17-Year-Old Runs Away From Tucson Facility for Migrant Children
Southwest Key operates a facility under contract by immigration officials to hold immigrant children under the age of 17.
In the Desert City of Tucson, the Grass is Not Greener
A few factors helped turn this former city of lawns into a leader in desert-adapted landscaping practices.
Migrant Family Reunifications Continue As Deadline Nears
Court documents suggest the government will not make the July 26 deadline, according to an attorney.
Southwest Sizzles as Temperatures Near 120 Degrees
This week promises to be one of the hottest of the year, with Phoenix breaking a daily record.
President Robbins Wants UA Roadmap to Emphasize Quality Over Quantity
Strategic plan in the works, the university president is emphasizing student success rather than number of students.
The Modern Toilet: A Contender for Water Conservation MVP
The toilet's rise to a central role in conservation included an act of Congress, logs of miso paste and some serious elbow grease.
Santa Cruz County Residents Demand Fix for Outdated Sewer Pipe
The pipeline, prone to failure, carries raw sewage from Mexico into the U.S.
Group Aims to Register 9k Hispanic Voters for Midterms
Tucson Coordinator for Mi Familia Vota explains the organization's strategy.
Voucher Vote Creates Dilemma for School-Choice Supporters
Some supporters of vouchers are questioning whether voter protection of a measure is too limiting.
Nature Enthusiasts Help UA Researchers Tackle Butterfly Data
Volunteers' hobby turns into valuable citizen science from the field.
Liberals in Arizona Debate Forgiving Candidate's Moderation
Some Democrats are frustrated in seeing Kyrsten Sinema as shifting more right when others are taking more aggressively left-leaning stances
Top Judge: Arizona Courts Step Up Efforts Against Sexual Harassment
Arizona's chief justice ordered a set of policies regarding sexual misconduct, also prompting a review of county-level policies.
Arpaio Calls Off Mexico Visit After Alleged Cartel Threats
A press release said he had a $10,000 price on his head, though Nogales officials said they'd heard of no threat and that the campaign hadn't contacted city government.
Drought Forces Emergency Measures for US West's Wild Horses
Parts of the region have witnessed some of the driest conditions on record, putting stress on wild horses experiencing overpopulation.
Water Conservation Ethic Grows in Utah While Some Eye Pipeline Project
The state requires districts to set usage goals as developers look to projects to increase the flow to consumers.
