Tucson Border Patrol agents find large stash of fentanyl inside fish cooler
Authorities at an immigration checkpoint on Interstate 19 noticed something was “fishy” about the cooler and discovered 17 pounds of fentanyl hidden along the walls of the container.
Authorities at an immigration checkpoint on Interstate 19 noticed something was “fishy” about the cooler and discovered 17 pounds of fentanyl hidden along the walls of the container.
US Southwest hits impressive rainfall during summer monsoon
The annual rainy period known simply as “the monsoon” ended Thursday with widespread precipitation across New Mexico and Arizona, including snow in higher elevations.
The annual rainy period known simply as “the monsoon” ended Thursday with widespread precipitation across New Mexico and Arizona, including snow in higher elevations.
Tucson man accused of illegally voting in 2020 election while he was jailed
Nelson reportedly voted in the 2018 primary and general elections and in the 2020 general election.
Nelson reportedly voted in the 2018 primary and general elections and in the 2020 general election.
Mother of decapitated children arrested in Tucson, charged in their killings
Her 13-year-old daughter, Malaka Taylor, and 12-year-old son, Maurice Taylor Jr., were found decapitated Dec. 4 at their home in Lancaster, in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles.
Her 13-year-old daughter, Malaka Taylor, and 12-year-old son, Maurice Taylor Jr., were found decapitated Dec. 4 at their home in Lancaster, in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles.
Monsoon 2021 brings bat invasion to Arizona
The Arizona Game and Fish Dept. says two species of bats are making pit stops in the state during their migration to Mexico.
The Arizona Game and Fish Dept. says two species of bats are making pit stops in the state during their migration to Mexico.
Rural patients unable to transfer to full Arizona hospitals
As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.
As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.
Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations
Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.
Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.
Authorities seek suspect after mountain lion was shot in Tucson
Arizona authorities are looking for the person who shot and mortally wounded a mountain lion in central Tucson.
Arizona authorities are looking for the person who shot and mortally wounded a mountain lion in central Tucson.
Engel quits Arizona Senate to focus on District 2 congressional race
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race will be pivotal to the Democratic Party's efforts to retain the U.S. House majority, "and this is not an endeavor to be taken lightly," Engel said.
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District race will be pivotal to the Democratic Party's efforts to retain the U.S. House majority, "and this is not an endeavor to be taken lightly," Engel said.
Arizona AG: Tucson COVID-19 vaccine mandate violates state law
"Tucson’s vaccine mandate is illegal, and the city could be held liable for attempting to force employees to take it against their beliefs," said Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. "COVID-19 vaccinations should be a choice, not a government mandate."
"Tucson’s vaccine mandate is illegal, and the city could be held liable for attempting to force employees to take it against their beliefs," said Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. "COVID-19 vaccinations should be a choice, not a government mandate."
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
Friese drops out of race for Tucson-area US House seat
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
"As the delta variant surges across our region, it has become an increasing challenge to fulfill my obligations to the hospital, my patients, and the campaign amidst a run for Congress," Friese said.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects major part of lawsuit against CVS
The justices ruled Sept. 1 that Tucson Medical Center can’t sue CVS Health Corporation for alleged negligence through distribution of opioids.
The justices ruled Sept. 1 that Tucson Medical Center can’t sue CVS Health Corporation for alleged negligence through distribution of opioids.
Rainy season unleashes with fury, beauty across Arizona
Monsoon storms have brought spectacular lightning shows and record rainfall to the region’s deserts. They’ve also brought destruction, flooding streets and homes, and leading to some swift water rescues and several deaths.
Monsoon storms have brought spectacular lightning shows and record rainfall to the region’s deserts. They’ve also brought destruction, flooding streets and homes, and leading to some swift water rescues and several deaths.
Tohono O’odham Nation granted license for online sports betting
The Tohono O’odham Nation was granted an event wagering license, allowing it to open an online sports betting platform by fall, expanding options for betting on sports throughout Arizona.
The Tohono O’odham Nation was granted an event wagering license, allowing it to open an online sports betting platform by fall, expanding options for betting on sports throughout Arizona.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
Man wearing fake Border Patrol uniform arrested during smuggling attempt near Tucson
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
John R. Modlin, interim Chief Patrol Agent of the Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, said the bogus car was a cloned vehicle similar to ones used by the Border Patrol.
U.S. Marshals: California man accused of killing his cousin arrested in Tucson
A California man has been arrested in Tucson for allegedly killing his cousin, authorities say.
A California man has been arrested in Tucson for allegedly killing his cousin, authorities say.
84-year-old gets 21 years in prison for Arizona bank robbery
Authorities say Robert Krebs carried out the January 2018 holdup in Tucson about seven months after he was released from prison as he was struggling to adjust to life on the outside. His attorney said Krebs wanted to go back to prison.
Authorities say Robert Krebs carried out the January 2018 holdup in Tucson about seven months after he was released from prison as he was struggling to adjust to life on the outside. His attorney said Krebs wanted to go back to prison.
Tucson police union challenges city’s vaccine requirement
The Arizona Daily Star reports that the lawsuit filed by the Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract "by unilaterally enacting the ordinance without first bargaining in good faith over the change in working conditions" and asks a court to declare the mandate to be illegal.
The Arizona Daily Star reports that the lawsuit filed by the Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract "by unilaterally enacting the ordinance without first bargaining in good faith over the change in working conditions" and asks a court to declare the mandate to be illegal.