Family of slain UA professor file $9 million claim against the Arizona Board of Regents
The Arizona Board of Regents has 60 days to respond to the family’s claim. If they fail, the family will file a formal lawsuit.
The Buzz: Arizona's abandoned mines
Many groups look to locate, seal and clean up old mines, which likely number in the hundreds of thousands.
UA's "chilling" response forces faculty committee to end campus safety investigation
In a letter to the Faculty Senate, the group details fears of retaliation and "stonewalling" from university leadership.
Fear of "negative consequences": faculty committee that denounced UA's response to deadly, on-campus shooting disbands early
In a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate, the group goes into detail sharing concerns they have faced.
World's largest bomb squad training visits Marana for specialized training
Raven's Challenge first started in 2004 in Seattle.
House passes domestic violence bill that criminalizes abuse to pregnant people
The bill has received opposition from the Arizona Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.
Interim faculty report denounces UA's response ahead of deadly on-campus shooting
The Committee's 30-page report says that the university’s response was a reaction from a “systemic oversight failure” and did not “address a known chronic trust problem.”
City under scrutiny for alledged homeless encampment sweeps ahead of gem show
An injunction was filed to stop the enforcement of two city ordinances that would criminalize homelessness.
UA announces new safety strategies months after deadly shooting
The changes include expanded background checks, new security access to buildings and trainings.
Respiratory illnesses continue rise in Pima County
Officials are asking residents to update their vaccinations, wear masks and social distance.
The Buzz: Looking back on 2022
Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.
Traffic deaths rising in Tucson, pedestrians at highest risk
The number of pedestrian fatalities have almost doubled from 2021.
New Homeless Encampment Reporting Tool helps connect resources, lowers police response
The system launched on Oct. 27 and has received 1,582 reports.
Tucson Police Department chosen for National Public Safety Partnership
The U.S. Department of Justice program will last for three years.
Tucson receives $2 million grant to reduce gun violence
Funding comes from a $100 million investment from the U.S. Department of Justice to help communities across the country combat gun violence.
