could survive in an artificial, self-sustaining ecosystem.

DUI busts fall slightly from past 4th of July weekends

Law enforcement made nearly 400 DUI arrests in 2023, but now that number has fallen to just over 300.

Tucson Reopens Cooling Centers to Help Residents Beat Extreme Summer Heat

Six sites across the city offer daily refuge from triple-digit temperatures through August.

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