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James Webb Telescope scientists dive into interstellar study

Aug 15, 2022 Astronomers are beginning to settle into a routine of regular research assignments.

Water levels in Lake Powell, seen here in May 2021, are dipping dangerously low. The federal government has proposed an unprecedented plan to cut back on water supplies for Arizona, Nevada and California. The measure aims to keep water levels high enough to generate hydropower at the Glen Canyon Dam.

Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use

Aug 15, 2022 New cuts are expected on Tuesday.

The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

GSA hosts public meeting expanding Douglas’ Port of Entry

Aug 15, 2022 The new port is a project that many has been in the works for years.

The Tucson Fire Department uses a ladder truck to work with the Coronado National Forest and Pima County SAR to rescue 25 people stuck in a flash flood in Bear Canyon. August 13, 2022

Two dozen rescued from Bear Canyon

Aug 14, 2022 Tucson Fire was called in to rescue the adults and children.

Sinema took Wall Street money while killing tax on investors

Aug 14, 2022 Some Democrats say it is indefensible.

Kenneth Skinner’s house sits on a hillside in north Phoenix on July 1, 2022. The home is constructed with expanded polystyrene foam and Sabscrete, a concrete mix developed by Strata International Group.

3D printing and foam: Arizona organizations make homes more sustainable

Aug 14, 2022 Using technology to make the home of the future.

Migrants staying at Jesús el Buen Pastor, a migrant shelter in Tapachula, Mexico, line up for a free meal of black beans and tortillas on March 8, 2022. Guests are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the shelter and can’t take meals to go. Although migrants here have a roof, free meals and a mat or bed to sleep on, they must follow certain rules to stay.

Housing options limited for migrants forced to wait in southern Mexico

Aug 13, 2022 Sleeping outside for some is seen as better than staying in a shelter.

More Arizona counties have low COVID transmission

Aug 12, 2022 The CDC says a third of Arizona counties now are in the low transmission category.

Gov. Doug Ducey's office said Friday, August 12, 2022 that he directed crews to use shipping containers to close a gap in the U.S.-Mexico border.

Ducey orders crews to fill gaps in border wall

Aug 12, 2022 State contractors began moving and stacking 60-foot-long, 9-foot-tall shipping containers early Friday.

The Tucson Unified School District building.

TUSD offering free childcare for the first time

Aug 12, 2022 Demand is high for before and afterschool services

A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

The Buzz heads back to school

Aug 12, 2022 With classes back in session, we speak to educators about the coming school year.

Forest "greenup" could lead to increased mountain wildfire danger

Aug 11, 2022 Monsoon-assisted growth is expected to dry out and may provide fuel for potential fires.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, right, discuss plans to replace the 22nd Street Bridge at a press conference August 11, 2022.

Buttigieg says feds will help pay to rebuild 22nd Street bridge

Aug 11, 2022 In visit to Tucson, transportation secretary highlights long-discussed plan to upgrade route where buses and trucks are prohibited.

County Mental Health Support Team is Greenlit by Cochise County Supervisors

Aug 11, 2022 The team is funded by a $1.2 million grant.

Joe Arpaio loses 3rd comeback bid in town mayoral race

Aug 11, 2022 Arpaio lost his race for Maricopa County Sheriff in 2016.

A sign directs voters to a polling site set up at Temple Emanu-El in Tucson on Nov. 3, 2020.

Arizona county that saw election problems to waive city costs

Aug 10, 2022 Pinal County had a number of election issues.

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