News roundup: Climbing electric bills add worry during pandemic, county businesses reopen
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 1.
A 'collision of crises' is leaving thousands in Tucson struggling with electric bills
Record heat, unemployment and a pandemic are adding to household financial troubles.
News Roundup: Pedestrian safety, unemployment fraud, Lute Olson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 28.
COVID-19 wastewater testing saves 'precious' time in outbreak prevention, researcher says
Results for wastewater monitoring at the UA and Pima County are promising, according to the program lead.
As some movie theaters reopen, it's still too soon for The Loft Cinema
The independent theater is betting on outdoor shows and "virtual cinema."
News roundup: TPD shoots armed teen, some businesses reopening, UA COVID-19 wastewater cases
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 27.
How to manage at-home stressors related to remote learning
A discussion with Tricia Haynes, a professor with the UA Dept. of Health Promotion Sciences.
Arizona nonprofit focused on bridging students’ digital divide
Chicanos Por La Causa is providing refurbished computers to needy families.
Greater scrutiny on fraudulent unemployment claims in Arizona
DES has paid out more than $9 billion in unemployment insurance benefits during the pandemic.
Some Arizona bars, gyms and theaters can reopen with capacity limits
A complaint form allows the public to report those that don't follow the rules.
UA wastewater testing finds COVID-19 cases in dorm
Two asymptomatic students tested positive and were sent to a quarantine dorm, the university said.
Citizenship and Immigration Services averts mass staff furloughs
The agency says aggressive spending cutbacks have allowed it to stave off a plan furlough more than 13,000 employees.
Arizona unemployment continues to grow
The unemployment picture is improving nationally, but not in Arizona.
Rio Nuevo considering financial boost to keep some Tucson events afloat
A few of the city's popular music and sporting events may get a piece of up to $250,000 in aid.
UA slowing its plan to return to campus
The administration is waiting longer to bring more students back to classrooms.
