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The Buzz: The Tucson Festival of Books

The annual Tucson event brings around 130,000 people together to celebrate literature.

Judge denies qualified immunity for Tucson officers in 2020 in-custody death

Damien Alvarado died about 90 minutes after police officers arrested him.

AZ Sen. Mark Kelly urges Trump to reconsider tariffs

Kelly warns they hurt Arizona's economy, raise prices, and threaten key industries.

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.

Prop 414 Results: Tucson voters reject sales tax hike

The measure saw an early defeat in initial vote counts Tuesday night.

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.

Trump's DEI ban could take $800 million from Arizona universities

Affected grants cover wildfires, pollution, public health and more.

Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona

Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.

Elon Musk calls AZ Senator Mark Kelly a "traitor" following Ukraine visit

Senator Mark Kelly's visit comes as the United States pauses aid to Ukraine.

Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve

Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19.

Phoenix Suns become third professional sports team to offer OneCourt’s haptic display for blind and low vision fans

OneCourt designed a way for blind and low vision NBA fans to further enjoy the game.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.

Report: Tucson needs 13,000 low-income housing units as shortage persists

A new proposed zoning tool is trying to limit restrictions that often deter developers.

Federal government to close Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Regional Office, alarming tribes

General Services Administration plans to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region Regional Office in Phoenix, raising tribal concerns over service disruptions for 53 tribes, including 20 in Arizona.

BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment

Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.

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