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UA Cancer Center oncology nurse Iris Delfakis receives the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine administered at Banner-UMC on Dec. 17, 2020.

Vaccination leaders welcome promise of better communication

Biden promises three week notice on vaccine shipments.
A health care worker holds a vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a distribution event at Tucson Medical Center on Jan. 15, 2021.

More than a half-million COVID-19 vaccines distributed in AZ

The rate of second dosages is still slow.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Health officials say keep up safety measures, UA scientists test Mars drone

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 27.
Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

Lauren Redniss on "Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The hidden history of Tucson's Barnum Hill; living with dementia during the pandemic; and a short story read by Aurelie Sheehan.
In January 2020, a worker in a protective suit is seen at the Huanan Seafood Market, thought to have been the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Frontline : China's Covid Secrets

TUESDAY at 10
The Bighorn Fire burns in the Santa Catalina Mountains on June 16, 2020.

Arizona's 2020 wildfire season among worst in past decade

2,520 wildfires burned across the state, 82% human caused
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona report 5,918 additional COVID-19 cases, 195 deaths

State remains a national coronavirus hotspot
Antiques Roadshow Vintage Tucson 2021 Hour 2

Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Tucson 2021, Hour 2

MONDAY at 8
COVID19

Arizona reports 4,748 virus cases one year after 1st case

The Department of Health Services announced the state’s first case on Jan. 26, 2020
A Maricopa County voter turns in an early ballot on Oct. 26, 2020.

Maricopa county to audit machines used in November election

Board hopes to prove the accuracy of the vote count
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Winter storm hits southern AZ, anniversary of first AZ COVID case

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 26.
Scientists often compare the landscape of Iceland to that of another planet, like Mars.

UA scientists testing drones for Mars...in Iceland

Concept designs are being developed for exploration in future NASA missions.
Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon with Derek as Tricki Woo

All Creatures Great and Small: Episode Four

SUNDAY AT 9
A male vermillion flycatcher perches atop an open branch on one of the many charred mesquites on our land, La Isla.

Learning To Love Bird Photography, Thanks To A 'Competitive Collaboration'

Garland-Lewis takes us through her journey of growing to love bird photography alongside her partner on their land, nicknamed "La Isla," in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

GOP lawmakers take aim at Ducey's pandemic emergency powers

Bill would make it easier for lawmakers to shut down the governor’s powers during a future emergency.
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

Vaccine supply concerns Pima County leaders

Dr. Cullen says the county needs bigger shipments of COVID-19 vaccines.

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