Tucson residents will vote on an initiative to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 by 2025, but there’s more behind the measure than wages. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
UA psychology researchers leading $3 million study of Hispanic Health Paradox
The study will investigate why Hispanics tend to live longer or survive illnesses more than whites, researcher says. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Arizona to spend another $30M on plan to leave more water in Lake Mead
For Star subscribers: Arizona is dropping another $30 million in to buy — or, at least, rent — some water rights to help stave off further drought-related cuts in Arizona’s supply from the Colorado River. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after stabbing in Glendale
According to Glendale police, officers were dispatched to a business near 59th and Glendale avenues after receiving a report of a stabbing. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Historic Paper Heart building on Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix catches fire
The Phoenix Fire Department extinguished the fire by 11:30 a.m. at the building, which has been a music venue, art gallery and performance space. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
The story behind PHNX, the Valley’s new sports site built on ‘honesty and authenticity’
With the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondback and Phoenix Coyotes, the Valley is a crowded sports market. PHNX tries to tap into it. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Heavy summer monsoons lead to worst year of West Nile Virus in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported today that West Nile virus cases have increased to 699. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
UPDATES: Tucson-area coronavirus developments, Oct. 25: What we know
The latest updates related to COVID-19 in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Shooting in Tucson leads to death of 21-year-old Ocean Frederick Washington
21-year-old Ocean Washington died after being shot at a gathering in one of the parking lots of Mission Manor Park in Tucson. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Neighborhood group plots change of course for Oro Valley golf links
For Star subscribers: An abandoned golf course could soon find new life as a nature preserve, with impressive views of the Catalina Mountains, “phenomenal native vegetation,” petroglyphs, walking trails and wildlife. First, though, community conservationists must raise $1.8 million in… Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Woman dies after hit-and-run near 59th Avenue and Palm Lane in Phoenix
Officers located the woman in the roadway near 59th Avenue and Palm Lane. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Education notes: Students win scholarships for university
Education notes: students obtain scholarships for the University of Arizona, and Pima County teachers are recognized for contributions to community and classroom excellence. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Hit-and-run driver injures mother and child; Chandler police search for suspect
Chandler police are looking for a hit and run driver who hit a mother and her child in a stroller on the sidewalk Thursday. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Mesa
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV on Friday morning at Dobson Road and Eighth Avenue in Mesa. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Arizona COVID-19 updates: State adds 3,074 new cases, 51 new deaths
Arizona’s seven-day death rate per 100,000 people ranked 42nd among states and territories as of Tuesday, according to the CDC. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Feast your eyes on UA Museum of Art’s new ‘Art of Food’ exhibit
“The Art of Food,” which will remain open through March, features 109 works of art by a wide variety of post-World War II artists, including Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus cases in Arizona, mapped by county: Oct. 22
Here’s a daily map of coronavirus cases in Arizona, broken down by county. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Daily Fitz Cartoon: Cinematic
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Civil rights group fights to unseal records about death of Muhammad Muhaymin Jr.
Civil rights organization Muslim Advocates filed a motion Oct. 8 calling for records surrounding the death of Muhammad Muhaymin Jr. to be unsealed. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Councilman Kozachik faces challenge from political newcomer in Ward 6
Democratic Councilman Steve Kozachik is facing off against Val Romero, an Independent, who has been called “fringe right” and “fundamentally unqualified” by his opponent. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Man hit by pickup while crossing street at 35th and Grand avenues in Phoenix
A man is in critical condition after he was hit by a pickup truck while trying to cross the street at 35th and Grand avenues Friday in Phoenix. Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
Senator wants Tucson investigated, with $100M-plus at stake, over employee vaccine rule
For Star subscribers: A lawmaker is compelling the attorney general to investigate Tucson — and potentially penalize it by $100 million-plus — for requiring COVID vaccinations for city workers. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service
