Updated: Immigration Activists Protest Operation Streamline
Protesters blocked two buses filled with suspected undocumented immigrants being transported to fed courthouse for immediate deportation; 18 arrested, charged with a felony.
Tucson Meet Yourself Turns 40
First TMY took place at El Presidio Park in 1974; since then, it's grown into a showcase for the cultural pluralism of the region.
North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon
Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.
Enforcement of SB 1070 Continues to Spark Protest
Traffic stop and required immigration call leads to blockade of police, pepper spraying, arrests in Tucson.
UAPD Explains Varied Response to Reported Gunmen
First report was done in March, second one was last week; in both occasions no suspects or guns were found.
Barber Cosponsors Bill To Pay Survivor Benefits
Government shutdown prevents paying military families who have lost loved ones; bill unanimously passed the House.
Future of Baseball in Southern AZ May Be in Limbo
As stadiums seat empty and amid future move of the Tucson Padres to El Paso for the 2014 season.
Rangers Citing Grand Canyon Intruders in Shutdown
21 people caught trying to hike in or go past locked gates in national park closed by federal government.
Grijalva, 7 Other Members of Congress Arrested
Demonstration calling for immigration reform leads to civil disobedience as street blocked near US Capitol.
Part of SB 1070 Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
'Harboring and transporting aliens' clause called void because of its vagueness and is preempted by fed law.
Brewer Orders State Money Used for Family Welfare Payments
Fed shutdown led to cutoff of funding for thousands of poor in AZ; governor allocates $650K temporarily.
Popularity of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Grows
TMC Wound Care Center has several single-person hyperbaric chambers to treat wounds related to diabetes radiation therapy.
Elected Officials in AZ Continue Shutdown Criticism
GOP lawmaker: 'Mean-spirited actions' by Obama; Dem congressman: 'Congress failing to do its job.'
AZ Attorney General: Federal Voter Forms Not For State Elections
New challenge to fed authority comes as secretary of state asks for legal advice on AZ vs US voter registration.
Tucson Ward 3 City Council Forum
Incumbent Uhlich, challenger Buehler-Garcia differ on street repairs, D-M, gun buy background checks, more.
