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

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.

Sheriff Chris Nanos officially wins reelection in official recount

Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss.

University of Arizona Innocence Project awarded $1.5 million grant for wrongful convictions work

The federal funding will support DNA evidence analysis, helping to overturn wrongful convictions and train future advocates in Arizona.

Board of Supervisors approves additional $2 million for jail healthcare provider

The county said they will qualify for a carceral healthcare award early next year, just two years after in-custody deaths were at their peak.

Pima County Transition Center sees 1,100 people in first year

The facility was designed to reduce re-arrests and increase court dates for people charged with low-level misdemeanors.

AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick faces complaint over alleged judicial conduct violation

Bolick is under fire for allegedly violating judicial conduct rules at a Republican Party event.

Union leader sues Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos over suspension

Aaron Cross claims the Sheriff violated his constitutional rights.

Pima County Jail Inmate dies during surgery

No suspicious circumstances have been reported so far.

Man facing 292 years in prison walks free

Atdom Patsalis received one of the longest sentences for non-violent property crimes in Arizona history.

AZ Police Association backs Democrat Ruben Gallego in U.S. Senate race

The endorsement comes days after Arizona Police Association President Justin Harris endorsed former President Donald Trump on stage in Glendale.

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Derek Chauvin is now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, Texas. He was previously held in Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County launches website to help residents resolve warrants without arrest

The webpage breaks down how to deal with warrants as well as court information.

Pima County celebrates eight GED’s awarded through adult education program

Recipients overcame significant life challenges including drug addiction and homelessness.

Man who threatened UA mass shooting pleads guilty

Michael Pengchung Lee sent threatening messages to members of Greek life last October.

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