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U.S. Customs notes large increase of children, single adults in southwest border crossings

By Mary Lou Lang | 3 years ago

Statistics of apprehensions by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Agency show the that number of unaccompanied, undocumented children and single adults entering the United States is on pace to top the previous three years' numbers.

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COVID-19 cases fall at University of Arizona after two-week shelter-in-place order

After a 14-day shelter-in-place order and compliance with other public health measures, the University of Arizona has seen fewer cases of COVID-19 in students living on or near campus.

By Kimberly James | Oct 1, 2020

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Arizona legislators introduce tunnel legislation to stop cartels

By John Severance | Sep 25, 2020

Cartels have used tunnels for years to transport narcotics, guns and money between Mexico and the United States.

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Those with jobs in Sedona commute from larger cities, research shows

By Elle Johnson | Sep 15, 2020

As tourism increases, there has been increased traffic in Sedona, a popular resort town, but the traffic is also due to residents commuting to work.

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Ducey defers renewal of driver licenses to prevent COVID-19 spread

By Elle Johnson | Sep 7, 2020

Gov. Doug Ducey has issued an executive order to defer requirement to renew a standard driver license as the state continues to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Ducey allocates $350,000 from Coronavirus Relief Fund to support centers, shelters for domestic abuse victims

By Elle Johnson | Aug 23, 2020

The AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund is allocating $350,000 to 27 organizations that offer shelter and support to those who have been a victim of domestic abuse, Gov. Doug Ducey said.

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Pima County approves $2 million agreement with ASU for COVID-19 testing

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 17, 2020

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved a $2 million agreement with the Arizona State University (ASU) Board of Regents for ASU to provide COVID-19 testing for the county.

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Pima County makes COVID-19 progress reports available online

By Marian Johns | Jun 15, 2020

Pima County has made its COVID-19 progress reports, reopening status and health official recommendations available to the general public who can view the information on a recently updated website, a move which is part of the county's Back To Business steering committee plans.

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U.S. Customs extends nonessential travel ban through Mexico, Canadian entry ports

By Marian Johns | Jun 2, 2020

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ban on nonessential travel through ports of entry at the Mexico and U.S. borders was recently re-extended to June 22 as part of efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Border wall project awarded to company Trump favored

By Kyla Asbury | May 21, 2020

A border wall project worth $1.28 billion was awarded to a North Dakota company that the Arizona Daily Star claims is favored by President Donald Trump, the news agency reported.

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Tucson Sector Border Patrol stops human smuggling attempts

By Terry Davis | Apr 20, 2020

The agents of the Tucson Sector Border Patrol recently managed to put a stop to two different human smuggling attempts.

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Major construction and revamping of Mariposa Road to begin in April

By Zeta Cross | Mar 9, 2020

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) says the Mariposa Road overhall will begin in April.

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More driver fees take effect in Arizona

By Michael Carroll | 4 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.