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TUSD Asking if it Should Stop Using the Term 'Rodeo Days'

The board has called for a survey after an activist group said the name glorifies the mistreatment of animals.

Sonoran Highway Construction Won't Be Done In August After All

An official said the real goal of the deadline was simply to speed up the construction process.

Former DEA Agent Pleads Guilty in Firearms Case

Joseph Michael Gill sold two rifles to people police believe were going to use them illegally.

Potential New Coal Plant Operator Offers Few New Details

The Chicago-based company said it would run the plant at 44 percent of capacity to make it more economical.

Insurer Backs Effort to Address Opioid Misuse, Overdoses

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is spending $10M on an effort to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs.

Superintendent Recommends TUSD Provide Education for Kids at Migrant Facility

Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says the district is working with its lawyers, Southwest Key and the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.

US Appeals Court Revives Suit Over Border-Crossing Photos

At issue is whether restrictions on photography at the border are justified by security concerns.

Tucson Housing Market Steady in July

Low inventory causing standstill in home sales.

Trump Signs Bill Named for Sen. McCain, Doesn't Mention Him

In remarks about the the $716B defense bill the president did not mention McCain, with whom he has a long-running feud.

Monsoon Lightning Zaps Tucson Weather Radar Tower

Forecasters used work-arounds during weekend thunderstorms.

Judge Sides With Pima County On Part 2 of World View Case

Ruling says the county properly entered into no-bid contracts with builders so it could meet World View's needs.

In Mexico, an App to Search for Missing Loved Ones

A Mexico City artist is searching for a way to help mothers in Mexico searching for their children taken by force, turned into criminals or killed.

UA Researcher Looks to Hunter-Gatherer Sitting Posture to Understand Back Pain

By studying the Hadza tribe, research from a UA anthropologist suggests it's not how much we sit, but our posture.

Border Groups Close Temporary Shelters for Asylum Seekers, Citing Less Need

Asylum-seeking families are no longer waiting weeks to be processed, a volunteer says.

Outside Spending on Record-Setting Pace in Arizona Senate Race

The open seat is attracting millions of dollars.

TUSD Superintendent to Present Options for Educating Kids at Migrant Facility

The governing board voted unanimously last month to research education services for approximately 300 children at Southwest Key in Tucson.

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