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FBI, tribe's police investigating fatal shooting of tribal member by US Border Patrol agents

Customs and Border Protection officials say agents from the Ajo Border Patrol Station were involved in a fatal shooting on the Tohono O’odham reservation.

Pima County migrant shelter capacity stretched

The system was close to breaking in the days following the end of Title 42.

Navajo leaders seek tribal members caught up in sober-living Medicare scam in Arizona

The operation known as Rainbow Bridge was launched in response to recent actions by the state of Arizona against more than 100 unlicensed and fraudulent sober living homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Chiricahua National Park proposal moving in the U.S. Senate

The proposal is headed to the full Senate.

US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Arizona and other Western states

The announcement comes just about a year after an environmental review was completed as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to clear the way for major transmission projects in the West.

Court rejects claim that copper mine land is needed for jaguar preservation

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling is a win for the Rosemont Copper Mine.

Tucson turns down TEP franchise while Cochise County approves jail tax

Southern Arizona voters went to the polls for special elections.

Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud

An investigation that involved the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in at least 45 indictments by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Plastic waste into construction blocks: Tucson strives for zero-waste model

Tucson city council unanimously approved an agreement with ByFusion to convert plastic waste into construction-grade building blocks.

Kari Lake election challenge shouldn't proceed, Arizona officials say

Arizona officials and the Democratic governor have urged a judge to throw out Republican Kari Lake’s last remaining election misconduct claim.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package

The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.

Title 42 has ended. Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing

The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally.

Officials prepare for change in border policy

As Title 42 comes to an end, border officials prepare for a possible influx in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Judge rejects Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers' restraining order against reporter

“The strongest point is investigative reporting is a legitimate purpose. lt just is,” said Judge Howard Grodman.

Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion

The Democratic governor came into office with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program.

Miracle Valley in Cochise County could be sold

The county is getting ready to auction the bible college property.

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