University of Arizona to transition athletic director Dave Heeke out in early February

Dave Heeke's time as University of Arizona's athletic director is coming to an end, according to a statement released by university's officials. The 'transition in the leadership' (in the words of university officials) came amid efforts to shore up a financial crisis that was partly created by COVID-19.

UArizona will not cut sports under plan to shore up financial difficulties

The University of Arizona will not cut any sports as it tries to shore up financial difficulties prior to the school's move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12.

UArizona will not cut sports amid financial woes
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The Tucson-based public university is scrambling to find ways to make up for a major budget shortfall.

2 injured in rabid gray fox attacks near Tucson
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department says a Utah man was injured and a mountain biker was attacked during separate incidents in the Molino Basin Campground area. Anyone who sees the fox should avoid it and call 623-236-7201.

Fatal officer-involved shooting video released
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Neighbors called 911 to report a man was armed with a gun and firing shots in the air. Warning: the video may be disturbing to some viewers.

Check your tickets: $1M Powerball ticket sold in Arizona

The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no one hit the Christmas Day jackpot, but someone who bought a ticket at an East Valley grocery store is now a millionaire!

Suspect, deputies hurt in Tucson shooting

A shooting in a neighborhood north of Tucson on Thursday night left a suspect and two deputies injured.

Highest single day record of migrants crossing border, FOX sources

The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.

US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level, officials say

Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.

UArizona employees facing layoffs amid financial miscalculation

The Southern Arizona-based public university is grappling with a miscalculation of its predicted cash on hand, to the tune of $240 million.

UArizona details how university will get back on financial track
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The Southern Arizona-based public university is grappling with a $240 million miscalculation of its predicted cash on hand, and Robbins told the university's Faculty Senate that there will be employee layoffs in the Athletics Office. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on how the university will scale back.

3 women attacked near University of Arizona
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Police in Tucson have issued a warning after three women were assaulted and nearly abducted in the last week near the University of Arizona campus.

Experimental plane pilot dies in crash near Eloy

The Eloy Police Department is investigating a crash that happened in the Toltec area, where a large black smoke cloud could be seen.

Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing George Floyd, federal prosecutors said Friday.

War criminal in Arizona sentenced to prison for visa fraud, federal officials say

The man, identified as 50-year-old Sinisa Djurdijc, was also found guilty of trying to attain U.S. citizenship in an unlawful manner. Federal officials say he was involved in war crimes during a civil war in Bosnia that happened during the early 1990s.

Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd's killing

Minnesota's attorney general denounced a prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence.