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A volunteer speaks to migrants keeping warm under an emergency blanket after an early-morning expulsion at the Migrant Resource Center in Agua Prieta.

Border officials report a record number of apprehensions, but most are still being turned away

Apr 8, 2021 The Biden administration is still employing a Trump-era policy that allows agents to send almost all migrants back to Mexico.

Cocopah Indian Tribe Vice-Chairwoman Rosa J. Long getting her second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose in January 2020.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Native Americans in downtown Tucson

Apr 8, 2021 If registered for the event, members of federally recognized tribes can get a shot at the Tucson Indian Center Saturday.

Governor Doug Ducey addresses members of the media in front of a portion of border wall near the Douglas Municipal Airport on March 19, 2021.

Ducey willing to pay for National Guard at the border

Apr 8, 2021 The governor says the White House is “ignoring the border”.

A U.S. flag on the uniform of a member of the National Guard.

Arizona National Guard gets new commander

Apr 8, 2021 Brig. General Kerry Muehlenbeck is the first woman to lead the Arizona National Guard.

TMC COVID-19 vaccination site moving to Udall Park

Apr 8, 2021 With the temperatures increasing, TMC's outdoor COVID-19 vaccination clinic moves inside.

UA basketball coach Sean Miller speaks at a press conference, Thursday, March 1, 2018.

UA parts ways with men's basketball coach Sean Miller

Apr 7, 2021 The coach ends a 12-year tenure as the head of the men’s basketball program.

News roundup: UA lets go of Sean Miller, allows guests at graduation

Apr 7, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 7.

Central Arizona Project water flows in a canal near Marana.

Tucson considers higher water rates for non-residents

Apr 6, 2021 Hearing set for June

News roundup: Pima County Supervisors vote against water rate hike, AZ pushes back tax deadline

Apr 6, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 6.

Guests allowed at UA graduation

Apr 6, 2021 Graduates can have four family members at ceremonies.

Mural on the side of building in Shiprock, New Mexico, in the Nation Nation March 22, 2020.

Navajo Nation records case of California COVID-19 variant

Apr 6, 2021 The news comes a week after the tribe identified another variant first found in the United Kingdom.

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

UA opening COVID-19 vaccines daily

Apr 6, 2021 Available vaccine slots will be announced daily.

Elise Osenga maintains one of Aspen Global Change Institute's 10 soil moisture monitors. Researchers use data from stations like this one to figure out how much snowmelt and precipitation will reach rivers and streams.

When water is scarce, some researchers go underground to find out why

Apr 6, 2021 The amount of moisture held in the ground can play a big role in how much water makes it down to rivers and reservoirs.

Arizona delays tax day to May 17, matching federal change

Apr 5, 2021 State follows delay of federal tax returns

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield into law

Apr 5, 2021 Critics say measure would reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public

News roundup: UA women’s basketball returns to Tucson, Dept of Interior announces new MMIW unit

Apr 5, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 5.

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