Businesses near U.S.-Mexico border struggle with boundaries’ closure

In border towns across the U.S., small businesses are reeling from the economic fallout of the partial closure of North America’s international boundaries.

Former Nogales mayor, Napolitano adviser to run for Arizona governor

Marco Lopez is the first of what is likely to be a crowded field of candidates looking to replace Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who is barred by term limits from seeking a third term.

Race for Governor of Arizona: Former Nogales mayor announces bid
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The race for Arizona's next governor is off and running and the former mayor of Nogales is the first major candidate to announce his bid. Marco Lopez says his campaign will focus on education, jobs, and healthcare.

Arizona, Montana sue to block DHS rules that would limit ICE arrests

Arizona and Montana are suing to block the Biden administration’s new immigration rules that would dramatically narrow the number of illegal immigrants targeted for arrest and deportation -- arguing the policies would have devastating consequences for their states.

Arizona Lottery: 2 winning lottery tickets yet to be claimed in the state

Two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Arizona for the Powerball drawing on Jan. 23, according to officials with the Arizona Lottery.

Former border officer sentenced to prison in bribery case

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Jose Rosalio Fuentes agreed while working as a CBP officer to allow a person not authorized to enter the United States to cross the border in exchange for a $6,000 bribe.

All Arizona counties meet benchmarks for safely reopening businesses

On Oct. 1, Graham County advanced to the moderate transmission stage of COVID-19, joining all other Arizona counties, with the exception of Greenlee County, which remains in the minimal stage.

Border Patrol agent stabbed, suspect killed near Nogales

According to officials, an agent on foot stopped a group of suspected undocumented immigrants east of Nogales and one of those people stabbed the agent several times. The agent shot and killed the suspect after being stabbed.

Mexican cartels are finding more unusual ways to smuggle the drugs, Customs and Border Protection officers say

Officers say meth seizures have nearly doubled this year; criminals are getting more creative in the ways they smuggle drugs across the border and fear the problem will only get worse. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

Border Patrol: Agents seize nearly $2m worth of narcotics near border

Two teens from Rio Rico have been arrested following a drug bust near the U.S.-Mexico Border, according to officials with the Border Patrol.

Southern Arizona school district using new tool to keep students, teachers safe during COVID-19 pandemic

As schools look to reopen, one district in Arizona is getting creative when it comes to keeping their students safe. They’re using large power fans to spray disinfectant across classrooms. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

Nearly 300K fentanyl pills seized at Arizona-Mexico border

Customs officials in Nogales seized nearly $1 million of drugs from ceramic tile boxes being transported across the U.S. - Mexico border.

Some recreation sites in Coronado National Forest reopening

Campfire, smoking and recreational shooting restrictions to prevent human-caused forest fires are in place as Coronado National Forest reopens.

Fake or diluted cleaning supplies, coronavirus test kits and medicine flood US borders

Criminals are cashing in on our demand for common household products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers across the country have intercepted fake COVID-19 test kits, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants just to name a few.

Advocates urge release of prisoners as Arizona fights coronavirus

As the coronavirus surfaces in Arizona prisons, advocates for inmates worry that they’re running out of time to persuade Gov. Doug Ducey to avoid a larger outbreak by releasing some of the 42,000 people who live in close quarters behind bars.

AZDHS: All counties with COVID-19 cases must close gyms, bars, movie theaters; restaurants dine-out only

The Arizona Department of Health Services is requiring that all counties with cases of the novel coronavirus must close all of their bars, gyms and movie theaters effective at close of business on Friday.

Arizona DPS do 24-hour patrols again in some border areas
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety has returned round-the-clock patrols to Nogales with plans to have 24-hour patrols to a second area later this year.