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Wildfires burn across Arizona

Jun 26, 2020 We discuss the year's fire outlook and what ecological changes result from such fires.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19

Jun 19, 2020 As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.

Protests force community to reconsider the role of police

Jun 12, 2020 As protests continue nationwide, citizens and police officers in Tucson look at what changes are still needed.

How Southern Arizona schools and summer camps are adapting to COVID-19

Jun 5, 2020 Schools, summer camps and child care centers are tasked with finding a safe way to engage kids during the pandemic.

Local student podcasters garner national attention

May 29, 2020 A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.

Already fraught census count further challenged by pandemic

May 22, 2020 Though the pandemic has delayed parts of the census process, various groups are working to make sure everyone is counted.

Supreme Court DACA decision looms over thousands of Arizonans

May 15, 2020 A longtime legal battle of the Trump administration will be decided by the Supreme Court before the end of session in June.

The world outside, during the pandemic

May 8, 2020 As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.

Arizona still at home, but taking first steps toward reopening

May 1, 2020 As the stay-at-home order continues, elected officials and medical professionals consider what it will take to reopen the state.

Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 24, 2020 Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.

Depression, anxiety, abuse continue during the pandemic, but so do help groups

Apr 17, 2020 The coronavirus has exacerbated existing challenges for some, but there are groups and resources that can help.

Economic resources for Arizonans impacted by coronavirus

Apr 10, 2020 Government agencies are working to help lessen the economic hit of COVID-19.

Adapting to life under social distancing

Apr 3, 2020 Plus, answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, food bank use doubles, weddings rescheduled, and a reminder about library resources.

A community responding to COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 The coronavirus has already impacted Southern Arizona in many ways, but people are finding ways to adapt.

Noise pollution in Arizona

Mar 20, 2020 From the skies and on the ground, constant noise can come with serious health risks.

Prepping for the impact of coronavirus in Arizona

Mar 13, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S, we take a look at how our community is preparing.

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