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Arizona universities not pivoting for COVID yet

12/28/2021
As the new, highly infectious Omicron variant of COVID-19 has begun to spread rapidly across the U.S., colleges and universities are pivoting to keep students safe as they prepare for the upcoming spring semester.

IRC approves final congressional maps

12/22/2021
PHOENIX — The Independent Redistricting Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve new lines for congressional races through the 2030 election. The vote came despite comments from …

Redistricting talk shifts to Liberty; Tucson still …

12/20/2021
PHOENIX — Partisan members of the Independent Redistricting Commission are making last-minute efforts to craft maps that would help their political parties through the 2030 election. Each is …

IRC tries to balance Tucson, Yuma districts

12/6/2021
PHOENIX — Members of the Independent Redistricting Commission appear ready to recraft proposed congressional maps to help keep more of Tucson together and separate the largely non-Hispanic …

Mistakes stifle Scorpions' chances in semifinal at …

12/4/2021
TUCSON -  It was a somber ride back to the Valley for the Desert Edge Scorpions on Dec. 3 following the 5A football semifinals. In a back-and-forth game until the end, the No. 3 Scorpions fell …

Lawmaker rescinds complaint about Tucson vaccine rule

11/29/2021
PHOENIX — Tucson is no longer in danger of being financially penalized for its vaccine mandate program. Sen. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, has withdrawn his request that Attorney General Mark …

Tucson state senator joins city’s vaccine mandate …

10/21/2021
PHOENIX — Seeking to force the issue, a Southern Arizona lawmaker wants Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate whether parts of a new Tucson policy requiring workers to be vaccinated …

Ducey: Tucson vaccine mandate violates his order, …

10/20/2021
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey contends the Tucson city council violated state law and one of his executive orders when it directed employees be vaccinated or lose their jobs. In a letter …

Mesa to get second eegee's in Valley

9/28/2021
Tucson-based sub shop eegee's is bringing a second location to the Valley. After opening its first location this summer in Gilbert, the company plans to open its second Valley location in Mesa. …

Arizona support groups work to prevent suicide

9/27/2021
In the last 18 months or so, Carol Miller said her Survivors of Suicide grief support groups have received a deluge of inquiries.

22nd Annual Mariachi & Folklorico Festival in Chandler …

9/15/2021
Chandler Center for the Arts celebrates the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance at the 22nd Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival. The 7 p.m. Oct. 2 event at the …

Arizona colleges fare well in national rankings

9/13/2021
Higher education is alive and well in Arizona, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.