Tucson Mayor Rejects Police Chief's Offer To Resign

Tucson Police Chief Christopher Magnus said on Wednesday he would resign in light of a man's death while in police custody.

VP Mike Pence To Visit Tucson, Yuma On Tuesday

The Vice President is set to speak at a Faith in America event and meet with Gov. Doug Ducey in Yuma.

Mayor: Council Meeting Postponed After TPD In-Custody Death

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said she was "anguished and deeply troubled" after seeing footage of the death.

Tucson Couple Disputing Astronomical Cost To Name Son Perseus

A Tucson mom waited nearly two years to name her son Perseus and now finds it’s expensive to erase “Baby Boy” from his birth certificate.

Tucson Coronavirus: Mayor Wants Stay-At-Home Order Extended

"The reality is that we have not met criteria established by the CDC to begin a phased reopening," Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said.

Cost Of Municipal Water Could Increase In Tucson

The cost of water would increase by 5.5 percent this year if the Tucson council votes to approve a rate increase.

Arizona Restaurateurs Under Fire For Attending Trump Rally

The owners of Sammy's Mexican Grill in Tucson fired back at critics in a Facebook video: "We will not be intimidated by all the negativity."

Tucson Democrat Kirkpatrick Returns To Capitol After Alcohol Treatment Leave

Arizona U.S. Ann Kirkpatrick, who took a leave of absence to get treatment for alcoholism, is back on Capitol Hill.

'Home To Our Ancestors’: Arizona Tribal Leader Decries Border Wall

A Tohono O’Odham Nation of Arizona official said land near Monument Hill blasted for border wall construction is sacred to his ancestors.

'Keep Corporate Polluters Happy': Tucson Democrat Rebukes Trump Administration

President Trump called the National Environmental Policy Act a "regulatory nightmare" and wants to rewrite it.

Judge Caps Time CBP Can Hold Migrants In ‘Degrading’ Tucson Centers

U.S. District Judge David Bury said conditions at some of the nine CBP processing facilities in the Tucson sector offends "common decency."

Arizona Push To Constitutionalize Sanctuary City Ban Ends: Report

Tucson leaders' opposition to a constitutional ban on sanctuary cities has been met with success as state leaders halted the legislation.

Tucson City Council Votes Against Arizona Sanctuary City Ban

The Tucson City Council voted to oppose state legislation which would enshrine a sanctuary city ban in the state constitution.

Tucson Lawmaker's Bills Are Good News For Arizonans Sick Of Having Data Stolen

Tucson Democratic Rep. Domingo DeGrazia, an information privacy expert, says bills protect Arizonans' privacy without burdening business.

State Of Disunion: AZ Lawmakers React To Trump Speech At Tense Time

Rep. Grijalva (D-Tucson) called the speech a “pathetic” campaign rally. While Rep. Lesko (R-Peoria) said it was “all very positive."

Bill Lets Rape Victims Sever Parental Rights Of Rapists Without Conviction

Sexual assault victims would be able to sever the parental rights of their attackers if the assault led to a child under a new proposed bill

House OKs Tucson Rep's Bill To Undo Trump Changes To Endangered Species Act

Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson, sponsored the bill that he said is needed to overturn rules that undermine the protections of the act.

Tucson receives 'D' grade for fiscal health

Tucson taxpayers on the hook for $8,100

Tucson Woman Whose Daughter Partially Eaten By Dog Sentenced

Breanna Henson, 31, of Tucson, was sentenced Monday in Pima County Consolidated Justice Court in the death of her daughter.

Arizonans Join Smaller, Calmer, But Still Impassioned Women’s March

Rachel Sinex of Tucson said it was interesting to both see the counter-protesters but to be able to hold a peaceful conversation with them.

Senator McSally Brushes Off Of Reporter As 'Liberal Hack’

CNN said that McSally, former Tucson district representative, made a comment that was “unbecoming of a senator.”

Lawmakers Send Well-Wishes To Tucson Rep Seeking Care For Alcohol Dependence

Colleagues of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick offered prayers and well wishes for the Tucson Democrat after she announced she is seeking treatment.

Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick Seeking Treatment For Alcoholism

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, an Arizona Democrat, said she's “finally seeking" alcoholism treatment after "struggling to do so in the past." ​

Lawsuit Over Border Patrol Detention Conditions Goes To Trial

Lawsuit predates 2019 surge in migrants at the southern border but illustrates the challenge of detaining immigrants, especially children.

As AZ Looks To Redistricting After 2020, Painful Lessons From 2010

Arizona is one of 18 states where independent commissions, instead of state legislators, draw congressional and legislative lines.

Tucson Mayor Romero Announces Gun Safety Task Force, Joins MAIG

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Thursday joined the Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) alliance and announced a new local gun safety task force.

"Bring a peaceful end to the conflict": Navajo Pres, VP Statement

Navajo Nation President & VP issue statement, call for resolving issues with Iran diplomatically

New Arizona Laws Going Into Effect In 2020

New laws going into effect in Arizona in 2020 affect the minimum wage, medical marijuana testing, primary elections, opioids and more.

Both Sides Left Wanting By 2020 Budget’s $1.375B For Border Wall

“Any funding for the president’s border wall obsession is too much," says Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson.

AZ Congressional Reps Help Pass Native American Language Bill

Navajo Nation President, Vice-President commend reauthorization. Bill extends vital language preservation programs through 2024.

Vets’ Treatment Court Bill Remains Stalled In D.C.

AG Brnovich urges action on bill to provide support programs for court-bound veterans with drug, mental health issues.

Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up To $16.00 An Hour Open In Pima County

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Pima County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

AG Brnovich Files Brief In Defense Of Indian Child Welfare Act

State Attorney General joins multi-state coalition seeking to protect the adoption rights of Native American children, families, and tribes.

Bill To Protect Grand Canyon Introduced In U.S. Senate

Sen. Sinema introduces bill “to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage" of the Canyon

City Of Tucson Holiday 2019 Trash And Recycling Changes

City of Tucson employees will enjoy Christmas Day and New Year's Day too. These changes will result to the trash and recycling schedule.

Attorney General Joins Fentanyl Fight

Arizona AG joins national coalition calling on Congress to pass bill permanently outlawing the drug

Homeland Security To Send Migrants From Tucson To El Paso, Then Back To Mexico

The move marks the expansion of the so-called “Remain in Mexico” policy to Tucson, where it previously went unenforced.

Residents Can See Tucson's Latina Mayor Romero Sworn In Monday

Tucson residents are invited to witness newly elected Mayor Regina Romero's (second) swearing in at a city council meeting Monday.

AZ Rep. Grijalva, House Democrats Demand Probe Of Troops Deployed To Border

Democrats claim troop deployment “militarizes” border communities, such as those in AZ, and may be illegal without congressional approval.

Pima County Uses $27 Million For Asbestos Removal, Parks, Roads

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved $27 million to fund parks, pavement, and asbestos removal from a downtown building.