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Old Tucson to close indefinitely

Pima County will take over the film set, but the Wild West tourist attraction isn't riding into the sunset.

News roundup: Pima County taking over Old Tucson, judge halts plan to speed census count

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 8.

A Census Bureau plan to move up the deadline to end “enumeration,” the process of counting U.S. residents, from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30 was put on hold by a federal judge. Critics, including the Navajo and Gila River tribes, had sued to block the move, which they said would lead to an undercount, particularly for minority communities.

Judge halts plan to end Census early, as Arizona, tribal responses lag

The order said plaintiffs in the case had raised "serious questions" about the bureau's plan to stop counting.

File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education notebook: Pima County meets criteria for hybrid learning, college cases spike

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

New UA appointment tasked with Native American student achievement

Nathan Levi Esquerra will be the first to fill the new role.

The Amphi Foundation says it will provide free internet for students for at least six months.

Amphi Foundation funds Wi-Fi for students

Foundation, Cox, Comcast team up for free service.

The sun sets over Tucson in July 2020, which was the hottest July on record.

News roundup: High heat brings health risks, Arizona prepares for the election

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 4.

Many shops in Hermosillo's downtown have reopened in recent weeks.

More businesses to open in Sonoran capital as COVID-19 measures further relax

Businesses allowed to reopen will need to respect reduced occupancy rules.

Rocky Point reopened its beaches on Aug. 1, 2020. The city expects a huge influx of tourists over Labor Day weekend.

Rocky Point expects surge of holiday visitors despite border travel restrictions

Tourism is not considered essential travel, but the town's mayor says it's essential for the Sonoran beach destination's economy.

A photo composite of the headquarters for the Pima County Democratic and Republican parties in Tucson.

Pima County’s political parties push to get out the vote

Issues they are promoting as they reach out to residents in the county.

A statue of an elephant inside the Pima County Republican Party headquarters in Tucson. August 2020.

Campaign strategies, independent voters, debate season

Plus, how political parties in Pima County are getting out the vote.

Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

University of Arizona sees COVID-19 spike

Most of the cases are from students living off campus.

Students enrolled in Pima Community College's Aviation Technology Program do maintenance on a plane as a commercial aircraft takes off from the nearby Tucson International Airport on Feb. 4, 2019.

Tucson firms largely safe from airline industry turbulance

Government contracts and a boost in private flights have kept the local aerospace industry aloft, but may not be enough to stop layoffs.

Barbara Tobiasson pictured at her home at the Swan Lake Estates mobile home park on Aug. 31, 2020.

'Feels like the end of the world': Tucson grapples with record heat during pandemic

The desert community has faced both soaring temperatures and life under the coronavirus, as some work to mitigate the impact of a warmer future.

The University of Arizona women's basketball team in action against TCU in the 2019 National Invitation Tournament, April 3, 2019.

PAC-12 to test athletes daily

Still no date for resuming college sports.

News roundup: Federal unemployment bonus likely to end soon, Navajo Nation sues over census changes

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 3.

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