Gov. Ducey implores Arizonans to be safer, stay home, but doesn't require it
The governor acknowledged the spread and impact of COVID-19 will worsen, but only gave recommendations for safe practices.
Domestic abuse center won't turn away those with COVID-19
Emerge! CEO says they're relying more on solitary shelter spaces to encourage social distancing.
Surge in cases prompts mask ordinance in Nogales
Mayor Arturo Garino said cases increased following holidays in May.
Marana mayor on why he won’t enforce Pima County’s mask ordinance
Mayor Ed Honea said he does encourage town residents to wear a mask in public.
Wildfire season, mask ordinances, SCOTUS rulings
Plus, President Trump made his third visit to Arizona in 2020.
Tucson Mayor Romero: Police Chief Magnus shouldn't resign
City Manager Michael Ortega has rejected the chief's offer of resignation amid controversy of the death of a man in police custody.
State to give more money to schools due to pandemic
The Governor and state Superintendent of Public Instruction unveil a new funding plan.
Pima County man convicted of voter fraud
The man voted in two states during the 2016 general election.
AZ Indigenous Peoples' Caucus urges state to rename Columbus Day
The group said the move would contribute to other movements fighting for racial, social and historical justice.
Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.
Immigration advocates criticize visa restrictions under Trump executive order
While the administration says it will free up jobs for citizens, immigration experts say it will negatively affect the economy.
ADHS: Reviews of records cause spike in COVID-19 death tally
Arizona broke a single-day record, but the state says that's mostly due to a method for analyzing previous deaths.
Tucson police chief offers resignation amid response to in-custody death in April
The police chief and mayor addressed the actions of officers in a Wednesday press conference.
In Nevada, investors eye underground water storage as a path to profits
Some worry certain projects could threaten supplies in a place where water is already tight.
Pandemic shopping habits will be slow to change, says UA researcher
Practices like online shopping and curbside pickup are likely to continue past mask requirements.
