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Protestors outside a Southwest Key facility near Oracle Road and Drachman Street in Tucson hung signs in preparation for a visit by First Lady Melania Trump. Mrs. Trump did not tour any of the facilities that house migrant children in the Tucson area.

First Lady's Visit a Chance for Protestors to Voice Opposition

Protestors gather at immigrant children detention sites as Melania Trump tours immigration-related stops.

First Lady Melania Trump arrives at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson. June 28, 2018

First Lady Visits Border Patrol, Migrant Child Center in Arizona

Melania Trump makes stops in Tucson and Phoenix during her visit.

Vail Unified Asks Voters to Approve $61.3 Million Bond For More Schools

Superintendent says some schools are at capacity, others are near.

Government officials received this picture of a jaguar pelt, and biologists say its spots correspond to those on a jaguar seen in pictures taken by a trail camera in Arizona.

Jaguar Seen in Arizona Last Year has Been Killed in Mexico

Spots on a pelt match those of a jaguar photographed in the Huachuca Mountains.

Don Shooter drops his microphone after speaking on the floor of the Arizona House prior to a vote to expel him, Feb. 1, 2018.

Court: Shooter Can Run for AZ Senate

Expelled representative's primary challenger claims Shooter no longer lives in the district.

Medical marijuana grown at Elephant Head Farm in Amado, Arizona.

Poll: Marijuana Legalization May Split Party Lines in November

Issue finds approval among some demographic groups but not others.

The sun rises through the trees in the Coronado National Forest.

Pima County Gets Money for Federal Land

A federal program sends millions to the county for untaxable land

The exterior of the Southwest Key facilities, on North Oracle Road.

Arizona Facilities Holding 328 Separated Kids

Governor's office confirms exact number of immigrant children in the state.

Elephant Head Farm, in Amado, Arizona, grows organic marijuana, like this plant, for processing into medical marijuana vapor fluids and pills.

Arizona Court: Hashish Not Included in Medical Marijuana Law

The law establishing medical marijuana in Arizona does not mention the marijuana extract's legal status.

New judge to preside in case over inmate care in Arizona

Judge David Duncan presided over the case for years, but retired from the bench last week.

A Vote Here sign outside a polling place.

Poll Shows Education Funding a Major Factor in Race for Arizona Governor

Poll shows education professor Garcia leading Democrats, unfavorable ratings for Gov. Ducey

An A-10 from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base fires its gun at the Goldwater Range during the Hawgsmoke competiton. June 2016

A-10 Wing Repairs Fully Funded

An amendment to the Defense Department budget keeps A-10 flying

Using a cell phone while driving is now illegal in Tucson.

State Bans Cell Phones for New Teen Drivers

A new law prohibits teens from talking on cell phones while driving.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Sonora, Mexico Governor Claudia Pavlovich address the Arizona-Mexico Commission at the organization's annual summit, which was held in Tucson on June 15, 2018.

Arizona and Sonora Governors Reaffirm Economic Partnership

The two addressed how issues like NAFTA, tariffs and illegal immigration impact their relationship.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Sonora, Mexico Governor Claudia Pavlovich speak to reporters at the 2018 Arizona-Mexico Commission Summit in Tucson.

Governors United; Smuggling Crackdown; Tucson's Image

Plus, a tour of renovations at Tucson International Airport.

The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Appeal of Sabino Canyon Tram Change Could Mean Lapse in Service

A pending appeal of the new contract award could delay the start of operations by the new operator.

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