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South Tucson awarded $30K grant to preserve Latinx cultural and historic heritage

The community-driven project will document stories, historic landmarks and cultural traditions.

Petition seeks endangered status for rapidly declining desert songbird

The Center for Biological Diversity urges federal protection as the species nears collapse in U.S. deserts.

Board of Supervisors delays property tax vote - again

Some supervisors say more planning is needed before approving Matt Heinz’s proposal, despite growing concerns over housing insecurity and homelessness.

Firefighters have increased levels of PFAS UA researchers find

Frontline workers also have elevated levels of certain PFAS.

Tucson Mayor Romero heads to Qatar for economic summit

The Qatar Economic Forum gathers world leaders and corporate CEOs to discuss the future of the worldwide economy.

20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona

The charges against Happy House Behavioral Health include conspiracy, fraud, forgery, theft, and money laundering.

Arizona and UCLA to play at Intuit Dome in game honoring late Hall of Famer Bill Walton

His son Luke played for the Wildcats and the elder Walton broadcast games involving both schools.

Maricopa County poised to hire national consulting firm for review of election procedures

BerryDunn is recommended for a $400,000 audit aimed at making systems more secure and efficient.

Pima County suing Trump administration over funds for asylum seekers

Pima County is suing the Department of Homeland Security to recover millions the government owes for sheltering asylum seekers in 2024 and 2025.

Gallego says border plan differs from predecessor's Senate failure

Gallego’s office says this is a framework, and he’ll engage colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work on legislation.

New law brings all police departments under statewide rape kit tracking system

Advocates say tracking provides victims peace of mind.

EPA backs Arizona’s bid to regulate underground injection wells.

Shift praised by lawmakers as a step towards control and streamlined permitting during a signing ceremony today.

Listen: A once-fringe theory on birthright citizenship comes to the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on May 15 in a case challenging an executive order President Trump signed in January to limit who is entitled to birthright citizenship.

Overdose deaths down in Arizona last year, nationwide

Despite the drop, health experts warn of federal action halting progress on overdose deaths.

Paid parking in Tucson will be extended beginning June

Car users will have to pay for parking on Saturdays until 7 p.m.

Rillito Racetrack likely to stay closed through 2026

The racetrack will remain closed after Pima County failed to receive any proposals from potential operators wanting to take it over.

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