How diverse are the student bodies of Arizona's public universities? Here's what you should know
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action for college admissions, a certain level of attention is now placed on the diversity of a university's student population. With that in mind, how does Arizona's public universities stack up? Here's what you should know.
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action for college admissions, a certain level of attention is now placed on the diversity of a university's student population. With that in mind, how does Arizona's public universities stack up? Here's what you should know.
Arizona ATM destroyed in apparent explosion
Police in Oro Valley say there was an apparent explosion on July 5 at a Wells Fargo near Tangerine Road and 1st Avenue. No one was hurt.
Police in Oro Valley say there was an apparent explosion on July 5 at a Wells Fargo near Tangerine Road and 1st Avenue. No one was hurt.
House Minority Leader Andrés Cano resigns from Arizona Legislature to complete graduate studies
House Minority Leader Andrés Cano formally submitted his resignation from the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday with plans to complete graduate studies.
House Minority Leader Andrés Cano formally submitted his resignation from the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday with plans to complete graduate studies.
Beehive Fire burns 3K acres near Nogales
The Beehive Fire has scorched more than 3,000 acres in the Coronado National Forest near Nogales. Arivaca Lake and nearby campgrounds have been closed due to the fire.
The Beehive Fire has scorched more than 3,000 acres in the Coronado National Forest near Nogales. Arivaca Lake and nearby campgrounds have been closed due to the fire.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 6 Arizona counties
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on June 26 and lasts through 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on June 26 and lasts through 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Arizona hikers with no water rescued at Catalina State Park as scorching temps expand across Southwest
Two hikers were rescued in Arizona Saturday afternoon, and officials say the pair failed to bring enough water as excessive heat scorches the Southwest.
Two hikers were rescued in Arizona Saturday afternoon, and officials say the pair failed to bring enough water as excessive heat scorches the Southwest.
Man accused of setting Tucson house of worship on fire
Edison Thomas, 31, has been booked into jail on suspicion of several charges including arson and aggravated criminal damage.
Edison Thomas, 31, has been booked into jail on suspicion of several charges including arson and aggravated criminal damage.
Tohono O'odham Nation member killed by border patrol
We've obtained new information out of Pima County on June 24 after a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation was shot to death by border patrol. An autopsy shows Raymond Mattia was shot at least nine times.
We've obtained new information out of Pima County on June 24 after a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation was shot to death by border patrol. An autopsy shows Raymond Mattia was shot at least nine times.
New body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents shooting Arizona tribal member
The footage also shows several agents asking repeatedly whether anyone had found a firearm as they moved in to handcuff Mattia. There was no sign a handgun was found.
The footage also shows several agents asking repeatedly whether anyone had found a firearm as they moved in to handcuff Mattia. There was no sign a handgun was found.
Man involved in deadly 2021 Arizona Amtrak train shooting gets 10 years in prison
A federal judge in Tucson sentenced 24-year-old Devonte Okeith Mathis on Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona said.
A federal judge in Tucson sentenced 24-year-old Devonte Okeith Mathis on Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona said.
Wildfire burns in Catalina Mountains
The Pima County Sheriff's Office says the Finger Rock trailhead, Ventana Canyon trailhead, Pima Canyon trailhead, Rose Canyon trailhead, and Sabino Canyon overflow parking are closed due to the fire. The fire is burning in the Catalina Mountains, two miles north of the Craycroft and the Placita Alta Reposa area.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office says the Finger Rock trailhead, Ventana Canyon trailhead, Pima Canyon trailhead, Rose Canyon trailhead, and Sabino Canyon overflow parking are closed due to the fire. The fire is burning in the Catalina Mountains, two miles north of the Craycroft and the Placita Alta Reposa area.
Make monsoon fantasy forecasts, win prizes: Here's how
The monsoon season has started, which means it's time for people to sign up for the University of Arizona's fantasy monsoon game.
The monsoon season has started, which means it's time for people to sign up for the University of Arizona's fantasy monsoon game.
Arizona death row inmate released after 29 years behind bars
Barry Lee Jones had spent 29 years behind bars for murder, child abuse and sexual assault convictions in the death of his girlfriend’s daughter.
Barry Lee Jones had spent 29 years behind bars for murder, child abuse and sexual assault convictions in the death of his girlfriend’s daughter.
Arizona House censures lawmaker caught on camera hiding Bibles
The action comes after the House Ethics Committee determined Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton violated House rules, finding that she displayed “disrespectful” and “disorderly” behavior.
The action comes after the House Ethics Committee determined Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton violated House rules, finding that she displayed “disrespectful” and “disorderly” behavior.
Arizona Democrat violated House rules by hiding Bibles, committee says
A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them.
A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them.
Ex-Tucson teacher sentenced for threatening to blow up Trump store, kill state Sen. Wendy Rogers
A former Tucson middle school teacher has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to making a death threat against a state lawmaker.
A former Tucson middle school teacher has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to making a death threat against a state lawmaker.
14 migrants found locked in trailer during Arizona drug bust
On May 25, a. Arizona trooper pulled over a tractor-trailer on I-19 northbound in Sahuarita and found “multiple indicators of criminal activity."
On May 25, a. Arizona trooper pulled over a tractor-trailer on I-19 northbound in Sahuarita and found “multiple indicators of criminal activity."
Meet Zoey: Louisiana dog claims record for world's longest tongue
At 5 inches long, Zoey's tongue is longer than a soda can, according to Guinness World Records.
At 5 inches long, Zoey's tongue is longer than a soda can, according to Guinness World Records.
Wildfire burns near Biosphere 2
Crews are battling a wildfire that broke out near the Biosphere 2 facility north of Tucson. The fire broke out on June 4 and has burned about 13 acres.
Crews are battling a wildfire that broke out near the Biosphere 2 facility north of Tucson. The fire broke out on June 4 and has burned about 13 acres.
St. Pete ‘trunk lady’ murder victim identified after 53 years, search continues for her 2 daughters
After 53 years, Syllen Gates finally knows what happened to her mother who disappeared in 1965 from Tucson, Arizona when she was just nine years old.
After 53 years, Syllen Gates finally knows what happened to her mother who disappeared in 1965 from Tucson, Arizona when she was just nine years old.