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Measles manifests as a red blotchy rash which appears around day 3 of the illness, first on the face, and then becoming generalized. Measles kills thousands of children across the globe every year.

Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds

Apr 23, 2025 Most parents in the poll said they do keep their children up to date on their recommended vaccines.

The CD7 race is set, Cano appointed to Pima Board of Supes, legal battle over student visas

Apr 18, 2025 The Press Room - April 18, 2025
Child walking on a sidewalk holding father's hand.

Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive

Apr 18, 2025 By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years.
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Apr 18, 2025 Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.
The University of Arizona campus shot from above using a drone. Old Main is visible in the center of the photo and the Bear Down Gym is seen to the left.

University of Arizona announces consolidation of two colleges

Apr 16, 2025 University officials said the changes were unrelated to federal issues.
A black bear is caught on camera in the Navajo Nation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is funding a $100,000 grant to research human-bear interactions on the Navajo Nation.

Blending science and spirit: Navajo PhD student studies black bears with cultural reverence

Apr 14, 2025 University of Arizona PhD student Deandra Jones researches black bears in the Navajo Nation, combining traditional knowledge and science to guide respectful coexistence.
A scale and gavel

Ex-Fraternity Alumni President found guilty in fraud scheme

Apr 11, 2025 Michael Woolbright was convicted of five counts of fraud between 2015 and 2020.
A University of Arizona student walks between buildings in the Student Success District on campus.

University of Arizona selects third leadership position from the University of Vermont

Apr 8, 2025 UA Administration announced Dr. Patricia Prelock has been appointed the new Provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
Polaris Academy CFO Brad Broyles, CEO and co-founder Nathan Palmer, and school administrator Aaron Kaczmarek stand in front of the Polaris Academy mascot in Mesa on March 6, 2025.

Polaris Academy is 1st Arizona school to earn Certified Autism Center designation

Apr 3, 2025 The school, which serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade, joins nearly 60 businesses and organizations in Mesa that have completed the certification process since 2019
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne presented his 2025 State of Education Speech to the AZ Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Horne seeks proof of privacy law compliance as Ed Dept. pushes schools to disclose gender info to parents

Apr 2, 2025 Horne requests proof of privacy law compliance as the U.S. Department of Education urges schools to share students' gender identity changes with parents.
Children playing at a neighborhood splash pad.

Tucson Parks and Rec opens pools, splash pads ahead of rising temperatures

Mar 28, 2025 There is no entry fee for the city's pools or splash pads, offering residents an escape from the heat.

DEIA petition with 3k signatures delivered to University Administration

Mar 27, 2025 University officials said they “appreciate community input.”
Babies have small ear canals, so sounds that are loud for adults can seem even louder to infants and toddlers.

March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

Mar 27, 2025 A simple rule to remember: if it's too loud for you, it's too loud for them.
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella walks in front of protestors at his official installation ceremony on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Garimella installed as University of Arizona’s 23rd President

Mar 25, 2025 A protest calling for a commitment to DEI programming was held in conjunction with the installation ceremony.

Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook

Mar 24, 2025 The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.
AZ House Rep. Priya Sundareshan

AZ Democrats, Hobbs react to Trump’s Department of Education order

Mar 21, 2025 Lawmakers called potential federal education funding cuts “devastating.”

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