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Auditors examine ballots in Maricopa County vote audit

'Botched': Arizona GOP's ballot count ends, troubles persist

So-called audit was funded mostly by supporters of former President Donald Trump

Arizona reports over 2K daily virus cases for the first time in five months

Virus-related hospitalizations also on the rise

The Near Earth Object Surveyor infrared telescope is moving toward its preliminary design phase, led by University of Arizona professor Amy Mainzer. NASA plans to launch the surveyor in 2026.

Arizona professor will lead NASA project to locate menacing objects near Earth

An infrared telescope will track any asteroids that one day could crash into the planet

The Indian Health Service named Dr. Loretta Christensen the agency's new chief medical officer in July 2021. Previously, she was the chief medical officer of the Navajo IHS Service Area from 2017-2021.

Navajo doctor named Indian Health Service's chief medical officer

For the last several years, Dr. Loretta Christensen been one of IHS' leaders in the Navajo Nation.

More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown

Federal freeze on most evictions scheduled to expire Saturday

Northern Arizona University track star Luis Grijalva is representing Guatemala in the Olympics.

Arizona DACA recipient headed for the Olympics

Northern Arizona University track star Luis Grijalva came from Guatemala when he was 1-year-old

Waters from monsoon storms filled the Rillito River. July 2021.

Monsoon’s arrival delivers record rainfall in Tucson

More than seven inches of rain fell in July.

A line of people wait to check in at the Tucson Police Department's Active Killer Preparedness Training on July 26,2021. The trainings are mandatory for city employees but are also offered to the public.

Tucson Police resume active killer trainings after pandemic pause

Plus, Arizona Daily Star reporter Caitlin Schmidt discusses the events that led up to a mass shooting on July 18.

Two mask-wearing boys work on their laptops at the Jewish Community Center in Tucson. September 2021.

How to encourage children to follow COVID safety measures

Advice from pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Wassim Ballan.

A TUSD student receives a vaccine at an immunization clinic at Catalina High School on July 27, 2021.

TUSD's COVID mitigation, active shooter training, record rainfall

Plus, how to encourage mask wearing among children.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Arizona reports 1,965 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Number of new cases is most reported in a single day since March

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

COVID-19 top cause of death in Sonora in 2020

Virus was the cause of more than 6,000 deaths in the state

A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Study: Arizona didn't see exodus of teachers during pandemic

Fewer teachers in district schools, more at charter and online schools

Canada del Oro wash looking east from the bridge on La Cholla during Monsoon 2021.

July was wettest on record for Tucson

Drought persists but recent rain has impact across Arizona

Trump supporters raise $5.7M for Arizona election audit

The money from pro-Trump groups dwarfs the $150,000 contributed by the Arizona Senate

A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Mayor says masks will be required in Tucson city buildings

Romero cites new guidance from CDC amid growing caseload

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