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Suit Seeks to Keep Education Tax Proposal Off Ballot

The lawsuit claims the Invest in Education would effectively raise taxes for all taxpayers; initiative backers call that claim "ridiculous."

Scientists Discover Liquid Lake Under Mars Ice

Arizona researcher suggests it's the strongest evidence of liquid water so far.

Committee Set To Debate Budget Increase for Homeland Security, Border Wall

The Customs and Border Protection budget would grow by nearly $4 billion over the last fiscal year.

TUSD to Consider Education Services for Migrant Kids Housed in Tucson

The governing board voted unanimously to research what the district can do to educate the hundreds of immigrant kids at Southwest Key facility.

112 Degrees in Tucson? No Sweat!

Old Pueblo shrugs off record breaking heat

Goldilocks Approach: Hoping to Keep Grass Green and Water Waste Down

Phoenix-area HOAs are trying to save water on the green fields that the desert residents adore.

Turning to Recycled Wastewater, Cities May Face an Obstacle: The 'Ick' Factor

Despite the assurances of scientists, some people can't help but associate safe-to-drink recycled water with human excrement.

17-Year-Old Runs Away From Tucson Facility for Migrant Children

Southwest Key operates a facility under contract by immigration officials to hold immigrant children under the age of 17.

In the Desert City of Tucson, the Grass is Not Greener

A few factors helped turn this former city of lawns into a leader in desert-adapted landscaping practices.

Migrant Family Reunifications Continue As Deadline Nears

Court documents suggest the government will not make the July 26 deadline, according to an attorney.

Southwest Sizzles as Temperatures Near 120 Degrees

This week promises to be one of the hottest of the year, with Phoenix breaking a daily record.

President Robbins Wants UA Roadmap to Emphasize Quality Over Quantity

Strategic plan in the works, the university president is emphasizing student success rather than number of students.

The Modern Toilet: A Contender for Water Conservation MVP

The toilet's rise to a central role in conservation included an act of Congress, logs of miso paste and some serious elbow grease.

Santa Cruz County Residents Demand Fix for Outdated Sewer Pipe

The pipeline, prone to failure, carries raw sewage from Mexico into the U.S.

Group Aims to Register 9k Hispanic Voters for Midterms

Tucson Coordinator for Mi Familia Vota explains the organization's strategy.

Voucher Vote Creates Dilemma for School-Choice Supporters

Some supporters of vouchers are questioning whether voter protection of a measure is too limiting.

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