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As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated

While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.

School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope

Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.

Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze

Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.

BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment

Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.

Ciscomani says maintaining Medicaid and Pell Grants for "truly vulnerable population" among top priorities

Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani reiterated Tuesday that he does not support cuts to Medicaid for people such as disabled individuals or single moms, despite budget vote that could lead to significant cuts to social programs.

Mental illness put Pat Grenier in crisis. The system put him in jail

Navigating inadequate public healthcare, court, and incarceration systems exposes Pima County's heavy reliance on punitive measures for individuals with mental illness, highlighting the systemic failure to provide proper care and support.

Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office

Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.

100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson

Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.

Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.

The debate over Tucson’s special springtime tax election

Proposition 414 seeks to raise city sales tax from 8.7% to 9.2% in July.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.

University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate

AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.

Group encourages sharing homes for mutual benefits

Supporters say it's an option to provide additional housing while reducing costs and loneliness.

First big results from OSIRIS-REx revealed

The ingredients for life were found on the asteroid.

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