Fire in Pusch Ridge area grows over the weekend
The lightning-caused Bighorn Fire came within a mile of some Oro Valley communities on Saturday.
Pusch Ridge burns near Oro Valley
The lightning-caused fire began Friday night.
Federal data shows COVID-19 spread in some Arizona long-term care facilities
Arizona is increasing testing in long-term care facilities, but some say the state was slow to act early on.
Arizona DACA recipients in limbo as Supreme Court decision draws near
The court could decide the future of the Obama-era policy at any time this month.
Students lead demonstration on UA campus against police brutality
Black community members spoke about experiencing racism and the need to enact long-term change .
Adiba Nelson asks “What will it take for America to understand the pain of Black women?”
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TUSD superintendent applauds reopening recommendations, unsure how to pay for them
The area’s largest district will release the plan later this month, and it's considering measures like split-shift or split-day schedules.
Daily News Roundup: National Guard, Tucson vigil, unemployment
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 2.
Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise
The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.
'Good job, Doug!' Trump praises Gov. Ducey's handling of protests
Ducey joined other governors in a Monday conference call to discuss the response to protests that have spread across the country.
Governor imposes weeklong curfew after protests; Tucson officials say they weren't notified
The Tucson Police chief says he welcomes the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, and TPD will focus on "criminal behavior."
Arizona under statewide curfew
The order from Gov. Ducey will last for a week.
Southern Arizona libraries get federal help
The CARES Act is helping libraries with cleaning supplies.
Arizona cities, counties to get $441 million in direct COVID-19 relief funds
Gov. Ducey said the $441 million in the AZCares Fund should be in local governments’ hands as early as Thursday.
Arizona sues Google over location tracking practices
The state says the tech giant illegally collected location data.
