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Red dresses representing missing and murdered Indigenous women, displayed at the Verna N. Enos Toka Field on the Tohono O'odham Nation, 2018.

Navajo Nation remembers missing or murdered loved ones May 5

The Missing and Murdered Dine Relatives group hosted a Zoom meeting for loved ones impacted by the MMIWG crisis to share their stories.

New missing and murdered unit for American Indians and Alaska Natives

The new enterprise would facilitate interagency investigations on current and cold cases.

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone in Phoenix, April 2018.

Contempt hearing sought against Joe Arpaio’s successor

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone accused of non-compliance

Jacob Chansley - self-styled "QAnon Shaman" played an active role in the siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

Arizona man who wore horns in Capitol riot to remain jailed

Self-styled "QAnon Shamon" will remain behind bars until his trial

UA basketball coach Sean Miller speaks at a press conference, Thursday, March 1, 2018.

UA releases NCAA's Notice of Allegations

The violations include a lack of institutional control by the men’s basketball and swimming programs, including men's basketball coach Sean Miller

The Cherry Avenue Garage is beside the University of Arizona McKale Memorial Center.

2 more teens arrested in fatal shooting of UA student

Both face first-degree murder and drive-by shooting in the killing of sophomore Forrest Keys.

Tucson police make an arrest in the murder of UA student Forrest Becker Keys

The suspect has been booked into Pima County Jail

Prosecutor moves to drop protest cases with gang charges

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said her office filed motions to dismiss the cases while it reevaluates evidence

A watchtower seen in the distance at the Florence State Prison.

Arizona’s prison population declines by 11% during pandemic

The decrease reflects a slowdown in the state’s court system

Pima County deputies arrest 48 for illegal street racing

Racers were using a county road near Tucson International Airport as a racing strip

Proposed Tucson Police raise draws objections

Advocacy groups assail proposed double-digit pay increase.

Navajo County health boss indicted on theft, fraud charges

Indictment alleges Jeffrey Lee misused county funds

Demonstrators at the 2019 Tucson Women's March carry signs reading "MMIW" ("missing and murdered Indigenous women") and "no more stolen sisters."

New Mexico task force submits report on missing and murdered Indigenous peoples

After collecting data and testimonies, the group made recommendations to the state to better address the crisis.

A special agent overlooks the Shiprock land formation on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. The reservation, the largest in the country, is one of about 200 federally recognized Indian reservations where the FBI has investigative responsibilities.

Crime in Indian Country: FBI explains its role

Crimes in tribal lands are a web of complexity, broken up between multiple jurisdictions.

Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Arizona: Community spread, vaccines and education

Plus, a look at how and why the FBI has jurisdiction in some crimes committed in tribal lands.

Gov. Doug Ducey holds up HB 2570, a law that will require the state to collect data on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, at the ceremonial signing Aug. 13, 2019.

Missing and murdered Indigenous women study committee releases recommendations

The committee identified a list of legislative, data and law enforcement recommendations.

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