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La Mar Park in Tucson's Rose Neighborhood has been transformed from a dump site to a working rain garden

Local Tucson non-profit is fighting drought in back yards and public spaces

Jan 14, 2024 Tucson Clean and Beautiful's Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program
Balaji Vaidyanathan with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) answers questions during a community meeting about a pending air quality permit for the South 32 Hermosa Mine project in Patagonia on Thursday, Jan. 11. Residents in the area are primarily concerned about potential negative health outcomes from manganese exposure. The Hermosa Mine looks to source "critical minerals" zinc, manganese, lead and silver from its two main deposits.

ADEQ proposes Air Quality permit for Mine near Patagonia

Jan 14, 2024 Locals oppose the South32 Hermosa mine, state concerns of manganese exposure.
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

Arizona projected to face $1.7 billion shortfall as revenues decline

Jan 12, 2024 The new projections from the state's Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
Border Patrol process hundreds of migrants on Dec. 5, 2023. Many are from African countries — Senegal, Guinea and Mauritania — and a smaller number are from India and Central and South America. Many say they came through a cut in the border wall.

Report finds Mexican cartels move migrants through Tucson Sector due to limited resources

Jan 11, 2024 A new report found that smuggling networks in Mexico take advantage of Border Patrol’s limited capacity in Arizona, which contributed to the increase in migrants.
A Celebration of Life was held for former Cochise County Supervisor Judy Gignac, who was the first woman elected to the board from 1977-1988. A photo of Gignac (left) with President Ronald Reagan (right) was displayed for attendees during the event. January 9, 2024.

Cochise County Celebrates life and legacy of first female county supervisor

Jan 11, 2024 Judy Gignac, who served on the board of supervisors from the late 1970s-late 1980s, passed away last month at 84
USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small shakes the hand of a Tohono O'odham Utility Authority employee during the groundbreaking near the Hickisaw District Office on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Tohono O’odham Utility Authority unveils expanded high-speed internet access

Jan 11, 2024 Funding for the project came from a $10 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect Program.
The seal of Cochise County.

Nonprofit sues Cochise County, alleges noncompliance with the Arizona Public Records Law

Jan 10, 2024 American Oversight alleges the county failed fully fulfill public records requests relating the 2022 General Election among other requests for records
Star, a two-year-old pit bull terrier, has been at the Pima Animal Care Center since Oct. 7, 2022. She was rescued by an animal protection officer.

PACC saves 72 animals in back-to-back hoarder rescues

Jan 10, 2024 24 dogs, 48 cats were impounded this week.
A group hangs out in the shade in Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

Hobbs announces $21 million for Tucson housing programs

Jan 10, 2024 The money is part of an $89 million statewide investment
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA settles $2.5M lawsuit over professor's on-campus killing

Jan 10, 2024 The settlement also includes mental health services for Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences faculty, staff and students impacted by the shooting.
A school bus.

Patagonia public schools consider four-day school week

Jan 10, 2024 Superintendent wants to reduce absenteeism, recruit and retain new teachers.
The Gadsden Hotel in Douglas, AZ. January 4, 2023.

The Gadsden Hotel lays off employees, temporarily closes restaurant and bar

Jan 9, 2024 20 out of 32 employees across the hotel and restaurant were laid off two days after the Christmas holiday
An election worker verifies a ballot on a screen inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. On Friday, Dec. 2, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming Arizona’s Maricopa County announced that more than 540,000 voters visited voting centers on Election Day and that only 248,000 Election Day ballots were counted. Therefore, the county “lost” some 292,000 votes.

Cochise Supervisors approve $50,000 funding request for extra voting machines ahead of elections

Jan 9, 2024 The goal of the new equipment is to reduce wait times at vote centers
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Former UA CFO retains $500,000 salary in new role amid fiscal challenges

Jan 9, 2024 Former University of Arizona Chief Financial Officer Lisa Rulney, after resigning amid a fiscal crisis, keeps her salary exceeding $500,000 in a new advisory role.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Family of slain UA professor reaches settlement with university and ABOR

Jan 9, 2024 Specific details have not been released yet.
I Am You 360 is building a second group of tiny homes to house clients right next to their office.

Local Tucson non-profit uses "whole healing" approach to fight homelessness

Jan 9, 2024 I Am You 360 provides homes and professional training for young at-risk Tucsonans

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