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After two decades of drought, parts of Lake Mead that were once underwater have been exposed as the lake falls to historically low levels.

21st annual Water Resources Research Center brings in international collaborators

Jul 13, 2023 The conference focused on water solutions in a changing arid climate.
The seal of Cochise County.

Douglas AMA challengers get AMA back on the ballot

Jul 13, 2023 The existence of the Douglas AMA will go back to voters in 2023 General Election
Kari Lake during the watch party for Arizona Republicans at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on Nov. 8, 2022.

Attorney says there is no conspiracy tied to decision to move Kari Lake's legal appeal to Pima County

Jul 13, 2023 The move is based on a new Arizona law.
Action from the USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge in Phoenix, July 5.

Fencing championships draw thousands to Phoenix

Jul 12, 2023 Tucsonans were among those testing their skills against competitors from the USA and around the world.
The Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower in Phoenix. January 2021.

AG Mayes to be acting Governor

Jul 12, 2023 She will be in charge while Governor Hobbs is out of state.

Trump supporter from Arizona who got caught up in a January 6 conspiracy theory sues Fox News

Jul 12, 2023 Raymond Epps, a former Marine who said he was forced from his Arizona home due to threats, is asking for unspecified damages and a jury trial.

Arizona woman who faked being a nurse practitioner during pandemic gets 5-year prison term

Jul 12, 2023 The Arizona Board of Nursing began investigating O’Guinn after she falsely claimed that she was a medical professional
The mobile unit was purchased and donated to Pima County by the nonprofit organization Friends of PACC.

PACC unveils new mobile veterinary unit to assist underserved areas

Jul 12, 2023 The Karen's Karing Van will connect a team of veterinarians and animal technicians to pet owners across the county.
The seal of Cochise County.

Cochise County Supervisors eye new contract for "ballot fraud countermeasures"

Jul 11, 2023 The supervisors put the vote on hold until July 25 so clarification regarding funding source may be made available.
Governor Katie Hobbs is speaking at a press conference in the automotive technology innovation center at Pima Community College in Tucson on Monday, July 7, 2023.

Hobbs visits PCC, announces new investment into community colleges

Jul 10, 2023 Governor Katie Hobbs announced that $2 million was allocated in the state budget for Pima County Community College's operational costs.
Clear skies during the first weeks of the monsoon marked a disappointing start for the season.

This summer's monsoon off to a slow start

Jul 10, 2023 Early weeks indicate southern Arizona will not reach last year's rainfall total.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Students repurpose old football jerseys into popular fashion

Jul 10, 2023 UA program teaches how to transform unused gear into upcycled goods.
President of the Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA), Carolyn Shafer, stands in one of her favorite places along Harshaw Creek in Patagonia, Arizona. Shafer has lived in the community for about 26 years.

Permitting timetable published for Southern Arizona critical minerals mine

Jul 7, 2023 The South32 Hermosa project is located in the Patagonia Mountains
File image from the Hoover Dam.

The Buzz: Tracing the Colorado River’s problems back for more than a hundred years

Jul 7, 2023 This week, we preview Thirst Gap, a new podcast from the team at NPR member station KUNC.
Harris visited the Gila River Indian Community on July 6, 2023, to address the administration’s plan to support Native communities.

Kamala Harris discusses commitment to Native communities during Arizona visit

Jul 7, 2023 The vice president met with Gila River youth leaders prior to her speech.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D). January 2023

Governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies

Jul 6, 2023 Gov. Katie Hobbs says the rule will go into effect immediately

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