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Pima County orders COVID-19 vaccines for children

Federal officials are moving towards approving the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Pima County administrator suffered 'serious head injury,' broken ribs in crash

The county said Chuck Huckelberry was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

Biogas plant makes fuel, money for Pima County

Facility purifies waste methane for commercial use.

Tucson city council tells employees to get vaccinated by December or face firing

Pima County will required COVID-19 vaccinations for employees who interact with medically vulnerable people.

Pima County supervisors appoint Stahl Hamilton to fill Senate vacancy

Stahl Hamilton will fill the Legislative District 10 seat vacated by fellow Tucson Democrat Kirsten Engel.

Pima County supervisors continue to resist mandates

The board will consider incentives for staff to get vaccinated.

Pima County jail inmate dies

Authorities in Tucson say an inmate at the Pima County jail has died after being hospitalized with COVID-19.

New study on impacts of masking in Pima and Maricopa county schools

It shows that schools without mask requirements are 3.5 times more likely to have a COVID-19 outbreak.

Pima County board approves contract to buy body cams for sheriff's deputies

The contract approved by the board of supervisors with Axon will cost $26 million over 10 years and include new Tasers as well as cameras.

Monsoon season's toll on Southern Arizona roads

Following months of monsoon activity, roadways throughout the region are undergoing repair.

Pima County will raise health insurance costs for unvaccinated employees

County employees who have not gotten their shots will see a health insurance discount slashed and a new surcharge.

Former Arizona legislator pleads guilty to false tax returns

Keith Bee was a justice of the peace from 2007 to 2018.

Pima County to open new free COVID testing site

Testing demand rising again as Delta strain surges

Marana school district requires masks

Growing number of schools in Pima County requiring masks on campus.

Ducey, local governments continue to spar over mandates

Tucson, Pima County, UA leaders all push back.

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