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Truck driver who caused toxic spill on I-10 was well over legal limit for alcohol at the time of the crash

Autopsy results show Rickey Immel had a blood-alcohol level almost eight times the limit for commercial drivers

UA holds first safety briefing, questions of accountability remain

The safety briefings will be held biweekly.

UA announces organizational structure change in police department

The announcement comes shortly after the university announced the creation of the new "Chief Safety Officer" role.

Unmet need remains as Tucson increases housing services

According to a new report, Tucson has served nearly 1,600 unsheltered persons but the need remains high.

UA bans TikTok on university-managed devices

The move comes after President Joe Biden issued an executive order banning the app from government devices.

The Buzz: What a UA report says about last year's deadly on-campus shooting

The report released earlier this week offers insights into where breakdowns happened and what can be done to prevent future failures.

Faculty Senate approves limited "no confidence" in UA administration

Despite the Senate's vote, the Arizona Board of Regents sent a letter saying they support UA President Robert Robbins.

UA releases security assessment outlining systemic safety issues

The report comes 168 days after President Robert Robbin's announcement of the external investigation.

Family of slain UA professor file $9 million claim against the Arizona Board of Regents

The Arizona Board of Regents has 60 days to respond to the family’s claim. If they fail, the family will file a formal lawsuit.

The Buzz: Arizona's abandoned mines

Many groups look to locate, seal and clean up old mines, which likely number in the hundreds of thousands.

UA's "chilling" response forces faculty committee to end campus safety investigation

In a letter to the Faculty Senate, the group details fears of retaliation and "stonewalling" from university leadership.

Fear of "negative consequences": faculty committee that denounced UA's response to deadly, on-campus shooting disbands early

In a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate, the group goes into detail sharing concerns they have faced.

World's largest bomb squad training visits Marana for specialized training

Raven's Challenge first started in 2004 in Seattle.

House passes domestic violence bill that criminalizes abuse to pregnant people

The bill has received opposition from the Arizona Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

Slain UA professor's family call on administration to support faculty safety report

The response comes after the unanimous endorsement from the Faculty Senate regarding the committee's safety report.

Flowing Wells Unified School District to put emergency alert system in classrooms

System will allow teachers and staff to call for help or trigger a lockdown.

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