UArizona researcher releases new report on origin of COVID-19

Since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a debate over where the virus originated from, and that debate has come back to life, as a result of a report released by a scientist in Arizona.

Tucson mother accused of homicide after daughter drowns in pool

Pima County officials say 29-year-old Sarah Coleman called a family member on Sunday, saying that she found her 2-year-old daughter unresponsive at a pool.

Pima County deputy dies after being shot in the head in Tucson

A deputy with the Pima County Sheriff's Department has died days after being shot in the head on Nov. 18, authorities said.

US Marshals arrest New Jersey double murder suspect in Tucson

On Wednesday morning, U.S. Marshals began surveillance of Vilorio-Jaquez at the apartment complex and he was arrested after leaving an apartment to walk his dog.

2 Arizona inmates accused of illegally voting in 2020 election

The Arizona Attorney General's Office said Damian Herrera, 25, and Shadae Alexis Smith, 29, were indicted with one count of false registration and one count of illegal voting.

Officials approve corridor in southern, central Arizona for part of proposed new I-11

The chosen corridor that would link Las Vegas and Arizona stretches 280 miles northward from the U.S. Mexico border to Wickenburg while skirting metro Phoenix’s west side.

Deadline nears for Arizona marijuana business applicants

The deadline to get free state-mandated training to run a marijuana dispensary or similar cannabis business in Arizona as part of a social equity ownership program is fast approaching.

Man suspected in robberies of Tucson banks, stores arrested

James Siehien, 52, is accused of robbing two of the six banks twice and also robbing a convenience store and a fast-food restaurant, they said.

Tucson inmate escapes prison; federal authorities now searching for him

Federal authorities are searching for escaped Tucson inmate Ezequiel Solis Jr. He left a minimum-security prison on Nov. 12 during his 13-year sentence.

4 dead in Tucson trailer park shooting, police say

Four people are dead after an early morning shooting at a Tucson trailer park on Nov. 14 near Ajo Highway and La Cholla Boulevard.

Tucson's 'Hometown Hero' gets ride with Air Force Thunderbirds after his life-saving efforts

An Arizona police sergeant was given the chance to fly with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a bicyclist that was struck and nearly killed by a truck.

Tucson OK’s measure to gradually raise minimum wage to $15

Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.

UArizona engineers work to develop health device unlike any other

A new health device was created by engineers at the University of Arizona and it could mean huge improvements in the treatment of diseases, testing of new drugs and the ability to track personal health.

Tucson voters to decide on higher minimum wage proposal

Voters in Tucson are being asked to approve a new minimum wage higher than the state's baseline pay, potentially joining Flagstaff in adopting the $15 per hour rate long sought by progressive Democrats.

Arizona veteran's van stolen from fenced-in yard found thanks to a Good Samaritan
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A handicap van has been returned to a Tucson veteran who has terminal cancer. The vehicle was the only way John Carter could get to his medical treatments. A suspect, Martin Alvarado, has been arrested.

More than 160 reports detail alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at US border

More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.