21% increase in hotline calls for domestic violence center, most in history
The Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse has received over 8,000 calls just this year.
Protests begin after abortion ban is reinstated
Friday evening, protesters took to the Pima County Superior Court following its decision to reinstate a century old abortion ban.
The future of Arizona's abortion ban is back in a Tucson court
Hearing held Friday as AG calls for putting old ban back into force.
Pima County Issues Ground-Level Ozone Advisory
Thursday marks the second consecutive day of an advisory.
Tucsonans react to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Large crowds are expected at a march downtown Friday night.
Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights
The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.
Biomedical engineers sneak medicines past immune system
University of Arizona researchers are developing ways to target medication more efficiently to fight disease.
Blood donations in southern Arizona remain low heading into the holidays
Medical experts worry the shortage could cause a slowdown in patient care
The intersection of mental health and crime
A recent shooting raises questions about missed warning signs and the mental health safety net in Pima County.
Banner UMC opens new exam site for survivors of sexual violence
The new site increases access to forensic exam sites, which were previously only available at Tucson Medical Center.
Banner leader says hospitals seeing sharp rise in COVID cases, especially among children
Banner Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Marjorie Bessel urged the public to get vaccinated to protect those who are too young.
Pima County overdose deaths on pace to surpass last year's record
Nearly 450 people died from overdoses across the county last year, county officials say this year that number could surpass 500.
Mayor says masks will be required in Tucson city buildings
Romero cites new guidance from CDC amid growing caseload
Health officials urge vaccinated in some areas to mask up again
New CDC guidelines apply to Pima County, most of Arizona
TPD gets more AEDs
The police department now has 100 of the lifesaving devices.
