‘We basically gave this guy a death sentence,’ sheriff says of inmate’s COVID death

For Star subscribers: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says COVID cases are increasing at the county jail. He says the low vaccination rate among his employees, including corrections officers, is disappointing, “particularly when you’re talking about people who are willing… Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Arizona COVID-19 update: State reports about 2,400 new cases and 38 new known deaths

The state’s seven-day average for new reported cases was at 2,205 on Friday, compared with 2,405 one week earlier and 2,622 two weeks ago.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Arizona prison nurse says Centurion directed her to falsify report, evading $100,000 fine

A prison nurse alleged Centurion of Arizona, purposefully evaded court-ordered sanctions by directing her to file a false report.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Tempe house fire that killed 2 women on Monday was ‘not accidental’

In a press conference Friday, Tempe fire and police officials confirmed the house fire that killed two people earlier this week was not accidental.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Celebration of Life service planned for fallen Maricopa County Deputy Juan Ruiz

Deputy Juan Ruiz died Oct. 11 after beaten unconscious by a man he was placing into a holding cell on Oct. 9 at the Avondale substation.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Grand Canyon’s humpback chub downlisted from endangered to threatened

Dams and predators still make life hard for the humpback chub, but the government no longer sees it as immediate extinction risk.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Woman in critical condition after 2 stabbed in north Phoenix

A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after she was stabbed Friday morning in Deer Valley. A man, in his 30s, also was in stable condition.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Tempe historical records find school, park, street names linked to KKK members

Historical research found ties between some city institutions and landmarks that were named after KKK members in Tempe, including former mayors.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Phoenix police: Man dies after being shot during fight

Police received a report of a shooting near 19th and Missouri avenues just before 9 a.m. on Saturday.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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UPDATES: Tucson-area coronavirus developments, Oct. 17: 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

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Dierks Bentley will rock the NASCAR nation at Phoenix Raceway. Here’s how to watch

Country music star Dierks Bentley will treat the sold-out crowd at Phoenix Raceway to a pre-game concert at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Supporters seek national designation for Tucson’s January 8th Memorial

Ron Barber, a former congressman who was wounded in the Tucson attack, testified in support of a bill to make the downtown memorial an “affiliated area” of the National Park System. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Scottsdale police: No new leads in Najib Monsif missing person case

Najib “Jubi” Monsif, 20, told his mother and brother that he was never going to see them again the day before he went missing.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Rules for Arizona’s social equity marijuana program finalized

In general, the program is intended to promote ownership of marijuana establishments among residents of certain communities. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Arizona universities to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees, including student workers

President Biden’s executive order requiring vaccinations for federal contractors includes universities that have contracts with the U.S. government.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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A quick guide to Tucson’s upcoming general election

Tucson voters will elect three city council members and decide two propositions on Nov. 2. The election is through mail-in ballot but several voting centers will be open. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Arizona Massage Board suspends license of massage therapist accused of sexual abuse

Friday’s action marked the first meeting of a new slate of board members installed in response to Arizona Republic investigation.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Rise in rattler calls sends Tucson-area snake crews scrambling

For Star subscribers: The Golder Ranch Fire District has two dedicated crews to handle snake removal calls. They just had their busiest month maybe ever. Other local fire departments are seeking spikes, too. The cause of the recent jump is… Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Tempe historical records find schools, parks, street names linked to KKK members

Historical research found ties between some city institutions and landmarks that were named after KKK members in Tempe, including former mayors.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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UA researchers seek large, diverse pool for massive aging study

For Star subscribers: The University of Arizona will lead the newly launched Precision Aging Network, which aims to recruit 350,000 people to participate in the largest-ever study of normative aging brains. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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More digital billboards could be coming despite backlash from scientists, furious residents

More digital billboards could be coming to the Valley despite fierce backlash from residents, environmentalists and scientists.        Continue Reading at AZCentral.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chief deputy of Pima County Attorney’s Office is leaving for nonprofit work

The prosecuting office’s first Black chief deputy, Tamara Mulembo will be wrapping up her duties by the end of the year. Continue Reading at Tucson.com here Top Featured Tags: – Arizona News Press Release Distribution Service

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