Feds approve first phase of long-awaited Phoenix-to-Tucson rail project
Project enters the phase to determine stations, costs and infrastructure needs.
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer receives 10 years for $38.7 million theft of public funds
Federal judge Tuesday sentenced Gutfahr to a decade in prison and nearly $52 million in restitution
Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting 58 million acres of forest land
Environmentalists have already indicated they'll sue to prevent its reversal.
Arizona extends baseball coach Chip Hale's contract 4 years through 2030
Hale has led Arizona to the NCAA Tournament four straight times since returning to Tucson to coach his alma mater in 2021.
Senate forced to drop public land sale from spending package
Groups say such proposed land sales bypass public input and threaten conservation efforts.
Hearing set for Friday over Arizona's crackdown on hemp product sales
The Arizona Attorney General opined in March that it’s illegal to sell intoxicating hemp products without a state dispensary license.
TEP proposes 14% rate hike for residential customers
Power company says summer bills could rise by $16 to fund grid investments.
Pima County approves $3.6 billion data center project near fairgrounds
Project Blue promises jobs, tax revenue and tech investment-but faces pushback over water use and infrastructure strain.
Arizona tries again to ensure that manual audits of election results get done
State law has strict conditions on who appoints the workers, who participates, and when it happens.
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.
Baseball returns to Tucson with new Mexican Pacific League team
Baseball Without Borders: Tucson Joins the Pacific League
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.
The Long Road: How COVID changed politics
Did the silos deepen or did people start paying more attention?
U of A Launches Arizona’s First Three-Year MD Program to Combat Doctor Shortage
Accelerated degree aims to boost the state’s primary care workforce and bring physicians to underserved communities faster.
