Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.
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.
TPD: Officers, who resigned, would have been fired over in-custody death of Tucson man
An April incident involving three Tucson police officers left a community member dead.
City Council meeting canceled over video of the death of person in Tucson police custody
A City Council meeting was canceled after seeing video of the incident, and three officers have reportedly resigned.
After Supreme Court ruling, local DACA recipients eye more permanent solutions
Advocates and DACA recipients say lasting solutions must happen in Congress
Masks mandatory in public in Pima County
The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
Tucson developments forge ahead during pandemic
Construction has remained steady amid the current economic downturn.
Celebrating Juneteenth during a pandemic
Though Tucson had to cancel its event, an organizer says the day is still an opportunity to honor Black independence, culture and family.
Tucson Mayor Romero makes masks mandatory in public
A city proclamation requires face coverings in settings where physical distancing is "difficult or impossible" starting Saturday morning.
Supreme Court rules against Trump administration bid to cancel DACA
Hundreds of thousands of young immigrants around the country are DACA recipients.
Behind the Mask
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A plea on behalf of sacred lands threatened by border wall construction; and a sincere thank you to comic book legend Dennis J. O'Neil.
DACA recipient in Tucson released by ICE
Advocates are rallying against the possible detention of a medically vulnerable DACA recipient.
Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
Tucson Police Department policies draw scrutiny amid calls for change
Advocates for defunding TPD say reforms the department casts as "progressive" don't go far enough.
Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity
The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.
