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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.:"

Migrant deaths in Arizona borderlands saw little change in 2021

The remains of 226 people were found last year near Arizona’s border with Mexico, little changed from the 223 deaths reported back in 2020.

UArizona faculty, staff members want remote teaching option amid COVID-19 surge

Over 150 faculty members and instructors with the University of Arizona have signed an open letter to the school's provost, staying they want online teaching as an option amid a new, omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 cases.

Mexico charges 7 in ‘Fast and Furious’ weapons trafficking scandal

The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.

UArizona tightens mask policy: cloth masks no longer allowed
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The University of Arizona has changed its mask policy a week before students return for this spring semester. Students and staff will now be required to wear a surgical or high grade mask on campus.

Off-duty Tucson Police officer fired after fatal shooting involving man in wheelchair

Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus said he was "deeply disturbed and troubled" by Remington’s actions and the case is under review by the Pima County Attorney’s Office.

Meet some of Arizona's 2022 New Year's babies

Meet some of the newest babies who were born just after New Year's 2022 in Arizona hospitals.

Tucson synagogue, mosque vandalized in separate attacks

Detectives announced Wednesday they arrested 37-year-old Dustin Wilkerson on suspicion of aggravated criminal damage after reviewing surveillance video taken at Kol Ami Tucson.