New directive says Border Patrol must return migrants’ belongings
In the past many migrants have said border officials discarded their things, including legal documents, religious items and medications.
From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms
What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.
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.
Judge to hear arguments over whether to dismiss Arizona's fake elector case
At least a dozen defendants are seeking a dismissal under an Arizona law that bars using baseless legal actions in a bid to silence critics.
Cochise officials to meet with Trump during Thursday border visit
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Sierra Vista Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, Secret Service and other law enforcement partners on security for former president Donald Trump’s visit to the border on Thursday.
Arizona Corporation Commission urges congress to exempt utilities from EPA hazardous waste costs
ACC pushes for federal legislation to avoid higher utility rates and cleanup expenses following EPA hazardous substance regulations.
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.
Phoenix police detail cases included in DOJ report outlining excessive force, racial discrimination
The website includes incident records, body camera footage and evidence in cases mentioned in the report.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Long-term challenges remain for the 40 million people reliant on the imperiled river.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Asylum was halted at the border June 5 because arrests for illegal crossings topped a threshold of 2,500 a day.
Vendor linked to former Casa Alitas director terminated for overcharging, procurement violations, and conflict of interest
The county confirmed that a laundry vendor for the Casa Alitas migrant program is owned by the former director’s mother.
As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.
An American (senator) in Paris: Kyrsten Sinema competes in amateur marathon on Olympic course
The Senator is a fitness fanatic, having competed in multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons, summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2013 and hiked Mount Fuji in July
Sentence overturned in border agent's killing that exposed 'Fast and Furious' sting
Osorio-Arellanes was sentenced in 2020 in the Dec. 14, 2010, fatal shooting of Agent Brian Terry while he was on a mission in Arizona.
Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus
The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year.
