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The Bighorn Fire burns in the Santa Catalina Mountains on June 16, 2020.

Arizona's 2020 wildfire season among worst in past decade

Jan 27, 2021 2,520 wildfires burned across the state, 82% human caused

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona report 5,918 additional COVID-19 cases, 195 deaths

Jan 27, 2021 State remains a national coronavirus hotspot

News roundup: Winter storm hits southern AZ, anniversary of first AZ COVID case

Jan 26, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 26.

Arizona reports 4,748 virus cases one year after 1st case

Jan 26, 2021 The Department of Health Services announced the state’s first case on Jan. 26, 2020

Scientists often compare the landscape of Iceland to that of another planet, like Mars.

UA scientists testing drones for Mars...in Iceland

Jan 26, 2021 Concept designs are being developed for exploration in future NASA missions.

A Maricopa County voter turns in an early ballot on Oct. 26, 2020.

Maricopa county to audit machines used in November election

Jan 26, 2021 Board hopes to prove the accuracy of the vote count

A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

Vaccine supply concerns Pima County leaders

Jan 25, 2021 Dr. Cullen says the county needs bigger shipments of COVID-19 vaccines.

The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

GOP lawmakers take aim at Ducey's pandemic emergency powers

Jan 25, 2021 Bill would make it easier for lawmakers to shut down the governor’s powers during a future emergency.

The view of the snowcapped Santa Catalina Mountains at Campbell Avenue and Skyline Drive in Tucson Jan. 25, 2020.

Winter storm could be 'most significant' of the season

Jan 25, 2021 Summerhaven sees 14 inches of snow, while an average two-tenths of rain fell on the Tucson Metro area Monday.

A heavy monsoon storm over the city of Tucson, 2017.

News roundup: Vaccinations ramp up in Pima County, more doses needed, winter storm brings rain and snow

Jan 25, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 25.

Community members travel by bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona begins second year of COVID-19

Jan 25, 2021 Arizona’s first case of the virus was reported a year ago.

UA increasing rate of vaccine rollout

Jan 25, 2021 Up to 800 people a day could get vaccinated at the university this week.

A watchtower seen in the distance at the Florence State Prison.

Escaped inmates still on the run

Jan 25, 2021 The inmates escaped from a prison in Florence on Saturday.

An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Arizona schools chief on concerns as pandemic disruptions endure

Jan 25, 2021 State Supt. Kathy Hoffman says about 65,000 fewer students are enrolled in public schools than normal.

A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Arizona reports 7,217 new COVID-19 cases and 68 more deaths

Jan 24, 2021 State again leads the nation in weekly COVID-19 infection rate

A container holds several vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a distribution event at Tucson Medical Center on Jan. 15, 2021.

Understanding the state’s role in Arizona COVID vaccine distribution

Jan 24, 2021 A discussion with Arizona Dept. of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ.

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