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The Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse, 405 W. Congress Street in Tucson.

DOJ sanctuary city crackdown won't impact Arizona cities, US attorney's office says

Feb 11, 2020 The state doesn't have sanctuary cities or policies that fit that definition, an assistant U.S. attorney in Arizona said.

The National Congress of American Indians President said in the 18th annual State of Indian Nations address that Indian Country is strong, but still faces many challenges from the government.

NCAI president: Tribal sovereignty still threatened from ‘every corner’

Feb 11, 2020 Fawn Sharp said while the state of Indian nations is strong, policymakers and others threaten Indigenous self-governance.

The proposed site of the Rosemont Copper mining project is in the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona.

District judge overturns another part of Rosemont Mine approval

Feb 11, 2020 The judge on Monday threw out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's approval of the project.

Tohono O'odham Nation denounces border wall construction and blasting of cultural sites

Feb 11, 2020 The blasting project reportedly went through Monument Hill, an Indigenous burial site on ancestral Tohono O'odham land.

Ducey funding plan for low-performing schools gets first legislative approval

Feb 11, 2020 Project Rocket determines per-pupil funding at schools given lower grades by the Education Department.

The Bacanora Museum in the town after which the agave spirit is named, in Sonora, Mexico.

Agave liquor Bacanora gains protected status in EU

Feb 10, 2020 Industry proponents say the recognition could up the appeal and value of Sonora's regional spirit.

Some Arizona counties have passed resolutions vowing to defend gun rights.

More Arizona counties approve 'sanctuary' resolutions on gun rights

Feb 10, 2020 La Paz and Yavapai counties have declared themselves to be "Second Amendment sanctuary counties."

Rain, snow expected early this week over New Mexico, Arizona

Feb 10, 2020 Winter weather is returning to parts of New Mexico and Arizona early this week.

Archive Tucson: In the shadow of the freeway

Feb 10, 2020 Historian Lydia Otero talks about growing up in a neighborhood that was partly erased by the construction of I-10.

A man fills out a presidential preference card for the Democratic Iowa caucus at a satellite event in Green Valley on Feb. 3, 2020.

How do earlier primaries influence Arizonans?

Feb 7, 2020 About two dozen states will hold primary events before Arizona.

File photo of a crate containing ballots at the Pima County Elections Department.

How Pima County processes mail ballots

Feb 7, 2020 Elections officials want to reassure voters the process is secure.

Election workers process mail ballots at the Pima County Elections Department.

Caucusing in Arizona, voting security, Operation Stonegarden denied

Feb 7, 2020 Plus, barriers to opioid treatment in rural Arizona.

A sign indicating a polling place near Fourth Avenue in Tucson, Election Day, Nov. 7, 2018.

Ensuring security in Arizona elections

Feb 6, 2020 County and state election officials discuss how they're working to combat misinformation and interference in the 2020 race.

A Tucson Fire Department vehicle and gear.

CenturyLink faces scrutiny over 911 outages

Feb 6, 2020 Page and Tucson have both dealt with 911 failures.

The project would include an exhibition hall, visual arts center, hotel, apartments and office space.

Rio Nuevo starts prepping lawsuit against Tucson Gem Show site developer

Feb 6, 2020 Allan Norville has until Sept. 2020 to start construction on a permanent home for the Tucson Gem Show.

The dome of the Arizona Capitol Museum in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to let landowners build border walls with no permits

Feb 6, 2020 Private landowners wouldn't need to ask the city or county for a permit under the legislation, which is heading to the Arizona Senate.

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