Pima County Launches Emergency Alert System
Notifications will come via cell phone text message or email.
Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment
Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.
Students Show off Science Skills at Annual Fair
More than 2,000 exhibits and activities for kids and adults at the Southern Arizona event.
Feds Postpone Deadline for Bids to Build Border Wall
'Where's the money?' contractors ask as government delays until April 4.
Arizona Desert Is Testing Spot for NASA's Mars Capsule
The mission is in the 'quantification' stage, and each test costs $1-$1.5 million.
TUSD Names Interim Superintendent, Begins Search
Assistant Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo named to run district until permanent hire.
Tucson Symphony Promotes CEO from Within
Thomas McKinney joined the orchestra in 2015 as VP of development.
Annual Health Report Shows Good, Bad in Southern Arizona
County-level breakdown: Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties have mixed results.
University Funding Proposal Holds Up State Budget
A policy debate on university maintenance could keep lawmakers in session longer.
Senators Want Arizona Reimbursed for Incarcerating Border Crossers
McCain and Flake want to ensure Arizona gets paid back through the SCAAP program.
Some UA Students Speak Against $100 Athletics Fee
Tuition hearing draws mixed reaction to overall 3.9% in-state undergrad increase.
Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers
Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.
Aid Group Reports Increase in Cartels Exploiting Migrants
Migrants, especially from Central America, are experiencing a high state of vulnerability, advocate says.
State Mining, Energy Industries: Little Effect in Clean Energy Rollback
Coal plays small role in the industries in Arizona; 22% of electricity generated from it.
PCC Proposes Alternative Budget Plans, Including Big Cuts
Scenarios range from maintaining status quo to 'revolutionizing' college through cuts.
