News roundup: AZ called global COVID ‘hot spot’, local bars challenge county curfew, TEP rates rise
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 7.
Local bars and restaurants sue Pima County over curfew
The lawsuit claims the county's 10 p.m. curfew is unlawful and discriminatory towards business deemed non-essential.
As Arizona becomes world hot spot, focus put on governor
Scrutiny on governor's resistance to more restrictive measures continues to spike
Arizona reports nearly 300 virus deaths, almost 10K cases
Stress on hospitals and health care professionals continues to rise sharply
Arizona electoral votes accepted after storming of the Capitol
Three AZ House members vote to reject Arizona's electoral votes.
Arizona deemed 'hot spot of the world' amid virus surge
The head of the Arizona Public Health Association predicts Arizona will soon look like Los Angeles
Navajo Nation reports 15 COVID deaths Tuesday
The increase in reported deaths was due to a lag in reporting and confirming cases, a spokesperson said.
Pima County Board balks at Huckelberry contract
Three rookie board members want 2 weeks to think about it.
Pima County leads state in vaccinations
County health officials hope to move into Phase 1B by late next week.
News roundup: AZ leads nation in new COVID infections, changes coming Pima County bail and deportation rules
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 5.
Arizona reports record deaths, leads nation in new case rate
Also a record number of hospital beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients statewide
Virus fears halt Arizona county's annual homeless count
Federal government allows opt out
New Pima County attorney drops cash bail, some deportations
Laura Conover took office Monday, replacing Barbara LaWall.
Tucson airport has highest passenger count since March
The airport still had less than half the pre-pandemic numbers compared to last year.
Ducey to deliver 'state of the state' speech virtually
The plan is to limit the spread of COVID-19
