Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 8
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Accelerated deportations, Arizona prisons, and more.
Groups say Border Patrol's accelerated deportations are sending migrants to ill-equipped border towns
The agency is using an emergency protocol to send migrants back across the border in a matter of minutes.
Tips for Distance Learning with PBS LearningMedia
A one-hour virtual learning seminar with tips and techniques to support engaging, effective distance learning.
Lawsuits challenging border wall funding can move forward, judge rules
A U.S. District Court judge last week ruled two lawsuits brought by environmental groups will be allowed to continue.
Ducey COVID-19 treatment order splits health officials
An order from the governor walks a fine line on when and how an anti-malarial drug could be dispensed to treat COVID-19.
A conversation with the head of the Baboquivari Unified School District
Superintendent Edna Morris says the school district is working to bridge access gaps across a large rural area to meet student needs.
The Gene: An Intimate History Episode Two
TUESDAY at 8
Kirkpatrick calls for answers on fate of A-10s at Davis-Monthan
The congresswoman sent a letter to the Pentagon asking for an explanation about what she understands is a plan to retire 42 of the aircraft.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 7
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Unemployment skyrockets, SW air quality and more.
Basketballs and drills: UA scientists designing innovative ventilator prototypes
A cross-disciplinary group is working to supplement the supply of life-saving health equipment diminished by the pandemic.
TUSD expedites laptop order to support at-home online learning
Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo also discusses his hopes the district can hold graduation ceremonies in May.
Extended school closures expose digital divide among Arizona families
A discussion with schools chief Kathy Hoffman about the challenges students face.
Customs and Border Protection: 160 employees infected with COVID-19
The 160 include six employees in Arizona: three in Tucson and three more in Nogales.
Independent Lens: Bedlam
MONDAY at 10
Arizona's first-time unemployment claims neared 130,000 last week
Data also show that total payments for the week topped $5.5 million, a nearly $2.3 million increase.
