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Steward Observatory Turns 100

This year, the iconic Steward Observatory dome on the University of Arizona campus celebrated its 100th birthday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating its original dedication in 1923.

Quarters bounce: Cities win appeals of Census’ count of group quarters

Over the past year, however, five Arizona cities and towns managed to add 10,000 residents without a moving truck or a packing box in sight.

Arizona’s defunct border wall leaves trail of runaway costs, error-filled invoices and questions about state’s oversight

In its wake, the wall left scars across the southern landscape and cost Arizona taxpayers nearly $200 million.

Navajo Nation’s COVID-19 curfews saddled hundreds with citations, netted no money for police, news investigation finds

he curfew was among the most stringent measures any U.S. tribal or non-tribal government enacted to check the spread of the virus.

U.S. officials extradite alleged smuggling boss from Honduras

Officials charged Maria Mendoza-Mendoza aka “La Guera” with human smuggling and money laundering, , primarily withdrawn around Phoenix.

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Lizz Denneau at Snakebite; Homestretch; Sierra Vista's Germany - Angry German; Aniversario, or We Moved to Tucson During a Pandemic by Javier Zamora

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.

Man involved in deadly 2021 Arizona Amtrak train shooting gets 10 years in prison

The man pleaded pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and two charges related to using and possessing a firearm in relation to drug trafficking.

The Buzz: Revitalizing San Manuel

Residents want to keep the former company town going, and are looking to build community and bring in jobs.

Arizona Republican election official sues Kari Lake for defamation

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer said he's faced “violent vitriol and other dire consequences” because of lies spread by Lake, including death threats and the loss of friendships.

County tries to bridge "Affordability gap" for homes

Board funds 203 new and renovated units

Border officials release footage of shooting death of Tohono O’Odham man

Customs and Border Protection released a video Thursday showing the body-worn footage from the three Border Patrol agents who shot and killed 58-year-old Raymond Mattia outside his home on May 18.

Episode 370: Making new discoveries about gamma ray bursts

Space scientists call gamma ray bursts the most energetic events in the history of the universe.

Lawsuit protesting Arizona governor’s refusal to execute prisoner dismissed

Hobbs has vowed to not carry out any death sentences until there is confidence the state can do so without violating the law.

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