TUSD board says temporary remote days would not constitute a school closure

Jan 27, 2022 The district is looking for ways to cope with teacher absences due to COVID-19

A partnership blooms after UA dissertation highlights recruitment biases in higher ed

Jan 27, 2022 One aspect of the partnership is to support Sunnyside and Desert View high school students interested in college.

Tucson opens applications for event and workforce development grant

Jan 27, 2022 The city will award more money this year due to federal pandemic relief funds.

CBP says more than 178K apprehensions occurred along border in December

Jan 26, 2022 The agency says more than 78,000 people apprehended in December were sent back under Title 42.

Senate panel OKs working poor tax credit Dems, Ducey want

Jan 26, 2022 The new tax credit would give more than 550,000 Arizona families an average of $128 a year.

Arizona gets mixed grades on tobacco policy

Jan 26, 2022 American Lung Association gives state an F for tobacco taxes, regulating flavored products and funding prevention programs.

Tucson's new police chief on rising homicide rates, traffic safety and transparency

Jan 26, 2022 Kasmar talked with AZPM about his first few months on the job.

Tucson city council weighs extending half-cent tax increase

Jan 25, 2022 Prop 101, approved in 2017, expires this year.

James Webb Space Telescope reaches its target

Jan 25, 2022 The first pictures of deep space are expected this summer.

Arizona loosens rules limiting work by substitute teachers

Jan 25, 2022 Groups representing rural schools and school administrators proposed the changes.

Authorities investigating death of a Pima County Jail inmate

Jan 25, 2022 Sheriff's office says 24-year-old Pedro Xavier Martinez Palacio alerted a corrections officer that he needed medical help.

Senate committee backs bill to end local mail elections

Jan 25, 2022 Many municipalities, including Tucson, have embraced the practice.

TUSD not expected to close any schools due to Omicron surge

Jan 25, 2022 Superintendent Trujillo says current pandemic-driven teacher shortage is manageable

COVID infections closing some urgent care centers

Jan 24, 2022 Banner urges telehealth options as an alternative.

Pima County homelessness count canceled for second year due to COVID-19

Jan 24, 2022 The count usually determines how much federal funding the county receives to address homelessness.

University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes

Jan 24, 2022 University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.

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