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Tucson Fire Department assistant chief on Fire Explorer Program: 'It’s just as important for us to sit down and talk with them'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 22, 2022

Firefighters from across Europe traveled to Tucson to participate in training Sept. 15 under the Fire Explorer Program, which allows firefighters to visit with fire departments and colleagues in the United States.

Club Zeus in Tucson is now open: ‘Everybody leaves feeling like a rockstar’

By Sam Jackson | Sep 21, 2022

Club Zeus, a new nightclub for adults who have special needs, is now open in Tucson, featuring a dance party on the second Saturday of each month.

University of Arizona President: 'The study of foreign languages and international cultures is as critical as ever'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 15, 2022

The University of Arizona has received a $5.9 million grant in federal Title VI funds from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to establish a new Center for East Asian Studies, joining three other longstanding international centers on campus.

UArizona professor gains 'outstanding achievement', leads $11M Energy Frontier Research Center to advance solar science

By Sam Jackson | Sep 3, 2022

A University of Arizona associate professor has been chosen to lead the new Energy Frontier Research Center for Soft PhotoElectroChemical Systems, an $11 million facility that aims to advance molecular-level solar science.

Pima Constables office: 'We lost one of our own and we are devastated'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 31, 2022

Tucson Police have confirmed the deaths of Pima County Justice Precinct 8 Constable Deborah Martinez-Garibay, and three other victims of a fatal shooting while Martinez-Garibay served an eviction notice at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday at the Lind Commons Apartments.

Tucson begins preliminary work on 22nd Street Bridge repair: 'project impacts a large amount of people'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 28, 2022

The City of Tucson has begun work to rebuild the 22nd Street Bridge thanks to a $25 million federal grant that makes possible relief for many area drivers, officials say.

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Tucson officials set to implement 'One Water 2100' plan for sustainable water supply

By Sam Jackson | Aug 24, 2022

Officials from the City of Tucson and Tucson Water recently discussed a new “master plan” for creating a sustainable water supply into the future.

Tucson receives $12.1 million grant for electric buses: 'It will mean cleaner air and less pollution in our streets'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 24, 2022

Tucson will soon increase its fleet of electric buses with a $12.1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration.

City of Tucson combats landlord discrimination: 'Getting more landlords in the housing choice voucher program

By Sam Jackson | Aug 23, 2022

Tucson city officials say that despite a housing shortage in the area, they still have to battle landlord discrimination, especially toward those who receive federal housing assistance.

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Tucson to clean up blighted areas with $1 million from EPA: 'Big tracts of land where we can build affordable homes'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 10, 2022

Tucson received $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan to rehabilitate brownfields in the city.

Pima County Schools experiencing teacher shortage: 'The big issue is there is not enough money in this industry'

By Sam Jackson | Aug 8, 2022

A nationwide teacher shortage is forcing schools in Pima County and southern Arizona to rely on substitute teachers.

University of Arizona to lead international partnership to investigate quantum internet technology

By Sam Jackson | Aug 7, 2022

The University of Arizona Center for Quantum Networks is taking a lead role in a new international research and development partnership that will investigate new technologies that can form the basis of quantum internet.

Former Pima County Sheriff to retire: ‘It's time to give time back to my family’

By Sam Jackson | Jul 23, 2022

Former Pima County Sheriff, Mark Napier, recently announced that he will retire in August amid a shakeup within the Pima County Administrator's Office, where he served as an assistant county administrator.

Mayor Romero: 'I voted to support rezoning to create new jobs while protecting our natural resources'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 18, 2022

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero took to Twitter recently to summarize the activities of the City Council during its July 12 meeting, saying she had "voted to support rezoning to create new jobs while protecting our natural resources" as well as other measures.

'Teachers are critical to our kids' success': Ducey signs bill to ease path for people to become teachers

By Sam Jackson | Jul 10, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will give public schools greater options to recruit teachers, principals, and other educators.

Tucson mayor: Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade is 'hard to accept'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 9, 2022

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero took to Twitter recently to express her dissatisfaction with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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University of Arizona provides grant for indigenous students: 'We are committed to promoting access and success'

By Sam Jackson | Jul 6, 2022

Students from Arizona’s 22 federally recognized Native American tribes won’t have have to pay tuition and mandatory fees at the University of Arizona’s main campus in Tucson, thanks to the new Arizona Native Scholars Grant.

Mayor Romero: Arizona has secured 'a historic level of funding for PFAS remediation'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 24, 2022

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has called on the government to increase funding toward a reduction in the levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in drinking water.

TUSD to hire eight new school safety officers, votes to raise lunch prices: 'I'd like to see school resource officers on campus'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 23, 2022

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) has agreed to hire eight armed school safety employees in the wake of a mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas.

Pima's Fraud Unit reaches $1 million in restitution for victims: 'just a warm ear to listen and take a report has been a game changer'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 22, 2022

The Pima County Attorney’s Office’s Fraud Unit has now reached $1 million in restitution for fraud victims in roughly a year of operation.

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