Arts Council Searches for Jan. 8 Memorial Designers
Individual artists or teams have until end of month to submit ideas; winner will also contribute to renovation of El Presidio Park.
AZ WEEK: Terrorism Threats on Border Unlikely, Analyst Says
Author, border expert argues terrorists more likely to get in with legitimate passport than entering illegally.
Tucson Council Lifts Size Restrictions for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Sites
Councilwoman Uhlich says scratching overly restrictive regulations for local sites can help lower costs for patients.
Tucson City Council Asks Public to Weigh In On City Manager Search
Special meeting scheduled for Thursday to hear from people about process city will use to recruit Richard Miranda replacement.
UPDATE: Arizona Storm Leaves 2 Dead; Statewide Emergency
Deaths in Tucson, Oracle Junction in flooded washes; major freeways closed most of Monday in Phoenix area.
UA Medical Board Agrees Ousted Surgeon Wrongfully Fired
University Physicians Healthcare says it will adopt recommendations by independent panel including reinstating Rainer Gruessner as faculty member.
AZ WEEK: DuVal Says Improving Education Means Better Economy
Arizona governor candidate says part of attracting businesses is having a highly skilled workforce.
Arrests of Unaccompanied Minors in Southern AZ Border Continue to Drop
Still, more than 900 child migrants apprehended in July, August in Border Patrol’s Tucson sector.
Pima County Superior Court Goes Paperless
Digital dashboard for judges would consolidate case documents, data onto computer screen; may be rolled out across Arizona.
METRO WEEK: Border, Economy at Center of Barber, McSally Rematch
Former Air Force pilot breezed through Republican primary, will face off Democratic incumbent Barber in Nov.
Veterans Affairs: No Proof Appointment Delays Caused Deaths
Revelations that as many as 40 veterans died while awaiting care at the Phoenix VA hospital rocked the agency last spring.
Panel Clears Ousted UA Surgeon of All Charges
Say medical center failed to prove termination was justified; final say on action in University Physician Healthcare's hands.
AZ Week: Film Explores Whether Real 'El Chapo' Captured
Recent poll in Mexico shows country nearly split on believing drug lord was apprehended in February.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Appeal State Rules on PTSD Patients
When DHS added disorder to MMJ Act it came with prohibitions including enforcing proof patient is undergoing conventional therapy.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
