The rate of COVID-19 vaccines is ready to rise in Pima County. The County, according to data tracked daily by the Arizona Department of Health
The Senate went into recess and Vice President, Mike Pence, was evacuated from the Capitol because of the riots. The deployed police officers could not contain the onslaught of hundreds of people who tore down the fence surrounding the US Congress and positioned themselves on the steps of the building. Two annexes were evacuated and […]
The Tucson Mayor and Council created a new utility assistance program, in partnership with Pima County and our community’s private sector utility partners, for qualifying residential utility customers who have experienced financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Awards can be made to help relieve up to 50 percent of delinquent service-related charges. Funds
The City of Tucson’s annual TreeCycle program continues through Sunday, Jan. 17. Nine sites are open for collection. Residents are asked to remove all lights, ornaments, decorations, plastic tree bags, and tree stands before dropping off real trees at a TreeCycle site. Due to the pandemic, please wear a mask and practice social distancing when […]
Exercise is important for physical and mental health and should be continued for healthy living, especially during the coronavirus crisis. However, you should take precautions to make you less likely to get or spread COVID-19. Keep at least 6 feet away from other people; select a facility that requires all staff and attendees to wear […]
As of today, Jan. 4, Arizona now has 561,542 positive coronavirus cases, with 5,158 new cases reported today (down from 17,234 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 74,963 cases are in Pima County (up 855 from yesterday). There have been 9,064 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (3 reported […]
Sunday’s win-and-in bout between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams won’t feature two backup quarterbacks. Cards QB Kyler Murray told reporters Wednesday he expects to play Sunday. “There’s no holding back … my leg. … I’ll be fine,” Murray said, via NFL Network’s Omar Ruiz. Murray went
Start off the new year right by taking your leftover holiday grease to the 16th annual Grease Collection and Recycling Event. Six collection sites will be open to accept fats, oils, and grease stored in containers on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) reminds you that […]
As of today, Dec. 23, Arizona now has 473,273 positive coronavirus cases, with 6,058 new cases reported today (up from 5,859 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 62,159 cases are in Pima County (up 815 from yesterday). There have been 8,179 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (54 reported […]
All of us at the City of Tucson wish you a safe and happy holiday season. This is the final NewsNet of 2020. We’ll see you again on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. During this holiday, and moving into the new year, please wear a mask, social distance from others, and observe all safety precautions so […]
