Tucson woman attacked by javelinas
A 64-year-old woman was attacked by a group of javelinas while walking her dog at a Tucson park. Arizona Game and Fish says five javelinas were involved in the attack. The woman was bitten on the ankle and arm.
Suspect crashes stolen Pima County Sheriff's vehicle
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy and sergeant were dealing with a suspect wanted for burglary on Jan. 31. The suspect fought with them while they were trying to detain him, and he got away in a patrol car. Deputies used spike strips to stop the suspect, who crashed the patrol car into other vehicles.
UArizona, NAU work to boost semiconductor industry
The University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University have formalized a new agreement to boost the state's semicondctor industry. The two universities, along with industry partners, will collaborate on research projects and academic partnerships related to semiconductor manufacturing. The agreement also encourages the two schools to share research space and equipment.
Rabies warning: Possible spike in AZ cases
Arizona Game and Fish Tucson has reported four wildlife attacks this past month, with the most recent involving a possibly rabid bobcat at Saguaro National Park in east Tucson. Officials are investigating the attacks as potentially being caused by rabid animals.
January 6: Arizona siblings sentenced for their role in riot
A brother and sister from the Tucson area are sentenced to prison time for their role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal shooting of U.S. deputy marshal in Arizona
A man convicted of fatally shooting a federal agent in Tucson in 2018 has been sentenced to life in prison, authorities said Tuesday.
Tribes, environmental groups ask U.S. court to block $10B Arizona energy transmission project
A federal judge is being asked to issue a stop-work order on a $10 billion transmission line being built through a remote southeastern Arizona valley to carry wind-powered electricity to customers as far away as California.
3 hurt in Tucson wrong-way ambulance crash
Police say three people were critically hurt after a vehicle crashed head-on into an ambulance along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Grant Road. Two paramedics and the driver of the other car were hospitalized.
University of Arizona to transition athletic director Dave Heeke out in early February
Dave Heeke's time as University of Arizona's athletic director is coming to an end, according to a statement released by university's officials. The 'transition in the leadership' (in the words of university officials) came amid efforts to shore up a financial crisis that was partly created by COVID-19.
AZ rancher accused of killing migrant in court
The rancher, identified as George Alan Kelly, was arrested nearly a year ago for allegedly shooting an unarmed 48-year-old migrant. Court documents show he believed the group of people he shot at were trespassing and ruining his way of life. Earlier this month, Kelly rejected a plea deal that would have reduced his charge to a count of negligent homicide.
Washington introduces Jedd Fisch as next Huskies head football coach
Washington is introducing the Huskies new head football coach Jedd Fisch in a Tuesday press conference.
UArizona will not cut sports under plan to shore up financial difficulties
The University of Arizona will not cut any sports as it tries to shore up financial difficulties prior to the school's move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12.
UArizona will not cut sports amid financial woes
The Tucson-based public university is scrambling to find ways to make up for a major budget shortfall.
UArizona shooting: University resolves legal claims linked to professor's death
The agreement was made over a year after a shooting that took the life of Professor Thomas Meixner.
Latest jaguar spotted in southern Arizona is a new cat, officials say
A wild jaguar recently captured on video in southern Arizona is a new sighting, wildlife officials confirmed on Jan. 5.
Adam Sandler plays pickup game before No. 10 Arizona faces Colorado
Adam Sandler got in a little pickup game at Arizona’s McKale Center before the 10th-ranked Wildcats played Colorado.
Border Crisis: Lukeville Port of Entry back open after month-long closure due to migrant surge
The quickest way from Arizona to the Mexican municipality of Rocky Point (also called Puerto Peñasco in Spanish) had been shut down for a month, as a result of a migrant surge in the area. The border crossing might be reopen, but the economic cost is still unclear.
Lukeville Port of Entry reopens; Rocky Point property owners hopeful tourists will return
Puerto Peñasco, often called Arizona's beach, became a ghost town in December. Just ask David Grosse, who rents dozens of properties in Rocky Point.
2 injured in rabid gray fox attacks near Tucson
The Arizona Game and Fish Department says a Utah man was injured and a mountain biker was attacked during separate incidents in the Molino Basin Campground area. Anyone who sees the fox should avoid it and call 623-236-7201.
Fatal officer-involved shooting video released
Neighbors called 911 to report a man was armed with a gun and firing shots in the air. Warning: the video may be disturbing to some viewers.