Border officials warn of heat dangers in southern Arizona
The Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector said that migrants are putting their lives at risk when they cross the Sonoran Desert.
Arizona Supreme Court denies resentencing for death row inmate
John Montenegro Cruz was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Tucson Police Officer Patrick Hardesty.
Pima County investigating after inmate found dead in cell
Authorities in Pima County say a jail inmate has died after being found unconscious in a cell.
FBI still looking for whoever flew drone near CBP helicopter
The FBI is seeking to identify whoever is responsible for illegally flying a drone near a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter.
Arizona man arrested after several threats made in Nebraska
Andrew Isaac Abrams, of Tucson, Arizona, was charged with transmitting a series of threats in interstate commerce on April 23, Acting U.S. Attorney Jan Sharp said in a statement.
Arizona sites now offering Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12 to 15
Following the CDC's recommendation, parents are now able to bring children ages 12 to 15 to state-run sites in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.
Schools react to Gov. Ducey's decision to rescind school mask mandate requirements
Gov. Doug Ducey may have ended a requirement for school districts to implement mask mandates for its students and staff members, but officials with some school districts across Arizona say their requirements will remain in place.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx heads back to Earth on 2-year journey after collecting samples from asteroid Bennu
It's a farewell to Bennu as the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is heading back to Earth after collecting asteroid samples. We're hearing from the UArizona team leading the historic mission.
No venue change for suspect in murders of 2 Arizona children
A Pima County judge has denied a venue change for the trial of a man accused of killing two young girls. Lawyers for Christopher Clements argued that holding the proceedings in the county would deprive him of a fair trial.
Suspect accused of running over man in Tucson parking lot after argument
A man is accused of murder after police say he ran over the victim in a parking lot on purpose.
Vaccinated Arizona state lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
Tucson Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez announced that she has some symptoms and is quarantining for a week at the home she maintains in Phoenix.
Gov. Ducey calls for US action on water contamination near bases
Ducey called for sharing of data and taking other steps to protect public drinking water systems, including stopping spread of underground plumes of contaminants.
Rob Gronkowski catches football dropped 600 feet out of helicopter, sets world record
Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski pulled off an incredible feat by catching a football dropped 600 feet out of a helicopter -- setting a world record in the process.
Some Arizona residents to use new phone dialing procedure
Residents with area codes 480, 520 and 928 should begin dialing area codes with phone numbers beginning this weekend before the transition is permanent starting Oct. 24.
Arizona rancher gets 41-month prison term for fraud schemes
Prosecutors said 62-year-old Donald Hugh Nichols of Coolidge received a 41-month prison term after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Tucson.
'A wipeout': Southern Arizona’s spring wildflower bloom absent this year
The relative lack of fall and winter showers needed to produce a bounty of colors means the traditional wildflower hot spots across the Sonoran Desert are brown landscapes.
Tucson to house asylum seekers, migrants at city hotels
"The City of Tucson will continue to be a strong partner — as we have been during previous surges under past presidential administrations — to provide humane, dignified care for asylum seekers during their brief stop in Tucson," Mayor Regina Romero said.
Biden taps Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as CBP nominee
President Biden will tap Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus as nominee to head U.S. Customs and Border Protection, when he is slated to announce nominations for several top immigration and Department of Homeland Security roles, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.
Proposal would let Arizonans retain services in dire weather
A new proposal by an Arizona state commission would allow residents who cannot pay their gas and electric bills to retain their services during extreme heat or cold.
Arizona man dies, wife rescued in Death Valley National Park
An Arizona man who once worked as an intern for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has died after he and his wife went missing in California's Death Valley National Park.