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Arizona state Sen. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, said that in 30 years of living near the border, he has not seen immigration as bad as he says it is today. Gowan was in Washington to meet with federal lawmakers on the issue.

Gowan, other officials go to Washington to plead for border action

Nov 10, 2023 The event comes at a time when migrant encounters at the southern border have reached historic highs.
A mail-in ballot from the 2023 Pima County Election.

The Buzz: Recapping off-year election results

Nov 10, 2023 Education bonds and overrides largely succeed around the state, and Democrats continue Tucson government dominance.

Humane Society board chair says evidence points to missing pets likely fed to snakes

Nov 9, 2023 The Humane Society of Southern Arizona says texts show that animals likely used as snake feed.
Students, activist groups, and community members march on the University of Arizona campus in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz. The Israel-Hamas conflict has reportedly killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, and over 1,400 Israelis since Oct. 7.

UA Students hold “Shut it Down for Palestine” rally

Nov 9, 2023 Hundreds of students and community members marched on the UofA Campus on Thursday, Nov. 9 as part of a national day of protest.
Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., at President Donald Trump’s rally in Phoenix in February, faces a difficult election in the fall to fill out the remaining two years of the late Sen. John McCain’s term, who she was appointed to replace in 2018.

Former Arizona senator reports being molested while running in Iowa

Nov 9, 2023 Martha McSally described the Wednesday morning attack in a video she posted online.
This photo distributed by NextEra Energy Resources shows the 100-megwatt Borderlands Wind Project, which entered service in late 2021. Its 34 turbines will provide enough energy for Tucson Electric Power to supply 26,000 average homes.

BLM halts SunZia Transmission Project in Arizona amid concerns over cultural impact

Nov 9, 2023 A temporary suspension sparks consultations as the Bureau of Land management responds to cultural concerns, impacting a segment of the transmission project

Ballot counting continues in Pima County

Nov 8, 2023 Officials are wrapping up their work

Environmental groups raise concerns over proposed border road impact on endangered jaguars and critical habitat

Nov 8, 2023 Environmental groups say they want no new construction, in response to a proposed border road and its potential impact on endangered jaguars and other endangered and threatened species.
Two "Vote Here" signs sit outside the Armory Park Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in downtown Tucson.

Southern Arizona election results

Nov 7, 2023 Tucson Democrats appear to have a clean sweep. Some other races are too close to call.
A shady, grassy area of the University of Arizona campus, facing south towards Arizona Stadium.

UA gets a new threat assessment director

Nov 7, 2023 Dr. Jessie Semmann assumed her new role shortly before the one year mark of last year's deadly on campus shooting.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

AZ Board of Regents considers new tuition model for UA

Nov 7, 2023 Their final decision will be made later this month on Nov. 16.
A solar array used by Tucson Electric Power to add renewable energy to the grid, August 2019

TEP's energy plan under review

Nov 7, 2023 Assessing Tucson Electric Power's path to carbon neutrality and natural gas debate
Researchers note being alone is not the same as feeling lonely.

New UA study examines aspects of loneliness and being alone

Nov 7, 2023 They aren't as connected as you might think.
'Dreamers' demonstrate on UA campus for in-state tuition, April 29, 2015.

New scholarship helps University of Arizona Dreamers

Nov 7, 2023 A new scholarship will provide certain students considered Dreamers with up to 60% of tuition to attend the UA.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

Nov 7, 2023 The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.

School bus driver charged for allegedly smuggling migrants

Nov 7, 2023 Border Patrol agents arrested a school bus driver last week accused of using a school bus to pick up unauthorized migrants.

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