Stories

September 21, 2026 · Town of Marana Hosting Gladden Farms Traffic Safety Community Meeting

September 21, 2026 · FRC Schedule of Classes- October 2026

September 19, 2026 · Tribute held in Oro Valley for POW/MIA service members

September 19, 2026 · Investigation underway after late-night Tucson house fire

September 18, 2026 · The pedestrian was reported in life-threatening condition, TPD said.

September 17, 2026 · Banner athletic trainers expanding across Tucson Unified schools

September 16, 2026 · The Tokens are coming to Oro Valley for one night only

September 15, 2026 · Employee Spotlight: Shelah Narcaroti

September 15, 2026 · Pima County I-10 lanes closing daily for interchange repairs

September 15, 2026 · Mom and 4-year-old girl found safe, Tucson police say

September 15, 2026 · Repair work to begin on southeast side Tucson roadway

September 13, 2026 · Fiber Arts Tucson returns October 23-24

September 12, 2026 · Sahuaro High's new turf, scoreboard vandalized in Tucson

September 12, 2026 · Tucson family gets AC after 20 years of serving local youth

September 11, 2026 · Casa Marana hosts Oktoberfest on September 19, 2026, with live music, German-inspired festivities and friendly competitions.

September 11, 2026 · The City of Tucson hosted the Second Chance Tucson Re-Entry Job Fair to help people rebuild their lives after incarceration.

September 10, 2026 · Pima County supervisors approved an $8.7 million investment to expand affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.

September 10, 2026 · Pima County supervisors voted to expand non-disclosure agreement transparency and reviews of developments using large amounts of water or electricity.

September 9, 2026 · Sahuarita police are asking the public to help identify a man shown in surveillance footage.

September 9, 2026 · Oro Valley police invite the community to a Patriot Day Sunset Remembrance at Arizona Heroes Memorial for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

September 9, 2026 · The 22nd Tucson Film Festival returns downtown with six feature films and 30 short films celebrating independent cinema.

September 8, 2026 · Marana Police Chief Jeffrey Pridgett addresses privacy questions about license plate readers and says the department does not use Flock cameras.

September 6, 2026 · Saguaros were found toppled near Phoneline Trail in Sabino Canyon after August storms, with weather considered the likely cause.

September 1, 2026 · Gladden Farms Elementary is developing its Paddock Peace Garden to create new outdoor learning opportunities for students.

September 1, 2026 · The Pima County Sheriff's Department is searching for Denise Kay Rose, 68, who was last seen on Tucson's south side.

September 1, 2026 · University of Arizona scientists developed a method to track conversations between people and pets to study links with human well-being.

September 1, 2026 · A Tucson woman describes an attack in her yard that left her with a concussion and multiple injuries.

August 31, 2026 · Marana High School's tennis courts have been resurfaced with funding from Proposition 491, the community-approved 2022 bond.

August 31, 2026 · Tucson firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at an abandoned gas station near Grant Road and Stone Avenue.

August 29, 2026 · The University of Arizona is moving forward with selling the Al-Marah Equine Center property on Bear Canyon Road.

August 28, 2026 · Marana Unified School District reminds fall sports fans about clear bags, small clutches and weapons screening at varsity football games.

August 28, 2026 · An Arizona audit examined the Board of Regents' financial oversight of the state's three public universities and its scholarship administration.

August 28, 2026 · Local firefighters report more heat-related hiker rescues and calls as triple-digit temperatures continue across Southern Arizona.

August 28, 2026 · TUSD's superintendent is considering up to 10 schools for closure or consolidation before making a recommendation to the governing board.

August 28, 2026 · The airport serving Ajo and western Pima County is set to receive safety improvements funded by $833,000 in FAA grants.

August 28, 2026 · Tucson International Airport has become the official airport of the University of Arizona through a new partnership.

August 27, 2026 · Pima County supervisors delayed a vote on the proposed 2026-2029 Economic Development Strategy to allow more discussion.

August 26, 2026 · Part of Gates Pass Road has reopened after storm damage repairs, according to the Pima County Department of Transportation.

August 25, 2026 · Pima County closed part of Gates Pass Road after storms damaged the pavement, with emergency repairs needed before reopening.

August 25, 2026 · Students returned to the University of Arizona as the new school year began, with the university expecting a smaller incoming class.

August 25, 2026 · Marana Middle School students have a new gym floor funded by bonds approved by Marana Schools voters.

August 24, 2026 · Pima Community College is offering four in-person Super Saturday events to help students apply and register for the fall semester.

August 24, 2026 · Pima Community College's first-day fall enrollment increased by more than 2.20% compared with the first day of fall classes last year.

August 24, 2026 · A community shoe drive is collecting shoes, clothing basics and other essentials for Marana Unified School District students and families.

August 24, 2026 · Marana Unified School District is expanding its scholarship-funded Kinder-Ready Pre-K program at Roadrunner Elementary.

August 22, 2026 · Main Gate Square will host two free community pep rallies in October as part of Bear Down Fridays, presented by Marshall Foundation.

August 21, 2026 · Marana police's 2025 annual report shows a 53% drop in violent crime, while property crime rose slightly.

August 21, 2026 · The intersection of Alvernon Way and 5th Street in Tucson is closing for weekend construction work.

August 19, 2026 · TIME ranked the University of Arizona Center for Innovation No. 15 among university-affiliated accelerators and No. 56 overall.

August 19, 2026 · The University of Arizona is featured in The Princeton Review's The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.

August 19, 2026 · Tucson International Airport received a $32 million federal grant to continue construction of a second full-length runway.

August 19, 2026 · Sun Link streetcar 105, known as the Comeback Car, has returned to service after being involved in a crash last year.

August 19, 2026 · A University of Arizona program helping entrepreneurs launch science and technology companies earned national recognition from TIME.

August 18, 2026 · Marana Unified School District employees are invited to enjoy a free week of infrared fitness workouts at two HOTWORX locations.

August 17, 2026 · Alan, Charlie and Ziggy, a troop of Schmidt's red-tailed monkeys, now live at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo.

August 16, 2026 · Pima County received FIFA donations and reimbursement after its planned World Cup training preparations fell through.

August 16, 2026 · The Amphi Foundation received the inaugural School District Foundation of the Year award from the Arizona Educational Foundation.

August 16, 2026 · The University of Arizona's acceptance rate rose to 90% as applications fell among in-state, out-of-state and international students.

August 15, 2026 · Tucson Unified School District surveyed families about a four-day school week and a year-round calendar for the 2027-28 school year.

August 15, 2026 · The I-10 interchange at Palo Verde Road has closed permanently as the latest phase of the I-10 widening project begins.

August 13, 2026 · Four of the five members of Oro Valley's Tourism Advisory Commission resigned within a week.

August 13, 2026 · Pima County supervisors approved a 120-day moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas.

August 13, 2026 · Pima County supervisors asked staff to draft policies to increase transparency and accountability for large developments, including data centers.

August 11, 2026 · Businesses surrounding the University of Arizona face the prospect of lower spending as fewer students come to campus.

August 11, 2026 · The American Red Cross is asking Tucsonans to give blood this August after issuing only its second blood crisis in history. With the supply at a …

August 11, 2026 · The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities has launched the Arizona Office of Employment First, a statewide effort to …

August 11, 2026 · Restaurants and shops near the University of Arizona are feeling the pinch as the university anticipates a smaller incoming class this fall. Some …

August 10, 2026 · Nathan Dean, 9, of Marana, is heading to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco after winning local tournaments at Tucson Games & Gadgets. …

August 10, 2026 · In Marana, two generations of teachers are starting their careers through the Arizona Teacher Residency Program, a solution to a statewide crisis that …

August 10, 2026 · Tucson police are asking for the public's help in the 1982 disappearance of a 19-year-old woman. The case remains unsolved, and investigators believe …

August 10, 2026 · Tucson has replaced a national homeless assessment with a local survey that prioritizes people most likely to die while unsheltered, a shift driven by …

August 10, 2026 · At an Aug. 4 forum hosted by the Sierra Club, Tucson and Phoenix youth described the real-life impacts of extreme heat — from parents working outdoors …

August 9, 2026 · Cholla High School students got a surprise on the first day of school: a brand-new artificial turf football field, funded by the voter-approved TUSD …

August 9, 2026 · The attorney for Carlos Palazuelos, detained and released during the Nancy Guthrie investigation, says the ordeal has ruined his client's life.

August 9, 2026 · Tucson Unified School District kicked off the new academic year Thursday as thousands of students headed back to class, including kindergartners at …

August 9, 2026 · Arizona football kicked off fall camp Wednesday at Tomey Field and Davis Sports Center. Coach Brent Brennan led the first practice, with quarterback …

August 9, 2026 · Residents who prefer Traditional Chinese can now read the latest City of Tucson news stories on the official website, a move aimed at increasing …

August 9, 2026 · Starting August 16, Sun Tran launches Route 124X, a new express service from Oro Valley and Marana to downtown Tucson, part of broader service …

August 9, 2026 · Sun Tran announces service changes effective August 16, a new collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 104, and a safety action plan—key …

August 9, 2026 · Tucson Electric Power is launching Smart Charge, a program that pays EV owners to charge during off-peak hours, helping the grid and earning …

August 9, 2026 · A new statewide program called Power AZ has made $15 million available to help Arizonans who previously didn't qualify for energy bill assistance. …

August 9, 2026 · TEP's grid operators monitor frequency, balance supply and demand in real time, and rely on substations and protection systems to keep power flowing …

August 9, 2026 · TEP's new guide offers three practical steps to cut cooling costs and earn rewards, perfect for Tucson's scorching summers.

August 9, 2026 · Oro Valley's latest Vista newsletter congratulates projected winners of the mayor and council races, while also detailing the council's summer meeting …

August 9, 2026 · Oro Valley is seeking a local resident to fill a vacancy on its Budget and Finance Commission, an advisory body that reviews the town's budget and …

August 9, 2026 · Tucson residents now have a single online destination for updates on waste collection, recycling, and environmental initiatives, as the city launches …

August 9, 2026 · Pima County has recorded 33 clinical cases of Candida auris so far this year, surpassing the 29 reported in all of 2025. Officials say enhanced …

August 9, 2026 · MUSD has been awarded $2.4 million to expand its School Safety Officer program, increasing the presence of off-duty police officers to the majority of …

August 9, 2026 · In Pima County Superior Court, two co-defendants in the Paul Clifford homicide were sentenced after pleading guilty to lesser charges. The victim's …

August 7, 2026 · The Arizona Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-10 interchange at Palo Verde Road on Aug. 14, a key step in the $600 million …

August 7, 2026 · Marana Unified School District is expanding its School Safety Officer program, adding police presence to 10 more schools thanks to a $2.4 million …

August 6, 2026 · Twenty new teachers in Flowing Wells boarded a yellow school bus for a two-hour tour of the district's schools and neighborhoods, part of an induction …

July 22, 2026 · A reported 29 percent reduction means less material should be rejected, though nearly one item in five remains a costly problem.

July 17, 2026 · Fast-rising water disrupted travel across the region and again demonstrated why a dry roadway can become impassable within minutes.

June 24, 2026 · Pima County approved rezoning for roughly 100 houses and 210 apartments, trading an inactive recreational landscape for a substantial residential …

June 16, 2026 · The signal changes give drivers more opportunities to turn left while requiring careful yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

June 10, 2026 · The $2.5 million allocation is a major step toward construction, though financing, affordability terms and delivery remain to be completed.

June 8, 2026 · The first phase is planned for 44 affordable and 12 market-rate apartments at a central location with transit and services nearby.

June 1, 2026 · The summer program combines academic preparation with campus navigation and peer support during a transition when many first-generation students lose …

May 21, 2026 · Permit records show planned wells at the data-center site, sharpening questions about pumping, reporting and long-term regional water impacts.

May 20, 2026 · The July fee schedule moves more review costs to applicants while the council considers relief for affordable housing and watches for effects on …

May 14, 2026 · The four-to-six-lane expansion promises capacity and safety improvements while exposing nearby businesses to another difficult construction period.

May 8, 2026 · The new connection links I-10 toward River Road while the larger Ina-to-Ruthrauff widening effort moves into its final stage.

May 6, 2026 · Redevelopment could improve a critical transit hub, but riders say safety and reliable operations must remain central to any real-estate plan.

April 30, 2026 · Mobile hygiene can restore dignity and remove barriers to work and services, provided the program has dependable locations and operating support.

April 29, 2026 · Longer operations reduce dangerous weekend gaps, but hours, transportation and public awareness still determine who can reach safety.

April 22, 2026 · Commercial participation expands composting beyond household drop-offs and keeps organic material out of the landfill.

April 21, 2026 · The city manager’s recommendation begins the public phase of deciding which services expand, which costs rise and which priorities wait.

April 17, 2026 · The $24.4 million development adds income-restricted apartments in a corridor where housing, transit and redevelopment policy increasingly intersect.

April 15, 2026 · The unusual cluster included two deaths and a 15-year-old, raising questions that cannot be answered by incident summaries alone.

April 4, 2026 · Community testimony shifted the heat discussion from awareness toward cooling access, worker safety, shade and public accountability.

April 2, 2026 · The sold-out Tucson–Indianapolis service demonstrated concentrated demand, though a special-event flight is not the same as a sustainable year-round …

April 1, 2026 · The district is trying to close a near-term gap while projections warn that its structural shortfall could reach $27 million by 2030.

March 18, 2026 · Door-to-door outreach can connect vulnerable residents with practical help, while neighborhood observations reveal where shade and cooling …

March 18, 2026 · The March milestone was more than a weather curiosity: it lengthened the period during which heat threatens health, infrastructure and household …

March 13, 2026 · Federal review documents signal continued investment in an existing public-housing community rather than allowing deeply affordable homes to …

March 11, 2026 · The renovation aims to preserve one of Tucson’s largest affordable-housing assets while improving conditions for seniors and residents with …

March 11, 2026 · The vote continues the half-cent sales tax through 2046 and starts a new accountability clock for billions of dollars in regional commitments.

March 6, 2026 · The proposed code amendment would move Tucson from project-by-project reaction toward defined standards for water, power, noise and land use.

March 6, 2026 · A drainage basin near Grant and Dodge is designed to manage stormwater while turning required infrastructure into usable civic space.

March 6, 2026 · The framework could shape municipal energy use and climate goals, but the final commitments, costs and accountability measures remain the essential …

February 26, 2026 · The resource fair lowers immediate barriers to identification, benefits and care, though lasting progress still depends on available housing.

February 25, 2026 · The full-scale exercise brought multiple agencies together while new firefighting equipment highlighted a quieter environmental transition.

February 24, 2026 · More than $150 million in planned investment makes the bridge a test of how Tucson and the RTA manage cost, access and neighborhood disruption.

February 11, 2026 · Voters were asked to extend the regional half-cent sales tax and approve another 20-year package of road, transit, safety and mobility projects.

February 6, 2026 · The declaration recognizes a deepening crisis, but its value will depend on whether it shortens approvals, aligns funding and produces measurable …

January 28, 2026 · The Point-in-Time count shapes funding and policy, but its narrow methodology means the final number should be read as a minimum rather than a …

January 27, 2026 · The multiyear project will replace an aging east-west connection while rebuilding approaches, drainage and space for people walking and biking.