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Nonprofit Offers Training in First Aid, Violence Response

A local nonprofit wants to ensure the community is ready for emergencies.

UA Starts Process of Firing Basketball Coach Charged in Bribery Case

Statement from UA president says school is beginning an independent investigation into Emanuel "Book" Richardson.

Documentary Follows Andy Warhol Sculpture from Family Living Room to $3 Million Dollar Auction

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why many Arizona missing persons cases may be getting a new look; Meet the woman behind the voice of Tucson's transit system; Two volunteers who help keep Arizona's parks & trails in shape.

Arizona Company Among 4 Chosen To Build Border Wall Prototypes

Construction will begin this fall. Designs will measure 30 feet high to 30 feet long.

Phoenix Law Enforcement Ready for Trump Rally, Officials Say

Tens of thousands of people are expected to show up at the event.

Arizona Supreme Court: Tucson Can't Destroy Seized Guns

The court said the state law supersedes Tucson's authority as a charter city.

CBP Spends $5M on Polygraphs for Applicants Who Admitted to Crimes

A report says 2,300 applicants were given the test despite being disqualified based on their admissions.

You've Been Warned: Pima County Ticketing Drivers on Cellphones

The period after the ban went into effect netted 700+ warnings for drivers in unincorporated areas.

Immigrant Rights Group Says Most Border Patrol Abuses Go Unpunished

Tucson, Rio Grande and Laredo sectors were high on the list of 2,178 cases.

Judge Finds Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio Guilty of Criminal Contempt

Former Maricopa sheriff continued practice of targeting immigrants with traffic controls despite order.

Danger for First Responders: Skin Contact with Fentanyl

Border officials say the powerful opioid is showing up all over Arizona.

Auditors Question Success of Border Surveillance Towers

Comes amid Customs and Border Protection plans to obtain and test new border surveillance, technology, like drones.

Border Officials Praise Technology, Ask for More

Mobile towers and drones are on the Border Patrol's list.

Solitary Thoughts

A special edition of Arizona Spotlight focused on solitary confinement - and its cause and effects.

State to Review Misuse of Funds by Pima County Sheriff's Deputy

Arizona attorney general will look into whether former Chief Deputy Radtke broke state laws.

Cochise County Targeted in Mail Theft

Officials say they will often target rural areas with poorly lit streets.

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