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Border wall fencing with concertina wire attached in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

Illegal border crossings fall in July but remain high

Aug 16, 2022 The busiest sectors are in Texas.
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.
Money in politics.

Sinema took Wall Street money while killing tax on investors

Aug 14, 2022 Some Democrats say it is indefensible.
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.
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.
Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

Conservationists file notice of intent to sue EPA over Queen Creek mining waste

Aug 10, 2022 The groups also take aim at the state Department of Environmental Quality.
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at Patagonia Lake State Park.

State issues mercury warning for some fish caught in Patagonia Lake

Aug 10, 2022 The warning only applies to eating Flathead Catfish.
Oak Flat, near where a copper mine is proposed, is dotted with rugged boulders and desert vegetation.

Fight over Resolution Copper Mine drags on

Aug 8, 2022 Both sides expect the fight to continue
A bilingual English/Spanish vote sign outside a precinct in Arizona.

Campaigning for the general election begins

Aug 8, 2022 Arizona's candidates for governor launched their general election campaigns over the weekend.

Supreme Court ruling against EPA hurts, may not hobble clean air in Arizona

Aug 7, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes money to combat climate change.
Voters cast their ballots at voting booths.

Pinal County names new recorder amid election woes reshuffle

Aug 5, 2022 The move comes one day after the Election Director was fired.

Convictions won’t be tossed in deadly 1970 Tucson hotel fire

Aug 5, 2022 No new evidence of innocence was found.
A mail-in ballot. Arizona

Cochise Democrats ready for the general election

Aug 5, 2022 The party wants to focus on issues.
A sign directs voters to a polling site set up at Temple Emanu-El in Tucson on Nov. 3, 2020.

The Buzz: Primary Election 2022 is in the books

Aug 5, 2022 Some races were close but now the ballot is set for November.

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