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Tucson Company Building Border Wall in Texas

West Point Contractors is known locally for projects in Nogales, Yuma and in Tucson’s Saguaro National Park.

Arizona Sues Maker of Oxycontin

Lawsuit claims Purdue Pharma violated a judicial order regarding claims made in advertisements.

Arizona Aims to Take Licenses From Southwest Key Programs

The operator of shelters for migrant children missed a deadline that was part of a deal made to increase state oversight.

Interior Secretary to Lead Volunteer Project at Grand Canyon

Secretary Zinke's visit is intended to highlight maintenance projects at the park.

US Slashes Number of Refugees to 30,000 for Next Year

It makes two straight years of cutting the number of refugees the U.S. will accept, with last year's cap at 45,000.

Cochise County Supervisors Pass Incentives for Vineyards, Solar and Housing

Trio of economic incentives aimed at growing industries in the area.

Pima County Sheriff on Operation Stonegarden

Sheriff Mark Napier argues for controversial federal funds based on border enforcement

Raising the Age of Tobacco Purchase

Tucson is preparing legislation to up the minimum age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products. Officials say it's all about access.

Current Phase of Grant Road Improvements Nearing Completion

Project began in 2017 and was scheduled for completion July 23.

Kyl Appointment; Renewable Energy Initiative; New Asylum Seekers

Plus, leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties in Pima County discuss the general election.

Nearly 40 Percent of Registered Voters Took Part in Primary Election

Pima County had the largest increase of any county when compared to the 2016 primary.

US Plans to Sidestep Limits on Detaining Immigrant Children

At issue is the so-called Flores agreement, which lays out requirements regarding detention length and setting.

Kyl Sworn In to Fill McCain's Seat

Only committing to serve through the current session ending in January, Kyl can vote on key issues, including Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation.

Arizona AG: Lawmakers Must Pass Charter School Reforms

Call comes following a report about the financial activities at a major online charter school.

Border Grants on Pima Supervisors Agenda Yet Again

Board has delayed finalizing acceptance of the federal grants for more than six months.

Google Maps Mistakenly Shows 'McCain Senate Office Building'

The error was fixed later Wednesday. It was not clear how it occurred.

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