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Overdose deaths rise, DPS patrol, lumber shortages

Plus, Tucson Police discuss responding to more overdose calls
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: UA scientists study volcanic activity on Mars, AZ reports nearly 500 more COVID cases

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 12.
Ancient volcanic deposit on Mars.

Scientists rethinking volcanic theories on Mars

They are investigating evidence that the Red Planet could still be geologically active.
This year’s election was fraught with anxiety for people on both sides. Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal likens it to trauma.

Ducey signs bill to limit early voting

Infrequent voters can be dropped from mail-in voting after 2024
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Ducey signs bill aimed at early voting, AZ voters take on Dreamers’ tuition next year

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 11.
A health care worker prepares doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event in Globe on March 13, 2021.

State-run sites to give shots to kids 12-15

Arizona has state-run vaccination sites in metro Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff.
A group stands in support of in-state tuition eligibility for Arizona students with DACA status at a June 29, 2017, Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Arizona voters to decide on in-state tuition for Dreamers next year

A bill asking voters to repeal a portion of a 2006 law barring non-citizens from accessing the tuition rate passed Arizona Legislature Monday.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: UA kicks off graduations, OSIRIS-REx heads back to Earth

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 10.
A Tucson Police car on patrol.

Ducey restricts civilian oversight of police misconduct

New measures are controversial in the wake of a national reckoning over racial justice
An aerial view of the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park to reopen North Rim on May 15

No shower or laundry service available this year and the North Rim Hiker Shuttle also will be unavailable
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 case numbers continue to creep higher statewide

Arizona reports 939 additional COVID cases, 16 more deaths
Students attend a biology class at BASIS Oro Valley.

Education notebook: Controversial bill would ban touchy subjects in class, UA adds minor

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Research finds higher risks for Hispanic and Indigenous patients in Arizona with kidney cancer

According to the research, a higher risk of mortality and advanced-staged kidney cancer in these racial groups are more common.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Checking in on migrant march, tribal police academy honors fallen officer

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 7.
A health care worker holds a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination event at Banner - University Medicine North on Dec. 17, 2020.

Three million first COVID-19 doses dispensed in AZ

Vaccine hesitancy continues to mount in the state.
A group of demonstrators walk along the border wall in a march led by migrants and asylum seekers in Nogales, Sonora on April 30, 2021. The event was meant to urge President Biden to act on immigration reform.

Migrants, asylum seekers march in Nogales, Sonora

They say they want to hold President Biden accountable for his promise undertake immigration reform

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