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The campus of Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff.

NAU cracks down on students who don't get COVID tests

The university in Flagstaff locked students who hadn't received tests out of their online classes.

Mexico’s Senate approves marijuana legalization measure

Mexico’s lower house still needs to debate and pass the legislation for it to become law.

Here's how the 2020 Pima County sheriff's race differed from 2016

Democrat Nanos flipped several precincts and chipped away at Republican Napier's margins in some conservative-leaning areas.

File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education notebook: Pandemic pushes students out of traditional schools

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

Cost of a Thanksgiving meal rises

A turkey dinner with all the fixings will cost 10% more this year.

Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Democratic Arizona mayors call for statewide mask mandate

The mayors of Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tolleson want Gov. Doug Ducey to act.

A flier at the Mexican Consulate in Tucson notifies visitors of travel restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border due to COVID-19. August 2020.

US-Mexico border closure extended through late December

Mexico's foreign ministry announced nonessential travel restrictions would stay in place through at least Dec. 21.

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

Legality of potential COVID-19 vaccination requirements

The history of vaccination requirements offers insight to how COVID-19 vaccines may be implemented.

Community members travel by bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 during Arizona's second wave

Experts warn Arizonans that without a change in behavior they're in store for another crisis.

Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Arizona: Community spread, vaccines and education

Plus, a look at how and why the FBI has jurisdiction in some crimes committed in tribal lands.

The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson. The hotel is one of many downtown that have taken advantage of the GPLET tax incentive.

Downtown development renews scrutiny of economic incentives and community preservation

A tax incentive helped revitalize Tucson’s downtown, but some residents say it also threatens to push them out.

Jobless claims in Arizona jumped to more than eight times their normal level last week, to 29,000, as the first wave of layoffs from businesses affected by COVID-19 changes hit the state. In a typical week, about 3,500 claims are filed, state officials said.

Arizona unemployment grows for 2nd month in a row

The state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average.

News roundup: State sees highest COVID case count since July, officials warn against holiday risks

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 19.

Dot density map of 2020 general election results for Proposition 208 in Pima County.

See how Pima County voted on Arizona ballot initiatives

County voters showed strong support for both Prop. 207 and Prop. 208, but margins didn't parallel state voting.

Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Arizona expands mask requirement to school buses, campuses

The mandate requires masks to be worn by everyone involved in "school-associated activities."

Mixed immigration status students gather in downtown Phoenix for a celebration of Joe Biden's presidential victory on Nov. 7, 2020.

Court lays out next steps after DACA ruling

The hearing follows a ruling last week saying the Trump administration's latest changes to DACA were unlawful.

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