Indian migrants crossing U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona continues to increase

May 17, 2023 New data show migrant apprehensions at the Southern Arizona border are slightly up in April, right before the end of Title 42, with the number of migrants from India continuing to increase.

Sierra Vista schools look to change social studies curriculum

May 17, 2023 The public has 60 days to comment.

Tucson turns down TEP franchise while Cochise County approves jail tax

May 16, 2023 Southern Arizona voters went to the polls for special elections.

Plastic waste into construction blocks: Tucson strives for zero-waste model

May 16, 2023 Tucson city council unanimously approved an agreement with ByFusion to convert plastic waste into construction-grade building blocks.

Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud

May 16, 2023 An investigation that involved the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in at least 45 indictments by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Kari Lake headed to trial on last remaining claim in suit over loss in Arizona governor’s race

May 16, 2023 The judge says Lake should have the chance to present testimony about whether Arizona’s most populous county properly verified signatures on ballot affidavit envelopes.

Pima, Tucson near capacity since end of policy to expel migrants

May 15, 2023 Migrant services have reached a record high since Title 42 ended last Thursday, though whether that will continue isn’t clear.

Space X extravaganza tests limits of public understanding

May 15, 2023 Why the explosive test flight launched a debate over success vs. failure in engineering and science.

Special Elections this week in Tucson and Cochise County

May 15, 2023 A TEP franchise agreement and a jail tax are on the ballot.

This tribe’s land was cut in two by US borders. Its fight for access could help dozens of others

May 15, 2023 The Pascua Yaqui Tribe has drafted regulations in an effort to formalize the border-crossing process for their relatives in Mexico coming to their reservation in Arizona.

No more silence: Boarding school survivor Anita Yellowhair shares her story, over 60 years later

May 14, 2023 Anita Yellowhair, of Arizona, was one of thousands of children taken from their home to one of more than 400 boarding schools in the U.S.

Efforts to remove invasive giant reed in Arizona rivers and lakes continues with Department of Forestry grants

May 14, 2023 The invasive species brought to the U.S. from Southeast Asia, is wreaking havoc in about 30 mostly warm-weather states in the South and West, including Arizona.

It’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country

May 13, 2023 Arizona prices trail only California and Hawaii according to AAA.

Kari Lake election challenge shouldn't proceed, Arizona officials say

May 12, 2023 Arizona officials and the Democratic governor have urged a judge to throw out Republican Kari Lake’s last remaining election misconduct claim.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package

May 12, 2023 The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.

The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona

May 12, 2023 The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?

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