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TUSD reopening plan adds money, space in hopes of mitigating COVID-19

The district has pledged to be ready for students.

UA President Robbins says if he had to reopen the university today, he wouldn't

The surge of COVID-19 cases is concerning University of Arizona officials.

Daily News Roundup: Police chief to stay on, Ducey warns about virus surge

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 25

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.

Restaurants struggling to rebound from pandemic setbacks

The industry typically generates $13 billion annually in Arizona.

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.

You may know how you feel about a social issue, but have you asked yourself why?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson nurse on being a coronavirus survivor; the stage lights are back on at Invisible Theatre; and a look back at the cinematic paradox of "La Jetée".

State to give more money to schools due to pandemic

The Governor and state Superintendent of Public Instruction unveil a new funding plan.

Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.

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.

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.

Pima County nearly out of ICU beds Tuesday, health official says

The county medical director told supervisors on Tuesday morning that the major hospitals had approximately five ICU beds.

Continuing unemployment claims skyrocket

The number of claims passes 2 million for the first time.

Tucson's Invisible Theatre bringing back in-person shows

The nonprofit hopes to maintain a live theater experience with distancing and reduced capacity, amid growing COVID-19 case numbers.

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