News roundup: Biden picks Harris for VP, Pence visits Tucson, no UA football this fall
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 11.
Some pushing for wider distribution of opioid-overdose antidote
With hundreds of overdoses so far this year, law enforcement and health workers are using naloxone to save lives.
Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras
Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
Pascua Yaqui clinic working to treat opioid addiction, overcome stigma
The clinic is the state's only medication-assisted treatment facility on tribal land.
Miles from Recovery: How distance and stigma keep rural Arizonans from opioid treatment
As treatment options expand, solutions remain elusive for some.
Douglas is turning to tourism for an economic boost
The city is conducting tours twice a month in the community.
Arizona now has misgivings about Purdue opioid settlement
The attorney general says the maker of OxyContin has worked to undermine terms of the settlement.
Half of Arizona voters support legal marijuana
A polling firm says it's too early to say if the potential 2020 initiative would pass.
Agent: Arizona's spike in seized fentanyl pills 'alarming'
More than 1 million pills have been seized in the state this year.
TPD chief says sanctuary initiative threatens major investigations
One of the writers of the initiative says interagency cooperation will not be affected.
Arizona files suit against family behind OxyContin
The suit alleges the family made it more difficult for parties suing it to get money.
Tohono O'odham Police Seize 43K Fentanyl Doses
Tribal police led a task force that resulted in three arrests and the seizure of pills valued at over $700,000.
Tucson, Pima County Sue Opioid Industry
The suit claims manufacturers deceived the public about the addictive nature of opioids.
Tucson Police Focusing on Opioids
The department wants other law enforcement agencies to join their efforts.
Drug 'Take-Back Day' Chance to Dispose of Old Prescriptions
The DEA is partnering with local law enforcement Saturday to collect unneeded or expired prescription drugs.
