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Wind, Dryness Lead to SE Arizona's First Warning of Season

Apr 6, 2015 Weather Service's 'Red Flag' in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday, could be extended beyond in 5 counties.

The 25-panel solar power system set-up of the roof of Enrique Ward's home.

Utilities Seek Donations for Solar on Low-Income Housing

Apr 6, 2015 Arizona's three largest power providers will install panels on Habitat for Humanity homes.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Legislature Wraps Up

Apr 3, 2015 The House adjourned at 3:30 a.m. Friday, leaving several bills without final approval.

Elected officials from Tucson, Pima County and Arizona's congressional delegation scoop dirt in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project to move Hughes Access Road a half-mile south of its location. The new road will be called Aerospace Parkway.

METRO WEEK: Tucson as Transportation Hub, One Road at a Time

Apr 3, 2015 Pima County begins building road, leaving Raytheon, Tucson International Airport more land.

Sen. McCain: A-10 Will Fly for Another Year

Apr 3, 2015 Arizona’s senior senator says the A-10 is staying in the air.

Experts Say Downtown Revitalization Taking Effect

Apr 3, 2015 Local efforts draw young entrepreneurs to downtown.

Baby chickens are pictured at the Arizona Feeds Country Store in South Tucson on April 2, 2015.

Game and Fish Department: Don't Dump Easter Pets at Tucson Lakes

Apr 2, 2015 Unwanted animal gifts can harm state efforts to restore native species populations

Family Drug Court Judge Susan Kettlewell (right) and her granddaughter listen to discussion on a family reunification.

Court Program That Reunites Families Faces Budget Cuts

Apr 2, 2015 County budget has $23 million deficit, and some cuts could come from courts.

The corner of Broadway Boulevard and Country Club Road.

Proposed Broadway Road Expansion Plan Now Public

Apr 1, 2015 Plan would widen the road to six lanes east of downtown through Country Club Road

Jessica Mejia stays after school to fulfill state's request for documents from Culturally Relevant Classes.

Ethnic Studies Monitoring Puts Stress on TUSD Teacher

Apr 1, 2015 School hires substitute so educator can compile documents for state’s ongoing review.

7% Increase in Tucson Water Rates Proposed

Apr 1, 2015 Average residential bill would rise as much as $4.13 starting in July.

Pima County Breaks Ground to Give Raytheon Expansion Room

Apr 1, 2015 Project is first step in economic development opportunity for southern tier of Tucson.

Local and national companies have more than 5,000 jobs and internships up for grabs at the UA's Spring Career Days.

UA Careers Fair Brings Students, Employers Together

Mar 31, 2015 More than 5,000 job and internships offered during two-day event on Tucson campus.

Immigrant children at Border Patrol's Nogales warehouse where they were processed and detained in June 2014.

Surge of Minors at Border Expected, But Not Like 2014

Mar 31, 2015 Apprehensions decline; most illegal crossings occur in April and May, expert says.

Students from Miles Exploratory Learning Center celebrate the unveiling of smoke-free themed art on a bus bench near their school on March 31, 2015.

Students Aim to Curb Smoking, Raise Awareness at Bus Stop

Mar 31, 2015 Student-created art features tobacco-free messages on Sun Tran bench in front of Miles School.

Ducey Vetoes Bill Keeping Police Officers' Names Secret

Mar 31, 2015 Governor also turns away legislation banning traffic ticket quotas, eliminating farm-animal protections.

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