Border Patrol apprehensions in FY24 fall while Tucson Sector increases due to record highs of asylum seekers
The number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2024 fell by more than a quarter while the number in the Tucson Sector increased, due to the sector reaching record highs in migrant crossings.
Union leader sues Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos over suspension
Aaron Cross claims the Sheriff violated his constitutional rights.
Tipped workers’ wages at risk? AZ Prop. 138 explained
Proposition 138 proposes changes to the tip credit system in Arizona, but critics warn of wage cuts for service workers.
Pima County Jail Inmate dies during surgery
No suspicious circumstances have been reported so far.
Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson
The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.
Nanos defends decision to suspend political rival, says “I’m doing my job.”
Both employees are under gag orders and cannot speak on the allegations of policy violations.
Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate
GOP nominee Kari Lake has hyped the release of the records as part of a broader attack on Ruben Gallego's character.
The Buzz: The race for open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission
We look at what the Corporation Commission does, and offer some analysis of the race so far.
Obama’s Tucson stop highlights push for early voting in Arizona
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Obama speechwriter David Litt emphasize issues that matter to Arizona voters in advance of the visit.
Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request
The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.
AZLuminaria defends reporter after Sheriff Nanos accuses misconduct
Criminal Justice reporter John Washington reimbursed an inmate for the cost of phone calls from the jail, according to AZLuminaria.
Democratic incumbent out-raising Republican challenger in most competitive Pima County supervisors race
The district is split nearly evenly between Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters.
Arizona counties won’t be forced to do citizenship checks before the election, a judge rules
Arizona requires voters to prove their citizenship to participate in local and state races.
Navajo leader calls for tribal vice president's resignation amid political upheaval
The tribe has been mired by political upheaval that began earlier this year when the vice president outlined allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment within the administration.
Republican challenger in Sheriff’s race placed on leave, Nanos faces criticisms from Board of Supervisors
The two high-ranking opponents of the current sheriff are currently under gag orders.
