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Quasars are the very bright centers of distant galaxies that are powered by supermassive black holes.

UA astronomers observe far-away quasar for clues to universe's early years

Jan 19, 2021 The galactic phenomenon is more than 13 billion light years from Earth.

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 reports 6,417 new COVID-19 cases

Jan 19, 2021 State and counties look to ramp up vaccinations

Signs posted in the Yuma Sector. In the background, a border vehicle barrier can be seen.

Yuma struggles to meet COVID-19 hospitalizations

Jan 18, 2021 Military nurses, tests coming to help hard-hit Arizona city

State keeping unemployment trust fund solvent

Jan 18, 2021 CARES Act dollars will keep unemployment fund in the black.

Cars drive along East Broadway Boulevard which is currently under construction to expand the busy roadway. January 2021.

Tucson road projects further strain some small businesses

Jan 18, 2021 Tony Paniagua reports on two major projects underway in the downtown area.

The steps outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

Supreme Court to hear case on pandemic aid for tribes

Jan 16, 2021 The confusion on if Alaska Native Corporations qualify for the aid lies with some ambiguous language in the CARES Act.

A flyer taped to the ground at Mesquite Elementary in Vail reminds students to maintain social distancing. August 2020.

Education notebook: Vaccines for educators arrive, Ducey addresses pandemic’s toll on education

Jan 16, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

Arizona reports 8,715 additional COVID-19 cases, 208 deaths

Jan 16, 2021 State retains its worst-in-the-nation infection diagnosis rate

News roundup: Vaccine rollout expands with high demand, Ducey proposes annual budget and discusses new legislative session

Jan 15, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 15.

A view of the dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Ducey unveils budget proposal

Jan 15, 2021 The plan calls for $12.6 billion in spending.

Newly installed fences surround the Arizona Capitol as a precaution against potentially violent demonstrations in the wake of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. Jan. 13, 2021.

Gov. Ducey, new legislative session, Tucson road projects

Jan 15, 2021 Arizona lawmakers are prioritizing their response to the pandemic.

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

Gov. Ducey on pandemic response, political turmoil, 2021 priorities

Jan 15, 2021 Lorraine Rivera sat down with Ducey days following his latest State of the State Address.

Front-line health care workers will be the first to receive the vaccine.

Pima County expands COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Jan 15, 2021 As counties across Arizona work to innoculate more people, vaccine availability remains a problem.

People are urged to take a flu shot and the anti-COVID vaccine.

News roundup: County enters next vaccine phase, health officials push for more COVID safety measures

Jan 14, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 14.

A sign outside Banner - University Medicine North in Tucson for the hospital's COVID-19 vaccine distribution site. Dec. 17, 2020.

Pima County moves to Prioritized 1B for COVID-19 vaccines

Jan 14, 2021 More than 20,000 people signed up in a couple hours today.

A health care worker holds a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination event at Banner - University Medicine North on Dec. 17, 2020.

Arizona to open 2nd state-run COVID-19 vaccination site

Jan 14, 2021 New vaccine eligibility coming next week for additional older Arizona residents

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