Charity Hopes to Prevent Honduran Youth from Heading North
So far in 2014 more than 13K unaccompanied children from Central American country have been apprehended crossing into US illegally.
Ukraine Crisis, Other Global Politics Imperil OSIRIS-REx Mission
Team plans to use rocket which runs on a Russian-made engine; Canadian government funding couldn't be secured.
Metro Week: Fire Season Underway, Prep Began Months Ago
lookouts watch for smoke, districts help residents create "defensible space."
Lookouts at Forefront of Fire Spotting
Mac Tippins will spend 4-5 months on duty in Mt. Lemmon's Lemmon Rock Lookout.
Board of Regents OKs Negotiations for UAMC Takeover
Phoenix-based Banner Health, UA Health Network hope to finalize $946M deal by September.
Brewer Gives Feds Tongue Lashing after Nogales Shelter Tour
'Dang it the federal government has a job to do,' she says, after visiting facility housing hundreds of Central American children.
Tucson Second-Grader Wins National Braille Challenge
Ciara Peterson won first place in her category at 14th annual competition; 'It felt surprising,' she says.
Feds to Open More Detention Facilities for Immigrant Families
Homeland Security Deputy Sec. says they will be primarily for mothers, children caught crossing into US illegally.
Republican Melvin Withdraws from Governor's Race
Southern Arizona senator says he cannot raise money; he was one of eight in GOP gubernatorial primary.
Metro Week: Pima College Works to End Probation
What's changed one year after probationary status? Interview with Chancellor Lee Lambert, on job since 2013.
Juneteenth
Though not recognized as a state holiday, Arizonans have celebrated an important date in the history of freedom for 44 consecutive years.
AZ Week: 'What's Wrong at Point of Origin?' for Migrant Children
Nogales Mayor Garino suggests US communicate with unaccompanied kids' native countries for solutions.
Archaeology, Adventures and Agaves
Tucson archaeologists are beginning new chapters after decades at the University of Arizona, reveal ancient culture's uses for tough native plant.
Abe of the Desert
This New York City native volunteers at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to share his love of nature with others.
Tucson Appoints Interim City Manager
Assistant manager promoted to temporary position during national search for new city admin.
