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Over Stepping Bounds

Over Stepping Bounds

Border Patrol agents bust migrants seeking medical aid at No More Deaths desert camp

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 22, 2017

High-Flying Chicken

High-Flying Chicken

A Kentucky Fried Chicken Zinger sandwich will boldly go where no fast-food meal has gone before, on a World View Enterprises mission to the edge of Earth's atmosphere.

By Eddie Celaya Jun 22, 2017

No Thanks, Trump

No Thanks, Trump

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Tucson City Council approved a joint resolution standing in opposition to the proposed border wall.

By Logan Burtch-Buus Jun 15, 2017

New Lease on Life

New Lease on Life

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to extend and amend the contract with Banner Health and the Arizona Board of Regents to operate the former Kino Community Hospital June 6 in a 4-1 vote.

By Eddie Celaya Jun 15, 2017

Sunny With a Chance of Rain

Sunny With a Chance of Rain

Arizona's economy continues to rise in recovery of the Great Recession, but as always with economic forecasts, not everything is optimistic.

By Nick Meyers Jun 8, 2017

Desert Ordeal

Desert Ordeal

Activists walk the punishing Migrant Trail

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 8, 2017

A Final Vigil

A Final Vigil

The last gathering of the members of La Coalicion de Derechos Humanos in honor of migrants who have died crossing the border.

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 1, 2017

Summer Safari Nights

Summer Safari Nights

The Reid Park Zoo is putting its heaviest foot forward this Friday evening in the form of African elephants and southern white rhinos for another installment of its weekly Summer Safari Nights program.

By Logan Burtch-Buus Jun 1, 2017

Fighting Abuse

Fighting Abuse

The Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence has a new message: Men can have a leading role in ending domestic abuse.

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 1, 2017

A Big Stink

A Big Stink

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged former Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce, his wife, prominent lobbyist Jim Norton and utility owner George Johnson with conspiracy, bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud.

By Evan Wyloge | Arizona Center for Investigate Reporting Jun 1, 2017

Hispanic Chamber applauds Ducey education, business efforts

Hispanic Chamber applauds Ducey education, business efforts

By Nick Meyers May 25, 2017

Crop Conundrum

Crop Conundrum

Despite many technological innovations and the inclusion of robotic pickers for some crops, healthy field row edibles usually don't end up on a dinner plate without some stoop labor wielding lettuce knives.

By Lee Allen May 25, 2017

Education Budgeting

Education Budgeting

Are you outraged at Governor Ducey's "education budget"? You should be

By David Safier May 18, 2017

Momcologist Crusade

Momcologist Crusade

When he was just 18 months old, Jude was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He's since received two bone marrow transplants, underwent three immunotherapy clinical trials and has experienced three relapses, although he's now cancer-free.

By Logan Burtch-Buus May 18, 2017

Exit Interview

Exit Interview

Tucson metro chamber president & CEO Mike Varney recently announced he'd be stepping down at six years leading the region's largest chamber.

By Jim Nintzel May 4, 2017

Breakthrough or Reckless?

Breakthrough or Reckless?

While many college students were frolicking on the beaches of Mexico this past spring break, Adam Denoyer lost his friend to suicide early one March morning, but not before leaving behind notes on doorsteps for different people in his life.

By Jessica Suriano May 4, 2017

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The Range

How's the New 'Anyone Can Teach in Arizona' Law Working Out So Far?

How's the New 'Anyone Can Teach in Arizona' Law Working Out So Far?

By David Safier Jun 22, 2017  1:00 pm

Laughing Stock: Where Does Comedy Come From?

Laughing Stock: Where Does Comedy Come From?

By Linda Ray Jun 22, 2017  11:00 am

Dems Ask Judge To Knock Indie Candidate from November City Council Ballot

Dems Ask Judge To Knock Indie Candidate from November City Council Ballot

By Jim Nintzel Jun 20, 2017  3:28 pm

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