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Students and staff enjoy the snowfall on the University of Arizona mall. From February 22, 2019.

An Unusual Tucson Sight: Snow in the City

Feb 22, 2019 While multiple feet blanketed the mountains, flakes were falling on the city Friday morning.
The southern slope of Sentinel Peak, also known as "A Mountain," covered in buffelgrass.

Flowers and Fire: Rain a Double-Edged Sword in the Desert

Feb 22, 2019 While moisture can mean impressive wildflower blooms, recent rains are fueling invasive species that feed wildfires.
Researchers view the collective behavior of ants to search for links to human behavior.

UA Scientist Looks At Significance of Small-Scale Social Life

Feb 22, 2019 Finding clues to human intelligence in behavior of bees and ants
Signs held by No More Deaths supporters before the start of trial of four volunteers, Jan. 15, 2019.

Charges Dropped Against 4 Migrant Aid Volunteers

Feb 22, 2019 The No More Deaths members will be fined but receive no jail time.
Workers install solar panels on a rooftop.

The State of Solar Power

Feb 21, 2019 Where does support for renewable energy stand after the failure of Proposition 127 last fall?
A plow refuels in the Flagstaff area, Feb. 21, 2019.

Snow Storm Closes Arizona Schools, Clinics

Feb 21, 2019 A record-breaking storm hit north-central Arizona on Thursday.
Myriam Moscona's parents were born in Bulgaria and settled in Mexico after World War II.

Sephardic Jews and Their Language Inspire Mexican Writer

Feb 21, 2019 Myriam Moscona focuses on her heritage and the language of her elders: Ladino, also called Judeo-Spanish.
Families seeking asylum await processing outside the port of entry in Nogales, Sonora, on Sept. 4, 2018.

Nogales, Sonora, Opens New Shelter For Migrants

Feb 21, 2019 With wait times getting longer and temperatures dropping, the city opened a new shelter and started taking in families this week.
Five additional rows of concertina wire added to border fence in Nogales, Arizona, by U.S. Army soldiers, Feb. 6, 2019.

Tucson Joins Nogales in Fight Over Concertina Wire on Border Fence

Feb 21, 2019 The City Council voted to back the small border town in its fight with the federal government.
Pima County is getting input on a possible change to the legal age of tobacco purchase.

County Fires Up Debate Over New Tobacco Sales Measure

Feb 20, 2019 The ordinance would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21, including vaping products.
Arizona State Capitol building.

Bill That Nearly Scuttled Drought Plan Shelved

Feb 20, 2019 The Arizona House Speaker pulled the bill after a lengthy hearing.
Tucson woke up to snow on the Catalina Mountains. Feb. 19, 2019

Tucson's Wet Winter Continues

Feb 20, 2019 The city of Tucson expects more rain in town and snow on the mountains.
The U.S. is the largest importer of Mexican avocados, according to data from importers and exporters.

Super Bowl a Touchdown for Mexican Avocados

Feb 19, 2019 For many Americans, the big game isn't complete without guacamole, and Mexican exporters know it.
Protesters on a downtown Tucson corner denounce President Donald Trump's emergency declaration over border security, Feb. 18, 2019.

Tucson Protesters Decry Trump Emergency Declaration

Feb 19, 2019 The demonstration downtown was one of dozens around the country.
Certain restaurant and hotel customers in Arizona may have had their data exposed last month.

Data Breach Hits Restaurants, Hotels Across Arizona

Feb 19, 2019 The affected businesses are located in several cities, including metropolitan Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson and Yuma.
Lute Olson, in 2017.

Former Coach Lute Olson Suffers Minor Stroke

Feb 19, 2019 A hospital statement says the Hall of Famer is in good condition, but will need some rehab.

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