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University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

UA President to step down from his role in 2026, maybe sooner

Apr 2, 2024 UA President Robert Robbins informed the Arizona Board of Regents of his decision Tuesday morning.

Cochise County Election Director Resigns

Apr 2, 2024 Tim Mattix's resignation to take effect on April 20

Grijalva diagnosed with cancer

Apr 2, 2024 The longtime Congressman released the information this morning.

This photo provided by the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department shows Officer Adam Buckner. The Tucson police officer has died after a driver crashed into his patrol car while he was responding to a call with his siren on and lights flashing, authorities said Monday, April 1, 2024.

TPD officer dies after driver crashes into patrol car with sirens on, police chief says

Apr 1, 2024 Community members and other officers gave first aid and CPR to the officer before paramedics took him to Banner-University Medical Center.

Lou Conter, an Arizona crewman, attends ceremonies for the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 2016, in Honolulu. Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died on Monday, April 1, 2024, following congestive heart failure, his daughter said. He was 102.

Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102

Apr 1, 2024 Conter passed away on Monday at his home in Grass Valley, California.

Supervisor Rex Scott speaks about the Blue Ribbon Commission's final report at the Feb. 20, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Lesher: Past criminal justice reform efforts will shape new jail commission

Apr 1, 2024 The Pima County Administrator told the Board of Supervisors over the weekend that she is assembling a team of county staff to review justice reform efforts from at least the last seven years.

Arizona exports soar to record $28.79 billion, defy national decline

Apr 1, 2024 Top export categories include metal ores, semiconductors, and aerospace parts.

The stinknet weed (Oncosiphon pilulifer), seen here with a key for scale, was being traded as Globe chamomile before being renamed. Scientists say it is an invasive plant in our region.

Invasive Plant is Causing Concern in the Sonoran Desert

Apr 1, 2024 South African native can flourish in Central and Southern Arizona

New portal opens to fund community projects

Apr 1, 2024 State and local government entities and non-profits can apply for federal funding to support community projects.

A Customs and Border Protection drone is ready for launch in this undated photo. While U.S. military and border officials use drones for border surveillance, they say cartels may be sending many as 1,000 drones a month across the border to probe for weaknesses and sometimes deliver illicit goods.

Senators told of ‘alarming’ level of drone incursions at southern border

Mar 31, 2024 Cartels are sending as many as 1,000 unmanned drones across the border every month.

The shaft tower at the Energy Fuels Inc. uranium Pinyon Plain Mine is shown Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, near Tusayan, Ariz. The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work just south of Grand Canyon National Park on a long-contested project that largely has sat dormant since the 1980s.

Uranium is being mined near the Grand Canyon as prices soar and the US pushes for more nuclear power

Mar 30, 2024 The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work at a mine less than 10 miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon.

Mayes urges SCOTUS: protect emergency abortion care amid Idaho ban

Mar 30, 2024 The amicus brief comes weeks before the United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments for the case.

Tucson City Council member Steve Kozachik outside City Hall.

The Buzz: A longtime City Council member steps down

Mar 29, 2024 Steve Kozachik has been a known quantity on the council for more than a decade. He now leaves for a job that mirrors his past career.

Since the year 2000, the Pima County Medical Examiner has received nearly 4,000 sets of human remains from people who died crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Arizona. Here, a cross marking the place where a man in his 30s died in 2009 lays a few hundred yards from one of the water stations the nonprofit Humane Borders sets out for migrants crossing the desert.

Officials warn of dangers of crossing the border in anticipation of summer heat

Mar 28, 2024 Officials from both sides of the border warn migrants of the dangers of crossing the border in potentially deadly heat.

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) brings the ball up court while guarded by Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Wildcats lose in the Sweet 16

Mar 28, 2024 Chase Hunter scored 18 points and Clemson advanced to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history.

A banner for the Tucson Unified School District hangs in the school board's meeting room at the Duffy Community Center.

TUSD looks to reallocate $3.5 million out of its desegregation plan

Mar 27, 2024 The proposed changes come as the district looks to retain roles that were funded by pandemic era aid.

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