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A soldier installs concertina wire along the border wall near the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. A new deployment is expected to stretch an additional 150 miles of razor wire along the border.

Pentagon to send thousands of active duty troops to U.S.-Mexico border

Jan 22, 2025 The deployment will include ground troops and aircraft.
The Mexican flag seen from the Castro Port of Entry in Douglas.

Mexican border governors declares support for their country’s sovereignty

Jan 22, 2025 The governor of the state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, was part of the coalition.

Arizona and nearly two dozen other states sue Trump over birthright citizenship

Jan 21, 2025 The suit claims the executive order violates the 14th Amendment
A screenshot of the ConsulApp Contigo on Google Play.

Mexico launches ConsulApp Contigo for nationals facing deportation and detention in the U.S.

Jan 21, 2025 The app features an emergency button that will alert designated contacts and consulate officials if the user is facing detention or is in need of emergency services.
Arizona Congressman and Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Andy Biggs speaks during a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs about the Biden Administration's actions relating to the U.S. Mexico-border and immigration. August 8, 2023.

Congressman Andy Biggs considers run for Governor in 2026

Jan 21, 2025 Biggs has represented metro Phoenix in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017.

Online lottery sales bring convenience, concern over problem gambling

Jan 21, 2025 A private company is now offering lottery tickets through their website and app in Arizona, increasing the state's online gambling options.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego questions Governor of South Dakota and nominee for Security of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Friday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations

Jan 17, 2025 Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
An Arizona lawmaker wants ultra-processed foods out of school lunches.

The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals

Jan 17, 2025 A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case

Jan 16, 2025 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly questions nominee for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly seeks commitment from EPA nominee to address legacy mines and PFAS issues in Arizona

Jan 16, 2025 Lee Zeldin agrees to support Kelly’s initiatives.
Residents wait for the bus in South Tucson.

South Tucson pledges to not enforce mass deportation, joining other local officials

Jan 15, 2025 The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes hosts a town hall to hear residents' concerns about groundwater at the Sunsites Community Center. February 23, 2024.

Attorney General Kris Mayes and others ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers'

Jan 15, 2025 They want to take up the mantle since they anticipate President-elect Donald Trump's administration will not do so after he takes office on Monday.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly questioning Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly challenges Secretary of Defense nominee’s responses in confirmation hearing

Jan 14, 2025 Peter Hegseth faces scrutiny from Kelly over ‘disqualifying accusations’ and refusal to answer directly.
The downtown Tucson Police Department station, South Stone Avenue.

Tucson Police Department secures $1.5 million grant to advance sexual assault investigations

Jan 13, 2025 The funding will support advanced DNA methods to solve cold cases and prevent backlogs.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D). January 2023

WATCH LIVE: Arizona State of the State Address

Jan 13, 2025 Governor Katie Hobbs will outline priorities for the year and kick off the 2025 legislative session.
A scale and gavel

Arizona prosecutors seek death penalty after a 2-year pause in executions

Jan 10, 2025 The Arizona Attorney General’s Office asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to issue a warrant for the execution of Aaron Brian Gunches.

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