Opinions divided on massive Benson housing development
Backers see the project as an economic boon; opponents worry it will deplete local groundwater and harm the environment.
Arizona bans hunting contests for killing coyotes
The ban doesn't apply to the lawful hunting of predators.
Ducey appoints Montgomery to Arizona Supreme Court
The appointment of the controversial prosecutor and Ducey ally brought both fervent support and opposition.
Lawsuit against more fast-track deportations scheduled for hearing on Friday
A regulation announced in July would allow ICE to deport undocumented people without seeing a judge under certain circumstances.
Fort Huachuca loses funding due to border wall redirect
The loss of money comes despite earlier assurances it was safe.
Half of Arizona voters support legal marijuana
A polling firm says it's too early to say if the potential 2020 initiative would pass.
New border wall could further deplete groundwater supplies
Some scientists and conservationists worry the water needs of the new border wall could put a valuable desert oasis at risk.
Vail high school students make an early jump to college
Collaboration with Pima Community College builds a bridge to the future.
More West Nile Virus cases being seen throughout Southwest
Arizona has the most cases of any state this year.
CDC reports mumps outbreak in migrant detention facilities
They found 900 confirmed and probable mumps cases among migrants in 57 detention facilities over the past year.
Organized crime infiltrates 5 police departments in Sonora
Violence has been on the rise in Sonora, with 600 killed in the first half of the year.
Four-lane highway south of Arizona-Mexico border delayed again
The highway, originally slated for completion January 2018, is now expected to be finished in October.
Housing costs in Tucson hit bigger share of lowest earners than state, country
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing is tougher for those who make less.
Pima County wants public input on smoking age
The proposal would raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21, including vaping e-cigarettes.
Dry monsoon caused by roaming high-pressure system
This year's monsoon in Tucson is almost 3.5 inches behind what the area received last year.
