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Protests begin outside of the Pima County Superior Court following the reinstatement of an abortion ban on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022.

Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion

May 23, 2025 The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association.
Raymond Mattia was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents outside his doorstep on the night of May 18, 2023.

'We still have no closure:' Deadly Border Patrol incidents leave families searching for justice

May 23, 2025 Customs and Border Protection is the nation's largest law enforcement agency. What happens when people are hurt or killed on their watch?
With nearly 42,000 incarcerated people, Arizona has one of the largest prison populations in the country.

Arizona plans to carry out its second execution this year

May 22, 2025 Prosecutors filed a request Thursday with the Arizona Supreme Court to set a briefing schedule leading up to the execution of Richard Kenneth Djerf.
A scale and gavel

Ex-fraternity alumni president sentenced

May 22, 2025 He was found guilty of stealing money from the organization.
Damage from 2024's Hurricane Helene.

Federal budget reductions could alter hurricane outlook

May 21, 2025 UA researchers' forecast depends on weather data from agency earmarked for cuts.
Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2025 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. January 10, 2025

UA faculty member picked for AI steering committee

May 21, 2025 The committee seeks to establish guardrails on a rapidly evolving technology.
The Tucson League of Mexican-American Women accepts a $30,000 grant from the Latinos in Heritage Conservation at the City of South Tucson on Monday, May 19, 2025. The funds will be used towards identifying and documenting historic sites and histories throughout the city.

South Tucson awarded $30K grant to preserve Latinx cultural and historic heritage

May 21, 2025 The community-driven project will document stories, historic landmarks and cultural traditions.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors meets at the County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Board of Supervisors delays property tax vote - again

May 20, 2025 Some supervisors say more planning is needed before approving Matt Heinz’s proposal, despite growing concerns over housing insecurity and homelessness.
Bendire's thrasher.

Petition seeks endangered status for rapidly declining desert songbird

May 20, 2025 The Center for Biological Diversity urges federal protection as the species nears collapse in U.S. deserts.
A Tucson Fire Department engine responds to a scene.

Firefighters have increased levels of PFAS UA researchers find

May 20, 2025 Frontline workers also have elevated levels of certain PFAS.
Mayor Regina Romero delivers her annual Report to Tucsonans at the Tucson Convention Center on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Tucson Mayor Romero heads to Qatar for economic summit

May 20, 2025 The Qatar Economic Forum gathers world leaders and corporate CEOs to discuss the future of the worldwide economy.
A billboard is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, June 10, 2023, near the health care facility of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, which has been affected by a gigantic Medicaid fraud scheme involving sober living homes that promised help to Native Americans seeking to kick alcohol and other additions. Navajo National Attorney General Ethel Branch said Monday, June 12, 2023, that Navajo law enforcement teams that fanned out over metro Phoenix in recent weeks made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes on the streets amid the state crackdown.

20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona

May 20, 2025 The charges against Happy House Behavioral Health include conspiracy, fraud, forgery, theft, and money laundering.
The University of Arizona men's basketball team battles against USC in their Pac-12 Tournament game.

Arizona and UCLA to play at Intuit Dome in game honoring late Hall of Famer Bill Walton

May 20, 2025 His son Luke played for the Wildcats and the elder Walton broadcast games involving both schools.
Election workers open ballots at Maricopa County's election center in Phoenix during the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election. Maricopa County is set to hire a company to spend a year auditing its election procedures.

Maricopa County poised to hire national consulting firm for review of election procedures

May 20, 2025 BerryDunn is recommended for a $400,000 audit aimed at making systems more secure and efficient.
Pima County Attorney Laura Conover at her campaign watch party at the Silver Room, on Primary Election night, Tuesday, July 30.

Pima County suing Trump administration over funds for asylum seekers

May 17, 2025 Pima County is suing the Department of Homeland Security to recover millions the government owes for sheltering asylum seekers in 2024 and 2025.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly speaks at a press conference addressing the impact of Medicaid cuts on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly criticizes GOP push for Medicaid cuts and work mandates

May 16, 2025 Healthcare leaders warn a tax cut bill could jeopardize care for thousands amid Arizona’s mental health and housing crises.

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