Jaguar sighting in southern Arizona reinvigorates conservationists
A wild jaguar was spotted in southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains and the mysterious feline was photographed by federally run trail cameras. Photographs have yet to be released to the public but have been seen a southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity.
Bisbee police kill bear that entered several homes
According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, police received a 911 call after a bear entered a home near Tombstone Canyon and Gentry Avenue on Friday night.
The fight over Arizona's shipping container border wall ends with dismissal of federal lawsuits
Two federal lawsuits filed over former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's decision to place thousands of shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico border have been dismissed after the state said it would pay the U.S. Forest Service $2.1 million to repair environmental damage.
Cochise County elections director to resign
The elections director of a rural Arizona county who pushed false claims that voter fraud was behind President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss is resigning five months after being hired.
Border communities feeling the impact from a surge of migrants
Amid a surge in the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, communities along the border are trying to deal with the surge, but they do not have the resources needed.
Influx of asylum seekers: Arizona sheriff seeks state, federal help
Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County said that the rural area doesn’t have shelters or other infrastructure to attend to the needs of migrants, many of them from faraway countries in western Africa and southeast Asia.
Phoenix woman accused of dumping blind dog on side of road in Cochise County
Authorities say Karen Black initially said she was never in Cochise County but later admitted to leaving the dog on the side of the road.
2 historic Arizona churches to be demolished after fires
Efforts have failed to save two historic churches that were torched in southern Arizona.
Arizona-Mexico border town hosts House Republicans' meeting to tackle immigration issues
As President Biden visited northern Arizona Tuesday, House Republicans held a joint field hearing focused on the border crisis in southern Arizona.
Robles Fire burns in southern Arizona
The Robles Fire broke out on July 19 just south of I-10, east of Benson. People in the area between I-10, Dragoon Road and Touchstone Road are in "SET" status, so they need to be prepared to evacuate.
Sierra Vista man accused of election fraud while running for Cochise County constable
Brent Thomas Tadashi Kusama is facing 11 counts related to a “serious disparity" with the authenticity of dozens of signatures submitted on his nomination petitions to run for constable for Cochise County.
Western Hemp Fire burning in Cochise County
The Western Hemp Fire is currently burning on Fort Huachuca, according to the U.S. Army. The Forest Service is providing air support with two tankers and four helicopters.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 6 Arizona counties
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on June 26 and lasts through 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wildhorse Fire: Wildfire 100% contained in Cochise County
Evacuations have been lifted for parts of Cochise County amid a wildfire that sparked in southern Arizona.
Post Fire: Wildfire near Benson temporarily shuts down highway, evacuations lifted
Evacuations had been in place for communities in Cochise County, but those have since been lifted.
Sierra Vista dog attack leaves woman dead, man critically injured
Three dogs are now dead after an attack in Sierra Vista that killed a woman and severely wounded a man.
2 Arizona churches go up in flames
Two churches on the same street in Douglas caught fire. One is a Presbyterian church, and the other is an Episcopal. Crews say the Episcopal church had a structural collapse, as well as smoke and fire damage.
Deadly semi truck crash on I-10 near Willcox damages overpass; highway reopens
The collision happened on I-10 near milepost 331 after the semi reportedly drifted off the right side of the highway. It struck a guardrail and slammed into a pillar supporting the overpass at State Route 191.
Arizona trooper loses battle with cancer: 'profound sadness'
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is mourning the loss of one of its troopers who has passed away following a battle with cancer.
2022 Election certification lawsuit: 2 Cochise County supervisors ordered to pay legal fees
Two Cochise Co. supervisors have been ordered to pay up for refusing to certify the 2022 election. Both refused to certify the county-wide election results, claiming the electronic tabulators were not properly certified.