Pima County Jail Transition Center Opens

Sep 7, 2023 The facility connects newly released individuals with community resources to prevent rearrest.

Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage

Sep 7, 2023 A report released by the Government Accountability Office offers the first independent assessment of damage caused by the building of more than 450 miles of wall.

Violent crime drops in Tucson's hotspot areas due to pilot program

Sep 7, 2023 The Place Network Investigations program first began in 2021.

Tucson moves to begin settlement of COVID-era lawsuit

Sep 6, 2023 The 2021 lawsuit argued that the City of Tucson violated its contract with the Tucson Police Officer’s Association when it implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.

70-year-old Tucson man sentenced after migrant smuggling and high-speed Border Patrol chase

Sep 6, 2023 Michael Ortiz has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for smuggling migrants after leading Border Patrol on a high-speed chase.

Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?

Sep 6, 2023 Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?

Secrecy around the local Humane Society's transfer of more than 300 small animals sparks concern and a reward

Sep 6, 2023 The CEO of the Humane Society says the anonymous rescue they worked with is refusing to provide documentation on at least 250 small mammals they supposedly found homes for. Animal advocates don’t know who the anonymous rescue could possibly be.

Water conservation measures announced for Grand Canyon National Park

Sep 6, 2023 Park officials said the water saving measures were effective immediately as crews cannot pump water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim to replenish water stores.

Hazardous waste drop off set for Saturday

Sep 6, 2023 The City of Tucson's monthly event also gives people a chance to get rid of unwanted electronics.

Wadsack recall falls short

Sep 5, 2023 Supporters could not gather the signatures they needed.

Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ

Sep 5, 2023 Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.

$1 million will help climate pollution in Pima County

Sep 5, 2023 The federal grant will help Pima County plan for a sustainable future.

Human smugglers primarily control migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, and are likely making billions

Sep 5, 2023 While many migrants are forced to wait in Mexico for a chance to seek asylum in the U.S., they become even more vulnerable to the criminal organization making staggering profits controlling who crosses the border and where.

Cochise College Launches Archiving Project

Sep 5, 2023 The college is seeking to build a collection of past commencement programs

Two Douglas churches burned in suspected arson case assess the damage and ways forward

Sep 1, 2023 Costs for rebuilding the two historic churches has yet to be determined.

The Buzz: A look at UA and ASU's move to the Big 12 Athletic Conference

Sep 1, 2023 The economics of a new media deal are driving the programs to leave a conference that is the only one many fans have ever known.

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