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Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

House subcommittee discusses bill trying to save Oak Flat

Apr 13, 2021 During the hearing, lawmakers and witnesses made their cases for or against the bill, discussing religious, environmental and economic issues.

A box holds vails of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at the company's manufacturing facility.

Pima County stops using Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 13, 2021 The county is following CDC and FDA recommendations.

Researchers describe increased screen time as one of the top family concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marketing to kids a big concern during pandemic

Apr 13, 2021 Research shows parents are becoming more worried about the impact of on-screen advertising.

The City of Tucson's 2018 Master Plan for Reid Park Zoo calls for turning the Park's Barnum Hill into a "Pathway to Asia" exhibit.

Zoo survey ends Tuesday night

Apr 13, 2021 Residents are asked to evaluate 8 options.

News roundup: Biden nominates TPD chief to lead CBP, new housing for asylum seekers to open near airport

Apr 12, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 12.

A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

UA wants students vaccinated right away

Apr 12, 2021 Vaccines are not required but heavily encouraged for UA students.

Former congressional candidate running for Attorney General

Apr 12, 2021 Republican Tiffany Shedd hopes to succeed Mark Brnovich.

A scene from the Oak Flat campground, a site sacred to Apache peoples and the epicenter of lawsuits trying to block the development of a large copper mine.

Arizonans attend board meeting of international company proposing copper mine at Oak Flat

Apr 12, 2021 Leaders in the effort to oppose the mining project ask shareholders to abandon the project and leave Arizona.

Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus, at a June 24, 2020 media briefing.

TPD Chief Chris Magnus to be nominated to lead Customs and Border Protection

Apr 12, 2021 Magnus is a known critic of former President Trump's border policies

A health care worker prepares doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event in Globe on March 13, 2021.

More than 4 million COVID vaccine doses administered in Arizona

Apr 10, 2021 More than 2.5 million have received the first dose, more than 1.6 are fully vaccinated

A view of Tucson from a hiking trail on the city's west side.

Tucson officials learn more about planned migrant facility near airport

Apr 10, 2021 The planned facility likely will hold 150-200 unaccompanied minors

A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Education notebook: Tucson schools face learning losses and funding challenges

Apr 10, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

News roundup: Arizona prepares for fire season, border communities see uptick in apprehensions

Apr 9, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 9.

U.S. Border Patrol agents near Sasabe, Arizona, March 22.

New border apprehension numbers need context, advocates say

Apr 9, 2021 CBP data shows more than 170,000 total apprehensions at the border in March, including record number of children.

The Bighorn Fire burns in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness near Oro Valley on Saturday, June 6, 2020. The fire was caused by lightning on the evening of June 5, 2020.

How drought and constant fire are impacting Arizona

Apr 9, 2021 Conditions in the Southwest are getting drier, but there is some possibility for hope later this year.

News roundup: TMC vaccination site moves to Udall Park, fire in Dudleyville threatens homes

Apr 8, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 8.

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