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Border officials in Nogales seized more than a dozen assault rifles, a record for the year, and nearly 10,000 rounds of AK-style ammunition during the second week in June. The weapons and ammunition were being smuggled into Mexico.

Judge allows Mexico’s case against Arizona gun dealers to proceed

A federal judge in Tucson ruled Monday that Mexico’s case against five Arizona gun dealers is allowed to proceed. The gun dealers sought to have the entire case thrown out.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Family of slain UA professor reaches settlement with university and ABOR

Specific details have not been released yet.
A shady, grassy area of the University of Arizona campus, facing south towards Arizona Stadium.

UA gets a new threat assessment director

Dr. Jessie Semmann assumed her new role shortly before the one year mark of last year's deadly on campus shooting.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: one year after UA's deadly on-campus shooting

As the community comes together to remember UA professor Dr. Thomas Meixner, we check in with university employees to see how they are doing one year later.
The entrance to the James E. Rogers College of Law on the University of Arizona campus.

Police records detail April threat at UA law school

UA officials say there is currently no known threat to the University community related to this incident.

Violent crime drops in Tucson's hotspot areas due to pilot program

The Place Network Investigations program first began in 2021.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA's top security officer: "campus is extremely safe" as school year and shooting anniversary looms closer

The University of Arizona has spent the summer implementing new security measures to prepare for a new year.
Weapons and money seized by CBP officers.

Border officials seize 14 assault rifles headed to Mexico

Customs officers in Nogales made record-level weapons seizures during the second week in June, highlighting the fact that Arizona continues to be a hotspot for weapons smuggling.
Plexiglass dividers are set up throughout a courtroom at the Pima County Superior Court as part of the building's COVID-19 mitigation protocols. April 2021.

UA shooting suspect looks for insanity defense

A court order is now forcing the University of Arizona to release suspect Murad Dervish's emails after defense requests it.
Border officials seized 19,000 rounds of AK-47 assault rifle ammunition hidden in a van on April 20 headed south at a Nogales port of entry. The ammo was most likely headed to a transnational criminal organization in Mexico, according to a tweet from Port Director Michael Humphries.

Largest gun seizure of 2023 at U.S.-Mexico border in April, new data show

Border officials in Arizona seized more than 19,000 rounds of ammunition headed into Mexico in April, data released Wednesday show

UA develops mobile crisis unit, other efforts to address campus safety and security concerns.

The announcement was made during Friday's campus safety briefing.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA police chief and provost step down

University President Dr. Robert Robbins made the announcement to the campus community on Monday morning.

UA holds first safety briefing, questions of accountability remain

The safety briefings will be held biweekly.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Faculty Senate approves limited "no confidence" in UA administration

Despite the Senate's vote, the Arizona Board of Regents sent a letter saying they support UA President Robert Robbins.
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA releases security assessment outlining systemic safety issues

The report comes 168 days after President Robert Robbin's announcement of the external investigation.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Family of slain UA professor file $9 million claim against the Arizona Board of Regents

The Arizona Board of Regents has 60 days to respond to the family’s claim. If they fail, the family will file a formal lawsuit.

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