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Armed intruder arrested at Legacy Traditional School in East Tucson

Suspect Daniel Hollander was found with a gun and knife in the charter school's gymnasium.

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

The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.

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

The funding will support advanced DNA methods to solve cold cases and prevent backlogs.

Lawmakers condemn child fatality report's call to remove guns from households with children

The report, which was first published in November 2024, calls for guns to be removed from households with children to prevent firearm injury deaths.

Auditor General says Arizona schools fail to meet emergency preparedness standards

The Arizona Auditor General says that school emergency operations plans throughout the state don’t meet minimum standards and that schools have not fully implemented and tested the plans they do have.

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.

UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.

Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate

We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.

For thrills and suspense, Arizona Theatre Company invites you to "Dial M for Murder".

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Tucson city council to vote on ban of homeless encampments in washes

The proposed ban is aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting fragile ecosystems.

AZ Senator Wadsack pleads not guilty, calls charges politically motivated

Wadsack faces court for excessive speeding, claims political persecution.

UA Safety Update: potential active shooter trainings, lighting improvements

The Office of Public Safety released data from a campus-wide safety survey.

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.

Shadow Wolves may see better career mobility under new bill

Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema introduced new legislation that would both improve border security and the retention of Shadow Wolves agents.

Former UA student sentenced to life for professor's murder, victim's family calls for gun reform

Murad Dervish will serve life in prison with an additional 14 years for other charges.

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