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Daily News Roundup: Ducey on rise in cases, UA demonstration

Jun 4, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 4.

Gov. Doug Ducey at a June 4, 2020 press briefing.

Gov. Ducey defends reopening decisions as COVID-19 cases rise

Jun 4, 2020 The governor also addressed statewide protests related to the killing of George Floyd.

Fisherman Ruben Orozco sits in the front of his small boat, or panga, outside the town of San Felipe in October 2018.

For fishermen near vaquita habitat, government assistance falls short

Jun 4, 2020 A group says the current situation is pushing fishermen to turn to poaching, which threatens the few remaining porpoises.

Speakers gather around sisters Jasmine and Janel Drummer as Janel reads an emotional account of her experiences during the March for Justice Tucson event at the University of Arizona campus on June 4, 2020.

Students lead demonstration on UA campus against police brutality

Jun 4, 2020 Black community members spoke about experiencing racism and the need to enact long-term change .

This border screen system installed in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was being replaced in 2020 with a 30-foot-high bollard border wall because Border Patrol officials said it was being cut through. Now the new border wall is also being breached.

Border Patrol turns to private industry for ideas to stop border wall breaches

Jun 4, 2020 The agency is asking contractors for ideas to "leapfrog current technology."

A March 15 Arizona Department of Health Services photo of COVID-19 tests.

COVID-19 cases surge in Arizona two weeks after stay-home order lifted

Jun 3, 2020 The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus is also reaching new highs.

Daily roundup: COVID-19 case surge, hundreds face eviction, school reopening plan

Jun 3, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 3.

Palm trees blow in the wind during monsoon in Tucson.

Forecasters predict hot monsoon, though rainfall is up in the air

Jun 3, 2020 A lack of El Niño this year makes how much it will rain hard to forecast.

File photo of the tower at Tucson International Airport.

Tucson airport will require face masks starting this weekend

Jun 3, 2020 Officials say traffic is still well below normal due to COVID-19 but is rising faster than the national average.

The Tucson Unified School District office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, Arizona.

TUSD superintendent applauds reopening recommendations, unsure how to pay for them

Jun 3, 2020 The area’s largest district will release the plan later this month, and it's considering measures like split-shift or split-day schedules.

Nearly 600 facing eviction in Pima County as hearings proceed despite pandemic

Jun 2, 2020 Tenants can delay their eviction enforcement, but only until July 22.

Daily News Roundup: National Guard, Tucson vigil, unemployment

Jun 2, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 2.

About 500 Tucsonans attended a vigil for George Floyd and other black people killed by police on June 1, 2020.

Tucson candlelight vigil for George Floyd draws hundreds

Jun 2, 2020 Organizers urged peaceful protest and called for changes like increased civilian oversight of police.

Outdoor pets must have easy access to water and cool airflow during hot weather.

Animal experts caution extra care for pets in hot weather

Jun 2, 2020 Excessive heat warning means companions should move indoors if possible.

Demonstrators at the 2019 Tucson Women's March carry signs reading "MMIW" ("missing and murdered Indigenous women") and "no more stolen sisters."

Participants speak out about missing and murdered Indigenous peoples in listening session

Jun 2, 2020 Tribal leaders and advocates called for a stronger response to the crisis of Indigenous Americans experiencing violence.

Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise

Jun 2, 2020 The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.

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