Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 17
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: UA furloughs, mental health resources, and more.
Report: Arizona's Colorado River water supply will hold steady next year
A state water manager says voluntary water reductions as part of the drought contingency plan are working in the short term.
UA president proposes furloughs, pay cuts for 16,000 employees
Robbins says he and senior vice presidents have already taken pay cuts.
Domestic abuse center, 'more important than ever,' remains open in Tucson
The CEO of Emerge! says they've adapted to the pandemic to maintain services for people who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Mark Kelly leads Martha McSally in Senate race poll
The poll showed the political newcomer has a 9-point lead, which mirrors an earlier survey looking at the presidential race in Arizona.
Arizona Supreme Court considers tuition case
It will decide whether the state attorney general can sue the Arizona Board of Regents.
Depression, anxiety, abuse continue during the pandemic, but so do help groups
The coronavirus has exacerbated existing challenges for some, but there are groups and resources that can help.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 16
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Elective surgeries, infection undercount, and more.
Bald eagles, eaglets found nesting in arms of saguaro
Officials said the last known mention of such a site was a 1937 record.
UA president discusses antibody testing, financial impact of pandemic
The university plans to distribute 250,000 antibody tests for health care workers and first responders across Arizona.
Fort Huachcua commander on COVID-19 precautions on post
The post confirmed its first case at the beginning of April.
Fort Huachuca pandemic precautions, UA president, funerals impacted
Plus, what role community has in supporting vulnerable groups during the pandemic.
Tucsonans hear Banner Health's call for homemade masks
The Banner Health Foundation hopes to receive 100,000 "social comfort masks" for employees not working with COVID-19 patients.
ACLU calls on Border Patrol to halt enforcement at hospitals, other 'sensitive locations'
A video sent to the legal aid group shows an agency vehicle parked at a COVID-19 testing site.
Incomplete data and lack of testing means Arizona COVID-19 cases are undercounted
The governor has vowed to ramp up testing throughout Arizona, but the state’s information about current cases is still murky.
