Eric Fink

Tucson

Reporter @KVOA. Politics guy. Passionate storyteller. Passionate left-hander. SoCal native. @SFGiants fan for life. Mildly decent golfer.

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University of Arizona faculty call for action against federal funding cuts

5 days ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - More than 850 faculty members from the University of Arizona are urging President Saresh Garimella and campus leaders to oppose what they describe as government attacks on universities and higher education. Nearly 1,000 faculty members participated in a vote, which resulted in a strong mandate. "91 percent is an overwhelming mandate to listen," said Ted Downing, a professor at the university for over 50 years.
Southern Arizonans both overjoyed, surprised by election first American Pope

6 days ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Southern Arizonans are reacting to the news that Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago was elected Thursday as the first United States-born pope in history. "We were absolutely amazed when an American was named Pope," Tucsonan JD Shulec said. Shulec joined his wife and daughter to say a prayer for the new pontiff at St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson only hours after the announcement came from The Vatican.
Tucson officer hospitalized after attack at eastside gas station

1 week ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Tucson police officer is recovering in the hospital after being seriously injured in an attack at a gas station on Golf Links and Wilmot. The incident occurred yesterday morning when the officer witnessed a shoplifting suspect assault a store employee inside the Quick Trip. The officer attempted to intervene, leading to a confrontation in the parking lot. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Richard Lopez, ran but was caught by the officer.
Saguaro National Park and other landmarks affected by federal job cuts

2 months ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) Some Southern Arizonans are angry and disappointed as some job cuts at the federal level have landed at our national parks. "I'm very concerned that this will disappear if not protected," avid hiker Peggy Pierson said. Peggy Pierson lives in Michigan. When she snowbirds each winter in Tucson,Saguaro National Park is her favorite spot. But the flagpole is bare Monday.
Local doctors watching closely as Measles cases spread nationwide

2 months ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

Tucson, Ariz. (KVOA) - Measles cases are spreading to 10 states across the country, Friday night, including Texas and New Mexico. According to the CDC, there are more than 160 cases confirmed across the country. The CDC confirms a child died in Texas this week from Measles, the first Measles death in the United States in 10 years. Glenda Miranda is a registered nurse. She is also a new grandmother who worries about the outbreak hitting her community.
Southern Arizona sheriffs react after Gov. Hobbs unveils latest executive order aimed at border security

2 months ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, AZ -- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs unveiled 'Operation Desert Guardian' this past Tuesday. It's an executive order aimed at strengthening border security throughout Arizona's four border counties, Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz and Yuma. According to the executive order, $28 million from Arizona's Border Security Fund will go to this effort, aimed at creating a joint task force between state, local and federal law enforcement to keep criminals and drugs out of our local communities.
Potential cuts to NIH funding could have big impact on UA research

2 months ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) Now, a visiting professor at the University of Arizona, Jim Alwine, spent his career teaching and researching at the University of Pennsylvania. Alwine is a virologist who's done lots of molecular biology research. His lab was primarily funded with dollars from the National Institutes of Health. "I was funded by NIH for 38 years, continuously," Alwine said. "Overhead costs that keep the staff, the university, the facilities, the lab, the project going.
Interchange reopened at Interstate 10 and Orange Grove

Feb 13, 2025 | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Drivers on the northwest side will now have an easier commute as construction on a busy interchange is complete. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reopened the interchange at Interstate 10 and Orange Grove. The interchange had been closed for almost two years, with only the westbound on-ramp remaining open. This project is part of a larger $170 million effort to improve traffic flow by widening I-10 between Ina and Ruthrauff.
Flu cases on rise in Arizona, across country

Feb 10, 2025 | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) It may be that time of year but this year the flu is spreading particularly fastDr. Sudha Nagalingam with El Rio Health is very busy. "This year, according to ADHS, we're seeing a 37% increase in flu over the last two weeks compared to this time last year," Nagalingam, an infectious disease internist, said. Dr. Andrew Saal is the Assistant Medical Director at the Pima County Health Department. He tells News 4 Tucson the numbers were especially high at the end of last month.
Chiefs, Eagles superfans ready for Super Bowl LIX

Feb 8, 2025 | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) How did a Tucsonan become the biggest Chiefs fans west of Kansas City? Well, Jose Monreal did shell out another $35 dollars per year for a personalized license plate. "When people see me on the road, I either get a good thumbs up or i get the finger," Monreal said. "I became a Chiefs fan when I followed {Joe} Montana when he played for the 49ers. So, when he got traded, I swapped over the Chiefs and been dedicated to the Chiefs ever since.