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The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

Arizona conservation groups present 2025 Environmental Priorities to Governor Hobbs and Legislature

Jan 9, 2025 Over 35 organizations urge action on climate, water policies, clean energy and environmental justice in Arizona’s 2025 legislative session.

The former Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Douglas, AZ. The church was one of two prey to fire damage due to suspected arson. August 31, 2023. *Photo by Summer Hom, AZPM News.*

Douglas man receives 36 years for hate crimes, burning churches

Jan 9, 2025 Eric Ridenour, convicted of crimes in the burning of two churches in a historic district in Douglas, Arizona, received a sentence of 36 years in prison.

Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords talks with former Congressman Ron Barber and County Supervisor Rex Scott before speaking at a remembrance ceremony to honor survivors and those who were killed in the Tucson mass shooting 14 years ago.

Giffords takes hopeful tone at Jan. 8 remembrance ceremony

Jan 8, 2025 Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords spoke at a remembrance ceremony to honor survivors and those who were killed in the Tucson mass shooting 14 years ago.

A series of turquoise signs along southbound U.S. 89 near Tuba City proclaims the Navajo Nation’s resiliency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans

Jan 8, 2025 The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.

Mayor Regina Romero delivers her annual Report to Tucsonans at the Tucson Convention Center on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Mayor Romero delivers annual report on Tucson’s growth and challenges

Jan 8, 2025 Provides update on the city’s public safety, housing and infrastructure projects.

The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

Lawmakers condemn child fatality report's call to remove guns from households with children

Jan 7, 2025 The report, which was first published in November 2024, calls for guns to be removed from households with children to prevent firearm injury deaths.

A New Legacy: Tucson considers renaming Columbus Park to honor Tohono O’odham educator

Jan 7, 2025 Danny Lopez spent over 30 years teaching the Tohono O'odham Nation's traditional way of life to its people and surrounding community.

This crisis of elderly women facing homelessness is a new phenomenon, and the number of women in need is increasing. Their struggles are exacerbated by lack of affordable housing and shelter's having limited bed space. The woman featured in this photo is over 60.

New data shows more Tucson women, children without homes in 2024

Jan 7, 2025 There was a slight decrease in overall homelessness in Pima County last year, but an increase in women and young people without stable housing.

Arizona Corporation Commission building in downtown Phoenix.

New Arizona Corporation Commission sworn in, leadership roles announced

Jan 6, 2025 Republican Commissioner Kevin Thompson nominated as Chairman.

Tucson homicides go up in 2024, but stay below recent high

Jan 6, 2025 Tucson Police data show 66 homicides happened last year, an increase from the previous year.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaking with attendees at the 2023 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Buzz: Catching up with Arizona AG Kris Mayes

Jan 3, 2025 Mayes talks about what happened in 2024 and what may come in 2025.

Ruben Gallego becomes first Latino U.S. Senator from Arizona

Jan 3, 2025 Gallego will serve on the Banking, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and the Energy and Natural Resources committees.

In Arizona, support for mass deportation varies

Jan 3, 2025 Immigration and border security were top election issues that will carry into the new year.

Shovels at the groundbreaking of the Milagro on Oracle apartment complex in Tucson, Ariz., on Aug 24, 2023.

New Tucson low-income senior housing complex is filling up fast

Jan 3, 2025 Milagro on Oracle has about one-third of its 63 units left to fill.

Baboquivari Peak, the most sacred site for the Tohono O'odham people, can be seen from many parts of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.

Tohono O’odham Nation gains co-stewardship over sacred lands

Jan 2, 2025 The Tohono O’odham Nation and the Bureau of Land Management agree to co-steward the Baboquivari National Wilderness.

How climate change is changing the way Millennials plan for retirement

Jan 2, 2025 A University of Arizona study reveals how rising climate stress influences Millennial priorities in saving, spending and planning for the future.

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