Delivery robots with Russian ties pulled from UArizona amid Ukraine invasion
Grubhub announced on march 3 that it will remove food delivery robots from the University of Arizona and a university in Ohio, because the robots were made by Russian tech company Yandex. The company is also ending its partnership with the Russian company.
Grubhub announced on march 3 that it will remove food delivery robots from the University of Arizona and a university in Ohio, because the robots were made by Russian tech company Yandex. The company is also ending its partnership with the Russian company.
Gunfire hits Tucson police vehicle during chase; 2 arrested
The men were arrested separately after four people abandoned a vehicle sought in connection with the original shooting that resulted in a man being wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, a police statement said.
The men were arrested separately after four people abandoned a vehicle sought in connection with the original shooting that resulted in a man being wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, a police statement said.
Woman who ran Avondale stash house for migrants sentenced to prison
Federal agents found migrants, all from Mexico or Guatemala, inside a home in Avondale on Jan. 12 and that the migrants had been transported through southern Arizona en route to metro Phoenix.
Federal agents found migrants, all from Mexico or Guatemala, inside a home in Avondale on Jan. 12 and that the migrants had been transported through southern Arizona en route to metro Phoenix.
Former Arizona legislator David Bradley dies at 69
David Bradley, a Tucson Democrat who served 16 years in the Arizona Legislature with stints in both chambers and who was praised by former colleagues as a compassionate advocate and thoughtful public servant, died Saturday. He was 69.
David Bradley, a Tucson Democrat who served 16 years in the Arizona Legislature with stints in both chambers and who was praised by former colleagues as a compassionate advocate and thoughtful public servant, died Saturday. He was 69.
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords released from hospital after appendicitis treatment
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly rushed to his wife's side in Tucson who was hospitalized with appendicitis on Feb. 15, and four days later, she's being released.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly rushed to his wife's side in Tucson who was hospitalized with appendicitis on Feb. 15, and four days later, she's being released.
Arizona CBP arrest Mexican national carrying $85K worth of fentanyl pills
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have arrested a Mexican national who was allegedly attempting to smuggle $85,000 worth of fentanyl pills.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have arrested a Mexican national who was allegedly attempting to smuggle $85,000 worth of fentanyl pills.
Man accused of stealing $25,000 dinosaur claw from Tucson gem show, police officials say
Police in Tucson say they have arrested a man who allegedly stole a dinosaur claw fossil from a gem show, and then tried to resell it.
Police in Tucson say they have arrested a man who allegedly stole a dinosaur claw fossil from a gem show, and then tried to resell it.
Sonoran desert tortoise doesn’t need US protection, federal agency says
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the tortoise doesn’t warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act because a scientific study “determined that it is not at risk of extinction in the foreseeable future.”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the tortoise doesn’t warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act because a scientific study “determined that it is not at risk of extinction in the foreseeable future.”
Former Arizona lawmaker Olivia Cajero Bedford dies at 83
Olivia Cajero Bedford, a Democrat who represented Tucson, was in the state House from 2003-10 and the state Senate from 2011-18.
Olivia Cajero Bedford, a Democrat who represented Tucson, was in the state House from 2003-10 and the state Senate from 2011-18.
I-10 in Tucson reopens after crash involving overturned semi
An overturned semi truck blocked the westbound lanes on Interstate 10 in Tucson on Feb. 9.
An overturned semi truck blocked the westbound lanes on Interstate 10 in Tucson on Feb. 9.
Man shot after pointing replica gun at Tucson officer, police say
Tucson Police say the 25-year-old man who was shot had ignored multiple orders to drop the gun, and the officer fired after the man pointed the gun at him.
Tucson Police say the 25-year-old man who was shot had ignored multiple orders to drop the gun, and the officer fired after the man pointed the gun at him.
University of Arizona names first female police chief
Paula Balafas was patrol officer in Colorado for six years with the Wheat Ridge Police Department and a detective for three years before she was promoted to sergeant.
Paula Balafas was patrol officer in Colorado for six years with the Wheat Ridge Police Department and a detective for three years before she was promoted to sergeant.
Air Force launches study of changes to flight training areas in Arizona
Three alternatives to be studied would change flight restrictions in areas northwest of Phoenix, west and southwest of Tucson and in parts of southeastern and east-central Arizona extending in western New Mexico.
Three alternatives to be studied would change flight restrictions in areas northwest of Phoenix, west and southwest of Tucson and in parts of southeastern and east-central Arizona extending in western New Mexico.
US Marshals arrest Pennsylvania rape suspect in Tucson
"Task force members conducted a thorough investigation and developed information that Hazen fled Pennsylvania to avoid prosecution and was residing in Tucson, Arizona," the U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release.
"Task force members conducted a thorough investigation and developed information that Hazen fled Pennsylvania to avoid prosecution and was residing in Tucson, Arizona," the U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release.
Suspects in murder of Maryland woman arrested at Arizona homeless camp, officials say
A man and a woman accused of murdering a woman in Maryland in 2017 have been arrested at a homeless camp in Arizona, according to officials in Maryland's Anne Arundel County.
A man and a woman accused of murdering a woman in Maryland in 2017 have been arrested at a homeless camp in Arizona, according to officials in Maryland's Anne Arundel County.
2 suspects arrested in vandalism of Tucson elementary school
Tucson Unified School District officials said more than 60 windows were broken on Jan. 25 at Annie Kellond Elementary.
Tucson Unified School District officials said more than 60 windows were broken on Jan. 25 at Annie Kellond Elementary.
Inmate convicted of murder dies at Tucson prison from apparent suicide
Officials with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Re-entry said 39-year-old Michael Walton died Sunday “from an apparent act of self-harm by hanging.”
Officials with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Re-entry said 39-year-old Michael Walton died Sunday “from an apparent act of self-harm by hanging.”
Suspect arrested in fatal Tucson crash involving pedestrian
A suspect has been arrested in a deadly crash involving a pedestrian near the University of Arizona campus, according to Tucson police.
A suspect has been arrested in a deadly crash involving a pedestrian near the University of Arizona campus, according to Tucson police.
Arizona border agents rescue stranded migrant from southern Arizona mountaintop
Authorities were able to locate her near Baboquivari Peak and tried to help her walk out of the mountains, but she was “physically unable to continue.”
Authorities were able to locate her near Baboquivari Peak and tried to help her walk out of the mountains, but she was “physically unable to continue.”
2 planes aborted Show Low airport runway approaches before 1 crashed: report
A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report said both pilots aborted their approaches after a Show Low Regional Airport employee got on the radio after seeing the two planes "near each other.:"
A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report said both pilots aborted their approaches after a Show Low Regional Airport employee got on the radio after seeing the two planes "near each other.:"