Sawmill Fire Held to 47,000 Acres, 89% Contained
Fire managers focus on eastern side, hope to keep community of Mescal safe.
Tucson Seeks Upgrades for Iconic 'A' Mountain Park
City asks public opinion on better trails, picnic facilities, more.
Schools Supe Douglas Proposes Sales Tax Increase to Boost Teacher Salaries
The proposal would extend and expand Prop. 301, which expires in 2021.
Will Prop 101 Take the Jolt Out of Tucson Streets?
One opponent says the city should look to its existing budget.
Episode 135: Tucson Sales Tax Election Begins, 19 Days to Vote by Mail
At issue: whether to raise sales tax a half percentage point to pay for police and fire equipment, road repair.
Wildfire, at 47,000 Acres, May Have Started from Gunshots
Planes were grounded for a second time on Thursday, and more windy weather is in the forecast.
State Budget Hangup: Ducey Firm on University Funding
Budget negotiations in Phoenix are stuck on how to increase maintenance money.
Feds Give Arizona $24M to Combat Opioid Epidemic
12th biggest grant in the country, based on need and prevalence of opioid addiction.
Tucson Health Care Dispute Could Leave Thousands Without Coverage
Northwest Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare have until May 1 to settle their disagreement.
$1.24B Pima County Budget Proposed with No Tax Rate Increase
Many property owners would pay more because assessed valuations are rising.
Pima County Has Hot Spots for Voter Registration, Declining Statewide
The northern and southern parts of the county saw the most new voters.
Mexico Is the Deadliest Country For Journalists In the Americas
The country ranked 147 of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders World Freedom Index.
Tucson Police, Fire Chiefs: Most of Fleets Outdated
Departments say they also need upgrades to bullet-proof vests, fire-protection gear.
Study: Extreme Weather Hits Tucson More than Other Western Cities
Researchers say people should stay informed, modify behavior and take out insurance.
Prop 101: Should Tucson's Sales Tax Rise for Public Safety, Streets?
Increase would raise $250M for police, fire, street repairs in 5 years; use existing budget, opponent says.
