PIMA COUNTY ELECTIONSPOLITICS
April 9, 2025
Pima County District 5 Supervisor Candidates address housing, poverty, and conservation in public forum
One of the six Democrats will be appointed to the Board in the coming weeks.
SPORTS & RECREATIONUniversity of Arizona
April 9, 2025
Arizona hires Buffalo's Becky Burke as women's basketball coach
Burke replaces Adia Barnes, who left to become SMU’s coach last week.
Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders
President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.
BORDERIMMIGRATION
April 9, 2025
Tucson PD receiving $500,000 from state border security fund
The Tucson City Council voted to accept state funding designed to enhance law enforcement efforts against illegal immigration within the city.
POLITICS
April 9, 2025
Pima County Sheriff’s candidate files $2M claim alleging retaliation by Sheriff Chris Nanos
Heather Lappin accuses Nanos and senior leadership of interfering with her 2024 campaign through retaliatory investigations, false media statements, and unlawful leave conditions
Border Czar addresses Arizona lawmakers
He strongly defended the Trump Administration's actions.
University of Arizona
April 8, 2025
University of Arizona selects third leadership position from the University of Vermont
UA Administration announced Dr. Patricia Prelock has been appointed the new Provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
UCLA Study: Wastewater reuse could offset Colorado River water crisis
Arizona and Nevada lead in wastewater recycling but other states lag far behind, researchers find.
Democrats pushback on Arizona ICE Act
Democrats oppose the Arizona ICE Act, warning it mirrors 287g policies and could lead to racial profiling without improving public safety or stopping drug crime.
IN DEPTH
As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated
While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.
Through the 4-day Sunrise Dance, Apache girls transition into womanhood
A significant and highly spiritual event for the young lady and the Apache community.
School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope
Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
