Tucson migrant operation to receive new funding while spending still in question
Pima County will receive nearly $19 million in federal funding to continue services for asylum seekers who come through Tucson.
Prosecutors in Arizona's fake electors case dispute defendants' allegations of a political motive
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Cohen is considering requests from at least a dozen of 18 people indicted in April to dismiss charges of fraud, conspiracy and forgery.
Breaks in only water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays
Visitors won’t be able to stay overnight in hotels at Grand Canyon National Park after a series of breaks in the only pipeline that serves the popular tourist destination.
New directive says Border Patrol must return migrants’ belongings
In the past many migrants have said border officials discarded their things, including legal documents, religious items and medications.
From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms
What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.
AZ Police Association backs Democrat Ruben Gallego in U.S. Senate race
The endorsement comes days after Arizona Police Association President Justin Harris endorsed former President Donald Trump on stage in Glendale.
Judge to hear arguments over whether to dismiss Arizona's fake elector case
At least a dozen defendants are seeking a dismissal under an Arizona law that bars using baseless legal actions in a bid to silence critics.
Cochise officials to meet with Trump during Thursday border visit
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Sierra Vista Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, Secret Service and other law enforcement partners on security for former president Donald Trump’s visit to the border on Thursday.
Arizona Corporation Commission urges congress to exempt utilities from EPA hazardous waste costs
ACC pushes for federal legislation to avoid higher utility rates and cleanup expenses following EPA hazardous substance regulations.
Pima County launches website to help residents resolve warrants without arrest
The webpage breaks down how to deal with warrants as well as court information.
Phoenix police detail cases included in DOJ report outlining excessive force, racial discrimination
The website includes incident records, body camera footage and evidence in cases mentioned in the report.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Long-term challenges remain for the 40 million people reliant on the imperiled river.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Asylum was halted at the border June 5 because arrests for illegal crossings topped a threshold of 2,500 a day.
Vendor linked to former Casa Alitas director terminated for overcharging, procurement violations, and conflict of interest
The county confirmed that a laundry vendor for the Casa Alitas migrant program is owned by the former director’s mother.
As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.
