Celebrating Juneteenth during a pandemic
Though Tucson had to cancel its event, an organizer says the day is still an opportunity to honor Black independence, culture and family.
Tucson Mayor Romero makes masks mandatory in public
A city proclamation requires face coverings in settings where physical distancing is "difficult or impossible" starting Saturday morning.
Supreme Court rules against Trump administration bid to cancel DACA
Hundreds of thousands of young immigrants around the country are DACA recipients.
Behind the Mask
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A plea on behalf of sacred lands threatened by border wall construction; and a sincere thank you to comic book legend Dennis J. O'Neil.
DACA recipient in Tucson released by ICE
Advocates are rallying against the possible detention of a medically vulnerable DACA recipient.
Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
Tucson Police Department policies draw scrutiny amid calls for change
Advocates for defunding TPD say reforms the department casts as "progressive" don't go far enough.
Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity
The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.
Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality health watch
Smoke from the Bighorn Fire is encroaching on Tucson neighborhoods.
Sheriff's department tells some foothills residents to be ready to evacuate due to fire
Catalina Foothills residents were alerted to be aware of the progress of the Bighorn Fire, which has burned more than 3,000 acres.
TPD chief says his force has already taken steps to reform
Tucson police have adopted rules to de-escalate conflict.
Daily News Roundup
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 9.
Tucson City Council to revisit ordinance on recording police
Members of the council said they'll be looking for more feedback on the ordinance, which garnered a wave of attention on social media.
Black Lives Matter event draws thousands to UA; group says police presence broke agreement
The organization says it will no longer host events in collaboration with the university.
TPD chief discusses curfew, racial injustice and police reform
Christopher Conover hears from Chief Chris Magnus and Mayor Regina Romero.
