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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Ivie, who was killed outside of Bisbee Tuesday.

Mexico May be Holding 2 in Border Patrol Shooting

Oct 3, 2012 Cochise County acting sheriff says arrests made; feds won't confirm

Samantha Dickens, in her dinning room serving dinner for her and her husband. All these food items were purchased as part of the SNAP challenge.

Tucsonans Tackle Eating on $20 a Week

Oct 2, 2012 Participants say they wanted to experience what those receiving federal food assistance do every week

Olivier Guyon, University of Arizona physicist and astronomer, winner of a MacArthur 'genius grant.'

UA Scientist Wins 'Genius' Grant

Oct 2, 2012 MacArthur Foundation awards physicist Olivier Guyon $500K

Border Patrol Agent Killed, Second Wounded

Oct 2, 2012 Shooting early Tuesday north of U.S.-Mexican border

After Strong Start, Monsoon Ends With Mixed Results

Oct 1, 2012 Rainfall totals vary widely; official Tucson measurement 6.02 inches

By now most people have had an opportunity to navigate the ongoing construction along the modern streetcar line & traffic has been impacted along the entire route and it's clear that this transportation project will have an impact on the community and Cycling.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Sep 27, 2012 Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues

AZ Week: Medicaid Decisions on Horizon

Sep 27, 2012 Brewer, Legislature to mull expansion under Affordable Care Act

The Ironwood tree can live up to 800 years.

New Manager At Ironwood Forest NM

Sep 27, 2012 UA grad to take reins at remote monument northwest of Tucson

$TUSD moms work on hands-on math projects during the 12th Annual Title I Family Conference.$

TUSD Parents: Math Students For A Day

Sep 27, 2012 Dozens attend conference for low-income families

Citizens, scientists, economists, and politicians work to transition our current food system into one that grows healthy foods while employing sustainable practices.

Organic Food Production in Transition

Sep 25, 2012 Senior member of Union for Concerned Scientists suggests caution

Attorneys for the state of Arizona and the US Dept of Justice appeared in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to argue SB 1070.

Fed Court Rejects Request to Block SB 1070

Sep 25, 2012 Civil rights groups sought injunction against 'stop, check' provision

Tom Early, Lieutenant for the Tucson Police Department is raising awareness about the ongoing problem of metal theft in our community.

Metal Thefts Cost $2M in Tucson

Sep 24, 2012 Police, business groups hope to raise awareness, reduce problem

The "Read to a Dog" program at the Pima County public libraries uses therapy dogs as a way to promote literacy among children.

Children Learn to Read, With Dogs as Captive Audience

Sep 24, 2012 The “Read to a Dog” program helps kids lose the fear of reading out loud

AZ Week: Open Primary Proposition Forum

Sep 21, 2012 Pro: 'Dissatisfaction with existing system'; Con: 'Subverts democracy'

State Reports Improved Revenues for 2012

Sep 21, 2012 Fiscal year finished $26M better than previously reported

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released today (September 20th) a report on the Hispanic Market in Tucson and surrounding communities.

Latino Spending at $7.3B in Pima County

Sep 20, 2012 'All businesses can benefit' as population gains economic influence

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