Arizona Senator Mark Kelly challenges Secretary of Defense nominee’s responses in confirmation hearing
Peter Hegseth faces scrutiny from Kelly over ‘disqualifying accusations’ and refusal to answer directly.
Federal prosecutions in Arizona up 71% in 2024 for unauthorized border crossings
New data from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Arizona shows that the number of people being prosecuted for entering the country illegally increased by 71% in 2024.
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.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe breaks ground on culturally significant land for third casino
The new casino is expected to create upwards of 500 new jobs.
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.
Latest private moon landing venture begins this week
Blue Ghost designed to carry a dozen scientific experiments to the lunar surface
Arizona prosecutors seek death penalty after a 2-year pause in executions
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to issue a warrant for the execution of Aaron Brian Gunches.
The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session
We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.
Arizona conservation groups present 2025 Environmental Priorities to Governor Hobbs and Legislature
Over 35 organizations urge action on climate, water policies, clean energy and environmental justice in Arizona’s 2025 legislative session.
Douglas man receives 36 years for hate crimes, burning churches
Eric Ridenour, convicted of crimes in the burning of two churches in a historic district in Douglas, Arizona, received a sentence of 36 years in prison.
Mayor Romero delivers annual report on Tucson’s growth and challenges
Provides update on the city’s public safety, housing and infrastructure projects.
Giffords takes hopeful tone at Jan. 8 remembrance ceremony
Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords spoke at a remembrance ceremony to honor survivors and those who were killed in the Tucson mass shooting 14 years ago.
Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans
The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.
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.
A New Legacy: Tucson considers renaming Columbus Park to honor Tohono O’odham educator
Danny Lopez spent over 30 years teaching the Tohono O'odham Nation's traditional way of life to its people and surrounding community.
