Congress required Biden Administration's sale of border wall materials
Some Republican are upset that the Biden administration is moving unused border wall materials out of the Arizona borderlands.
The Buzz: Tariffs and Southern Arizona's Economy
With the promise of import taxes, will major industries in our area be affected?
Portion of women dying crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Arizona increase in 2024
The percentage of women who have died crossing the border into Arizona has increased this year, even as the total number of human remains found has slightly declined.
Arizona man indicted for ammo smuggling into Mexico, assault on a federal officer
A federal grand jury in Tucson indicted a U.S. citizen from Rio Rico who attempted to smuggle more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition into Mexico through the Nogales port of entry and was shot after he attempted to flee.
Final election results show Arizona voter turnout declined, while abortion and border security ballot measures see broad support across party lines
Only Pinal County saw an increase in turnout.
Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike U.S. grocery prices, industry experts warn
A 25% tariff on Mexican goods could have a ripple effect on U.S. produce prices and businesses.
Study shows border wall cuts wildlife crossings by 86%
A new study shows that the U.S.-Mexico border wall drastically reduced wildlife connectivity, especially large mammals such as black bears, deer, and wild turkeys.
New Border Patrol chief talks challenges, wins in the Tucson Sector
AZPM’s Danyelle Khmara interviewed Tucson Sector Border Patrol Chief Sean McGoffin about migrant trends, desert dangers, smuggling, and policy changes across administrations.
Migrant apprehensions remain low at U.S.-Mexico border
Federal data shows that migrant apprehensions in the Tucson sector remain low following Biden's June asylum restrictions.
Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump
Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies seizure of more than 6 million fentanyl pills and over 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing border security efforts.
Arizona’s border security prop headed toward passing
Arizona’s border security Proposition 314 was headed toward passing with more than 60 percent of the vote Tuesday night.
New border operations center to support cross-agency investigations
Governor Katie Hobbs was in Sierra Vista Monday for the dedication of a new border operations center that will allow law enforcement agencies to work together on criminal cases related to border security.
Arizona top spot for ammunition smuggled into Mexico
New federal data shows that the largest seizures of ammunition going from the U.S. into Mexico in fiscal year 2024 were at Arizona ports of entry.
New data shows Arizona continues to be hot spot for fentanyl smuggling
The largest quantity of fentanyl seized by border officials at the U.S.-Mexico border was in Arizona for the second fiscal year in a row.
Candidates move toward center on key issues in tight Congressional race
Arizona’s CD6 race between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and former Democratic state legislator Kirsten Engel is one of the most competitive in the state. Both candidates have veered toward more centered rhetoric in hopes of winning the district.
