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.
Nogales Mayor Worries Border X-Ray Equipment Has High Radiation
Garino is asking DHS to find out if its 'Z-Portal' scanning system is leaking dangerous materials.
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.
Clean Elections Director: Enough Evidence Horne Broke Elections Laws
Says attorney general used $300K of state resources in failed re-election bid.
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.
Outside Money Pours In as CD1, CD2 Races in Full Swing
Many TV ads paid for by national GOP, Democratic campaign committees; millions ready to be spent in Southern Arizona races.
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.
Primary Election Vote Count Winds Down
3,300 early, provisional ballots remain in 4 counties, with CD1 race still undecided; tally deadline is Wednesday.
UPDATE: Tobin Wins in CD1 as Kiehne Concedes
Arizona House speaker is GOP nominee in sprawling district, winning by margin of 0.6% or fewer than 400 votes.
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.
