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Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Tucson moves to begin settlement of COVID-era lawsuit

The 2021 lawsuit argued that the City of Tucson violated its contract with the Tucson Police Officer’s Association when it implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA's top security officer: "campus is extremely safe" as school year and shooting anniversary looms closer

The University of Arizona has spent the summer implementing new security measures to prepare for a new year.
A local advocacy, No Jail Deaths, held a press conference ahead of Thursday's Blue-Ribbon Commission meeting to call for the end to a new jail on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 at the Pima County Historic Courthouse.

"Profits over people:" protest ends Pima County meeting about new jail

The meeting lasted about four minutes.
Tucson City Hall

Tucson eyes solutions to prevent more fraudulent sober homes from coming

Tucson's mayor and council directed staff to examine how the city can incorporate regulations for the future.
Looking through the rusted-steel border wall into Mexico, at the San Pedro River bed.

DHS agrees to stop border wall construction, fund environmental remediation projects

A settlement agreement estimates $1.62 billion in funding and nearly $430 million returned to DOD projects.
File image of equipment in a trauma room at a hospital in Tucson.

COVID-19 pandemic delays rare disease diagnosis on Arizona's Tribal lands, new study finds

Testing delays and the focus on response to the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in the region may have been factors.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

TUSD approves new Code of Conduct and special election

The new code will go into effect this fall.
Plexiglass dividers are set up throughout a courtroom at the Pima County Superior Court as part of the building's COVID-19 mitigation protocols. April 2021.

UA shooting suspect looks for insanity defense

A court order is now forcing the University of Arizona to release suspect Murad Dervish's emails after defense requests it.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church was extensively damaged by a fire that authorities say was intentionally started Monday.

Authorities make arson arrest related to two Douglas church fires

A man who lives in Douglas was taken into custody by federal authorities.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

New housing policy targets problem landlords by restricting voucher contracts

Tucson’s city council unanimously passed the new policy in hopes to resolve on-going incidents on properties that have high crime.
A UAPD vehicle parked on campus, outside of the Second Street Garage.

Interim UAPD Chief: “We will not do that again” regarding mistakes with on-campus deadly shooting

Earlier this month, Oro Valley Commander Chris Olson was named interim police chief after previous chief Paula Balafas stepped down.
A graduating student enrolled in the Persevere Now program shakes hands as he picks up his certification in software development on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

21 incarcerated men earn software development certification

For six hours a day, five days a week, the participants worked with instructors and one another to learn both hard and soft skills.
Women hold photos of loved ones during a press conference on missing and murdered indigenous women on Friday, May 5 at the city council Ward 1 office.

Grijalva calls for continued funding for missing and murdered indigenous people.

Congressman Raul Grijalva is among the elected officials continuing to raise awareness about violence against indigenous women and girls.

UA develops mobile crisis unit, other efforts to address campus safety and security concerns.

The announcement was made during Friday's campus safety briefing.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA police chief and provost step down

University President Dr. Robert Robbins made the announcement to the campus community on Monday morning.
Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Catalina Foothills School District cancels meeting due to violent threats

The threats are directed at administration and governing board members.

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