Pima County approves budget remediation for Sheriff’s Department despite overspending concerns
The excess costs, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, come from overtime pay and the jail.
Tucson City Council approves ban on camping in washes and parks
The Council's decision lines up with a recent Supreme Court ruling and sparking protest from residents.
Opposing Pima County Sheriff’s Department union election proceeding despite legal challenge
The Board of Supervisors found no necessary action in the issue of corrections' officers and civilian employees voting in an upcoming authorized representative election.
Opposing Pima County Sheriff’s Department unions headed for internal election for bargaining rights
A union that opposes Sheriff Nanos is challenging the union that currently holds bargaining power with the county. They’ve gained the endorsement of at least one other union in the department.
Pima Supervisors request another AZ Attorney General review of Pima County Sheriff's Department
County Administrator Jan Lesher is requesting a review of an investigation into the chain of command the night that a deputy was assaulted by her supervisor in 2022.
Student filmmakers confess "I Dream in Widescreen."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Film essayist Chris Dashiell; remembering James Mercer, a Pima County Ranger killed in action in 1914; and "Stories That Soar!" celebrates the sun.
Pima County Sheriff’s candidate files $2M claim alleging retaliation by Sheriff Chris Nanos
Heather Lappin accuses Nanos and senior leadership of interfering with her 2024 campaign through retaliatory investigations, false media statements, and unlawful leave conditions
Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office
Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.
Deputy sentenced to one year in jail in high-profile Pima Sheriff’s rape case
“I’m in a million pieces,” the victim told the judge.
The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail
The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.
High speed chase bill passes U.S. House
The bill sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani has a companion bill in the Senate.
Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets
A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests
AZ School Sup. Horne travels to Tucson to commend school resource officer
Horne honored the officer for his arrest of an armed man on the campus of a charter school.
Pima County to release legal guidance on federal law enforcement access
The newly released memo clarifies federal law enforcement access to county facilities and employee protections.
‘Absolutely appalled’ Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Trump Administration over $3 trillion federal funding freeze
The Trump administration walked back the freeze after public outcry.
