Former Pima County Sergeant accused of rape was “best friends” with Sheriff Nanos, says victim
The victim’s testimony wrapped up on the third day of Ricardo Garcia’s trial.
Portion of women dying crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Arizona increase in 2024
The percentage of women who have died crossing the border into Arizona has increased this year, even as the total number of human remains found has slightly declined.
Arizona asteroid hunters detected space rock that fell over Russia
The team used a University of Arizona telescope to track the object to its fiery fate.
Board of Supervisors approves additional $2 million for jail healthcare provider
The county said they will qualify for a carceral healthcare award early next year, just two years after in-custody deaths were at their peak.
Victim and other witnesses share painful testimony in rape case involving a former Pima County Sheriff’s employee
This is the second day of the trial of Ricardo Garcia.
Following abortion rights ballot measure, lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona's 15-week ban
Plantiffs are suing the state, arguing that the 15-week law is now unconstitutional.
Arizona man indicted for ammo smuggling into Mexico, assault on a federal officer
A federal grand jury in Tucson indicted a U.S. citizen from Rio Rico who attempted to smuggle more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition into Mexico through the Nogales port of entry and was shot after he attempted to flee.
New signs light up Miracle Mile and midtown Tucson
The neon creations recall the neighborhood's historic role in the area.
Grijalva steps down as ranking member of House Committee
Raúl Grijalva has been the highest ranking Democrat on the Committee since 2019.
No. 14 Arizona State has extra incentive vs rival Arizona for possible spot in Big 12 title game
Arizona State lost the last two games against the Wildcats.
Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures
The attorney general said in May that executions could resume by early 2025.
Arizona sees record high vaccine exemptions among kindergarteners
Recent CDC data shows that vaccine exemptions for Arizona kindergarteners is up over last year, and the highest it’s been in at least 15.
Tucson’s land-use codes hinder availability of transitional housing
Outdated land-use codes are stalling high-density housing projects for Tucson’s most vulnerable.
New protected bicycle lanes opening in downtown Tucson
Project on Stone Avenue also adds pedestrian crosswalks and landscaping
Final election results show Arizona voter turnout declined, while abortion and border security ballot measures see broad support across party lines
Only Pinal County saw an increase in turnout.
