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The San Pedro River post-Monsoon rain. September 14, 2023.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Nov 22, 2024 Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.
Illustration of the Parker Solar Probe flyby of the Sun.

Parker Solar Probe making history six years after launch

Nov 22, 2024 Robotic explorer is the first to sail through the sun's atmosphere.
Officials from local and federal agencies sign the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Partnership Memo of Understanding at the Historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley, Ariz., on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. From left to right: Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson council member for Ward 3, Martha Williams, Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Amy Lueders, Southwest Regional Director for the USFWS, Bruce Bracker, Santa Cruz County Vice-Chair and Supervisor for District 3 and Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Chair and Supervisor for District 5.

Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge

Nov 22, 2024 US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.
The badge of the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case

Nov 21, 2024 Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.
A Border Patrol vehicle drives along a section of fence at the Organ Pipe National Monument, west of Lukeville, Arizona, on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

New Border Patrol chief talks challenges, wins in the Tucson Sector

Nov 21, 2024 AZPM’s Danyelle Khmara interviewed Tucson Sector Border Patrol Chief Sean McGoffin about migrant trends, desert dangers, smuggling, and policy changes across administrations.
Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Contentious Pima sheriff’s race officially headed for a recount

Nov 21, 2024 The two candidates are currently separated by one-fifth of a percent of votes.
Border Patrol agents apprehend migrants outside of Sasabe, Arizona, in July 2024.

Migrant apprehensions remain low at U.S.-Mexico border

Nov 21, 2024 Federal data shows that migrant apprehensions in the Tucson sector remain low following Biden's June asylum restrictions.
Voter organizers have had concern over “ballot fatigue,” meaning voters might not fill out the entire ballot because it is so long.

Which races did Arizonans skip on their ballot?

Nov 20, 2024 Undervote varied from about one percent to nearly a quarter, depending on the race.
A canal carries Colorado River water to farmland near Poston, Arizona, owned and operated by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, a key player in Arizona's Drought Contingency Plan.

Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

Nov 20, 2024 The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.
Groups gathered in Tucson's Christopher Columbus Park Oct. 8, 2017, to demand the city change the name.

Tucson weighs renaming Christopher Columbus Park amid push to honor Tohono O’odham leader

Nov 20, 2024 The public comment period closes on November 25th.
Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly (right) speaks at a voting information session on May 3, 2024 in Tucson, Ariz.

Pima County Recorder faces questions about ballot request portal shutdown

Nov 19, 2024 Supervisor Steve Christy called for an independent investigation of Gabriella Cázares-Kelly.
Arizona Corporation Commission building in downtown Phoenix.

Commissioner Kevin Thompson advocates for Arizona ratepayers in BlackRock dispute

Nov 19, 2024 ACC joins multi-state effort to hold investment companies accountable for federal commitments.
$20 bills, USD.

Pima County acts to prevent financial mismanagement following scandal involving former Santa Cruz County treasurer

Nov 19, 2024 The county is implementing safeguards to protect against financial issues, such as the $40 million embezzlement case against Elizabeth Gutfahr.
Tourists visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on November 1, 2022.

Colorado River states are separated by a ‘giant chasm’ in negotiations

Nov 19, 2024 Arizona’s top water official outlined major differences between the states’ ideas about how to cut back on water use.
Governor Katie Hobbs looks at previously confiscated illicit drugs and weapons with acting border Commissioner Troy Miller and other officials following a press conference on Nov. 18, 2024.

Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump

Nov 18, 2024 Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies seizure of more than 6 million fentanyl pills and over 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing border security efforts.
Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Lappin responds to Nanos' narrow Sheriff re-election, recount pending

Nov 18, 2024 Heather Lappin said she is proud of the campaign she ran.

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