U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The new ban will continue on a "month-by-month basis, until a significant window of containment is achieved," said the USDA
Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan
Gallego's plan comes three months into President Donald Trump's administration as Trump seeks to deliver on campaign promises of carrying out mass deportations.
Federal judge pauses Oak Flat land swap until a SCOTUS decision
The ruling comes two days after arguments were heard.
The Buzz: Southern Arizona’s role in “Peace Through Deterrence”
Titan missile silos once surrounded the area, and from churches to plant nurseries, the remnants are everywhere.
A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble
The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry
Apache Stronghold asks court to temporarily halt Oak Flat land swap
Apache Stronghold seeks to halt a land swap at Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, as the court weighs religious rights and mining plans ahead of a possible SCOTUS review.
NEA Pulls Funding for Loft Film Fest 2025; Tucson Community Rallies Support
A $30K setback can’t stop the reel.
Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park
A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.
Trump cuts baby 'Safe to Sleep' team. Here's what parents should know
The Safe to Sleep campaign has greatly reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep-related deaths.
Veterans show support for Tucson VA staff amid looming cuts
Veterans for Peace say they will be outside the Tucson VA every Friday morning to support staff and veterans.
Tucson protestors turn out for nationwide May Day rallies
More than 1000 people marched in support of federal workers and immigrants.
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
The broadcasters get roughly half a billion dollars in public money, and have been preparing for the possibility of stiff cuts since Trump's election.
VA job cuts loom but deadline moves
Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.
State Board of Education delays vote on school voucher handbook—again
Arizona’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a revised ESA handbook, drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents of school vouchers.
Tohono O’odham Nation: Head Start closure would "devastate" tribal families
Nation says cutting Head Start would threatening early education, language, and cultural programs for children.
