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The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail

The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.

AZ state Democrats: Tucson must expand public safety funding within existing budget

Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez said the proposed sales tax increase will disproportionately hurt low-income families.

Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets

A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests

AZ School Sup. Horne travels to Tucson to commend school resource officer

Horne honored the officer for his arrest of an armed man on the campus of a charter school.

Mexico launches ConsulApp Contigo for nationals facing deportation and detention in the U.S.

The app features an emergency button that will alert designated contacts and consulate officials if the user is facing detention or is in need of emergency services.

Armed intruder arrested at Legacy Traditional School in East Tucson

Suspect Daniel Hollander was found with a gun and knife in the charter school's gymnasium.

South Tucson pledges to not enforce mass deportation, joining other local officials

The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.

Tucson Police Department secures $1.5 million grant to advance sexual assault investigations

The funding will support advanced DNA methods to solve cold cases and prevent backlogs.

Lawmakers condemn child fatality report's call to remove guns from households with children

The report, which was first published in November 2024, calls for guns to be removed from households with children to prevent firearm injury deaths.

Auditor General says Arizona schools fail to meet emergency preparedness standards

The Arizona Auditor General says that school emergency operations plans throughout the state don’t meet minimum standards and that schools have not fully implemented and tested the plans they do have.

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.

UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.

Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate

We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.

For thrills and suspense, Arizona Theatre Company invites you to "Dial M for Murder".

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