Justin Sayers
Enquirer
Tucson, AZ, United States
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Yes, you can buy alcohol in Kentucky on Election Day. Here's why the law changed.
Election Day can be a celebration or a nightmare, depending on your political preference. And what better way to honor the occasion than with a drink. → Read More
President Donald Trump to campaign in Tucson Monday
Trump will be holding a rally at the Tucson International Airport as part of a two-city Arizona stop. → Read More
Winter street fair along Tucson's 4th Avenue canceled
The decision to forgo the fair that draws thousands to Fourth Avenue "heartbreaking," organizers say. → Read More
Tucson's FBI office offers assurances over federal election crime worries
The FBI also is calling on the public to help provide tips of what may constitute illegal activities. → Read More
PACC director Kristen Hassen resign, to take new job in Texas
The resignation of Hassen, who was hired here 3 1/2 years ago, is effective Nov. 1. → Read More
Old Tucson announces 'indefinite' closure; Pima County to decide park's future
Starting Sept. 14, the county will begin working on a new plan and will "seek ideas from potential operators." → Read More
With coronavirus cases at lowest totals since May, officials 'anxious' about student-caused jump
Pima County has moved into the state's "moderate" status for business reopening. → Read More
Kirkpatrick to defend seat against veteran in Southern Arizona's CD2 race
Incumbent Ann Kirkpatrick easily won her primary race Tuesday. → Read More
Tucson Coronavirus Patients Being Transferred to Phoenix, Out of State
Dr. Theresa Cullen, the Pima County health director, said referrals are initiated when the hospitals’ staffs feel they cannot adequately provide long-term care for patients, such as keeping someone on a ventilator longer than a day. → Read More
Not wearing a face mask in Tucson could cost you $50
The City Council's move is allowed by the city charter, which says the council can “make regulations to prevent the spread of diseases." → Read More
Tucson adopts $1.7B budget cap at last minute, call to "defund" police delayed
The council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to adopt a spending cap for the new fiscal year, which started on Wednesday. → Read More
Mayor Romero displays Black Lives Matter banner across Tucson's City Hall
The "Black Lives Matter" banner put up to commemorate Juneteenth is visible from the west side of City Hall. → Read More
COVID-19 testing blitz continues in Tucson next two Saturdays
The fourth Saturday of the testing blitz is scheduled for this Saturday. → Read More
Leading Republican challenger to Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick drops out
Shay Stautz had received the most contributions among Republican challengers to the Democratic incumbent. → Read More
City of Tucson: Talk of worker furloughs, layoffs premature, but not ruled out
It's still too early to know exactly what steps the city will need to take to weather the financial impact from the pandemic, City Manager Michael Ortega told City Council → Read More
Bird pulls e-scooters off Tucson streets to help curb coranavirus spread
Bird said they took their efforts to "discourage non-critical mobility" and "to help flatten the COVID-19 curve." → Read More
Tucson restaurants now allowed to serve as pop-up grocery stores
On Wednesday, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero allowed restaurants to adhere to the state's changes without having to update their certificates of occupancy or businesses licenses. → Read More
Tucson police: Stop partying during the coronavirus outbreak
Tucsonans who attend large gatherings during mandated social distancing requirements prompted by COVID-19 could be charged with a misdemeanor, Police Chief Chris Magnus said in a statement Tuesday. → Read More
Most Pima County employees still working from office amid coronavirus outbreak
In Pima County, 90% of 7,000 employees are still going to work everyday; many city of Tucson employees are working remotely. → Read More
Tucson City Council votes to extend e-scooter pilot program by another six months
The e-scooter program has drawn some neighborhood complaints, but city manager recommended expansion of the program to help attract more low-income riders. → Read More