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Greg Kuykendall, left, and Scott Warren outside the federal courthouse in Tucson.

Final charge dismissed against humanitarian aid worker Scott Warren

Feb 28, 2020 Prosecutors declined to say why they dropped the case against Warren.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

Diversity and desegregation in TUSD

Feb 28, 2020 After decades of legal battles and diversification efforts, the Tucson Unified School District wants to be released from court supervision.
Tens of thousands of Tucsonans took part in Cyclovia, October 2019.

Route set for Tucson's spring 2020 Cyclovia

Feb 27, 2020 The path will include downtown and South Tucson streets.
Craig Station, a coal fired power plant in northwest Colorado, is slated to close by 2030.

As Western coal plants close, what happens to their water?

Feb 27, 2020 Closures looming, communities are starting to discuss how this newly freed up water should be put to use.
The UA Confucius Institute hosted musical performances and health and wellness programs on campus.

UA Confucius Institute closing

Feb 27, 2020 Political tensions with China impacted the operation of the cultural center.
Raising concerns that the board rushed to a decision too quickly, Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo was the only member who voted against the “gun sanctuary” resolution.

Maricopa County becomes largest to approve 'Second Amendment sanctuary' measure

Feb 27, 2020 The county joins a growing movement of places adopting resolutions to counter policies that could be seen as infringing on gun rights.
A line of lockers at a high school.

Initiative filed to block Arizona school voucher expansions

Feb 27, 2020 The voter initiative would cap growth on the state's school voucher program and put in place several other limits.
Tohono O’odham Chairman Ned Norris Jr. told a House subcommittee Wednesday, Feb. 26 the construction of a border wall on sacred sites was akin to building a wall in Arlington National Cemetery.

Hearing looks at border wall construction's impact on Native American sites

Feb 27, 2020 The chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation compared it to building a wall at Arlington National Cemetery.
December 2018 file photo of Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick in the AZPM studios.

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick returns to House after alcohol treatment

Feb 27, 2020 Kirkpatrick will hold a "Congress on your corner" event this weekend as part of her return.
New north side entrance at the University of Arizona main library.

UA library construction project reaches milestone

Feb 26, 2020 Renovation of the main library almost complete, new construction continues.
Attorney Cristobal M. Galindo outside the Supreme Court in November, after the court heard arguments in the case of Sergio Hernández, a Mexican 15-year-old who was on the Mexican side of the border when he was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent standing in the U.S. The court Tuesday ruled that Sergio’s parents, Mexican citizens, do not have the right to sue the agent.

Court says Mexicans cannot sue Border Patrol agents in fatal shootings

Feb 26, 2020 A ruling on Tuesday about a cross-border shooting in Texas could affect a decision on a similar case that took place in Arizona.
The dome of the Arizona Capitol Museum in Phoenix.

State lawmakers debate bill on treatment of Lyme disease

Feb 26, 2020 The bill failed in the Arizona House, but a parliamentary move could mean another vote dealing with long-term treatment of the disease.
Cars driving with downtown Phoenix in the background

Phoenix Council votes 5-4 for civilian oversight of police

Feb 26, 2020 The vote came after dozens of mostly Hispanic and African American community members spoke for a citizen review board with investigative powers.
The U.S.-Mexico border fence.

Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras

Feb 25, 2020 Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
The Supreme Court rejected Arizona’s bid to challenge what it says is California’s practice of unfairly assessing taxes on thousands of out-of-state businesses for “doing business” in the state, even though they may only own a stake in a company operating in California.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Arizona challenge to California tax law

Feb 25, 2020 The challenge came over a tax California collects from Arizona companies "doing business" in that state.
Arizona Public Media.

Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

Feb 25, 2020 Advocates say as a result many immigrants are dropping government social services, including citizens and legal residents.

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