August 12 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

Arizona women’s tennis announces addition to coaching staff

Arizona women’s tennis is adding Lily Woods as a new assistant coach. Woods brings her coaching experience from Mercer University and a strong playing background at Wofford College.

On a perfect fit for UA men’s basketball, Becky Burke scheduling up and more | Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: News and views on RJ Godfrey, the ideal late addition to the Arizona men’s basketball lineup; the UA women’s team playing a legit nonconference schedule; and more.

TUSD board raises district budget to $807 million

Tucson Unified School District's governing board approved the first round of 2026-2027 budget revisions in a 4-1 vote, raising the expenditure budget to $807 million from $801 million. Board member Sadie Shaw voted no, citing insufficient financial details.

Phoenix lands new seasonal flight to Oaxaca for Day of the Dead

PHOENIX — The latest flight route between Arizona and Mexico is a new city for the airline with the largest flight capacity at Phoenix Sky Har…

TUSD: School lunches safe from ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

Tucson Unified School District students should be clear from a parasitic explosive diarrhea outbreak. The district sources domestically from produce vendors Greco and Sons and Pivot Produce to comply with federal standards and maintain strict food safety controls this school year.

More TUSD students to have access to AI in classroom

Tucson Unified School District's governing board approved policy revisions expanding AI access for students, including middle school use of approved AI platforms, in a 3-2 vote.

Jaguar filmed in Arizona again as advancing border wall threatens his return route to Mexico

The Center for Biological Diversity released footage confirming Cinco’s presence near two 30-foot border walls being built, signaling increased barriers to jaguar movement and habitat connectivity in southern Arizona.

Lawyers for molested girls ask AZ Supreme Court to reconsider church immunity

PHOENIX — The attorneys for two girls molested for years by their father are making a last-ditch effort to convince the Arizona Supreme Court …

Adopt a Friend: This week’s animals

Adoptable animals at Pima Animal Care Center

Robert Refsnyder’s release marks end of MLB run for Arizona’s 2012 champs

Greg Hansen’s notebook: Robert Refsnyder’s release by the Mariners closes the MLB chapter for Arizona’s 2012 national championship team, which produced six major leaguers.