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Students check in at a COVID-19 testing site at the University of Arizona. August 2020.

When can a business or institution mandate COVID vaccines?

Gov. Ducey signed an executive order blocking public universities and community colleges from mandating the vaccine.

Water cutbacks anticipated as Lake Mead levels drop

The reservoir's level hit a record low in June.

File image of monsoon rain in Saguaro National Park.

UA climatologist hopeful monsoon will arrive in early July

Precipitation shortfalls over the last year has exasperated drought in the region.

Rick Williams moves about his antique shop in Top-of-the-World on June 15,2021. He and his wife briefly evacuated the community when the Telegraph Fire began to encroach on the area.

Telegraph Fire evacuee grateful to firefighters for saving business

Residents of Top-of-the-World had to temporarily evacuate.

Public radio investigates tribal jails, finds tragedy

The investigation identifies a 'pattern of neglect and mismanagement that lead to their death.'

A vote here sign outside of a polling place in Tucson. November 2020.

Which Arizona political figures are favorable ahead of 2022 midterms

Insight from Mike Noble of Phoenix polling firm OH Predictive Insights

Former Mexican Security Secretary Alfonso Durazo was elected governor of the state of Sonora in June 2021.

Sonorans elect former Mexican security secretary as governor

Analysis on the results from KJZZ's Kendal Blust

A home under construction in Marana in a development owned by Meritage Homes. March 2021.

Demand for housing in Arizona pushing up prices

A discussion with Arizona Dept. of Housing Director Tom Simplot

Red fire retardant is visible on parts of the Santa Catalina Mountains as a result of firefighting efforts against the Bighorn Fire. June 2020.

One year after Bighorn Fire, Coronado National Forest fire risk remains high

Drought conditions have worsened over the last year.

Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper David Chavez on patrol in Pima County on May 10, 2021.

DPS sees traffic flows increase on Arizona’s interstates

A ride-along with a trooper offers a firsthand look at the types of incidents they encounter

File image of fentanyl pills seized by the Pima County Sheriff's Department. 2019.

Tucson Police Department unit investigating more overdose-related deaths

So far in 2021 the department has investigated more than 80 deaths associated with overdoses

Overdose deaths rise, DPS patrol, lumber shortages

Plus, Tucson Police discuss responding to more overdose calls

A sign advertising free COVID-19 vaccines at a mobile vaccination unit operated by FEMA at Pima Community College's Desert Vista Campus on May 3, 2021.

How to effectively address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

An immunologist at the UA discusses the need for educating people about the scientific process

A group of demonstrators walk along the border wall in a march led by migrants and asylum seekers in Nogales, Sonora on April 30, 2021. The event was meant to urge President Biden to act on immigration reform.

Migrants, asylum seekers march in Nogales, Sonora

They say they want to hold President Biden accountable for his promise undertake immigration reform

The site of construction on new flyover ramps that will connect State Route 189 to Interstate 19 in Nogales. April 30, 2021.

New ramp by Mariposa Port of Entry seen way to boost trade

It's expected to shave minutes off of travel time from the port to Interstate 19 for commercial trucks

A construction worker seen through an uninstalled drainage pipe along the Broadway Boulevard expansion site in Tucson on May 4, 2021.

Broadway expansion work expected to speed up

The city of Tucson wrapped up installing new drainage systems beneath the roadway

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