Arizona AG says Tucson fair housing ordinance violates law

Brnovich said in a news release on Dec. 22 that Tucson’s “source of income” ordinance violates state law.

Military Christmas greetings for Arizona 2022
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Rear Admiral Maria "Lore" Aguayo - Tempe, YNSA Christian Rascon - Phoenix, 2LT Nicholas Lee - San Tan Valley, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Eric Gallardo Granadeno - Phoenix, Sgt. Verschae Zanes - Phoenix, Staff Sgt. Raymond Leza - Tucson, Tristan Kramer - Tucson, Adolfo Abarca - Tucson, Nicholas Valenzuela-Wright - San Manuel, Carlos Rojas - Tucson, Christina Gomez - Tucson, Ian Britanik - Tucson, and Jacob Hetherington - Prescott are wishing their friends and family a merry Christmas. Thank you for your service!

Tucson real estate agent attacked and escaped abduction by suspect who was caught 2 months later in Texas

The Tucson Police Department says a man they believe assaulted and attempted to kidnap a pregnant real estate agent has been caught more than 2 months later in Texas. Her injuries, police say, caused her to lose her baby.

'Honor, decency and courage': Former Arizona Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe dies at 80

Former Arizona Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe has passed away at the age of 80 on Dec. 3. Kolbe served 11-terms as a congressman and in the state legislature for three, representing Tucson.

Arizona ends 5-game losing streak to ASU in Territorial Cup game

Michael Wiley ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns, and Arizona beat Arizona State 38-35 on Friday to end a five-game losing streak in the Territorial Cup rivalry.

Military Thanksgiving greetings for Arizona 2022
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Air Force Basic Trainee Jaelyn Bruyneel from Peoria, Master Sgt. Michael Matkin from Gilbert, Staff Sgt. Jacob Hetherington of Prescott, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Elizabeth Mobray, from Tucson wish their friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for your service!

Federal inmate obtained a gun at Arizona prison, attempted to shoot visitor in the head

A federal prison inmate who was able to obtain a firearm at a prison camp in Arizona pulled out the gun in a visitation area and attempted to shoot a visitor in the head.

Retired stealth fighter makes its way across Arizona
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It was quite a sight on Arizona highways as a stealth fighter jet is slowly making its way across the state. The decommissioned F-117 is making its way from Nevada to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. The aircraft, nicknamed Dark Angel, flew in the first Gulf War as well over former Yugoslavia in 1999.

Top Biden immigration official resigns amid record border crossings

The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.

New trial denied for man convicted of killing Tucson girl

Christopher Clements was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez.

Arizona detectives seize drugs, guns, a battering ram and more during Tucson bust

Authorities had served a search warrant at a Tucson-area residence on Oct. 29 after it was alleged that the people living there were involved in illegally selling firearms and drugs.

Southern Arizona girl kidnapped then let go a short while later; suspect arrested

A little girl in Pima County told deputies that she had been kidnapped by an unknown person but was let go a short time after on Oct. 7. Investigators need help finding the suspect.

Tucson father convicted in clash over school COVID-19 mandates

In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.

Border Patrol finds 32 migrants locked in moving truck following Tucson pursuit

Border Patrol agents secured the truck and found 32 undocumented immigrants inside. They were transported to the Tucson Border Patrol station for processing.

Pima County deputies search for escaped inmate who walked out of prison

Deputies say 43-year-old Oscar Alday had walked out of the Pima County Adult Detention Complex while other arrestees were being released from custody.

Astronaut James McDivitt, Apollo 9 commander, dies at 93 in Tucson

James A. McDivitt was also the commander of 1965’s Gemini 4 mission, where his best friend and colleague Ed White made the first U.S. spacewalk. His photographs of White during the spacewalk became iconic images.

Radio-collared bobcat in Tucson research project found dead; reward offered

Officials said the research project, which is partially funded by a state Game and Fish grant, is studying how bobcats use the wildlife-urban interface on the west side of Tucson.