Tucson Daily Brief

TUSD begins formal school closure and consolidation review

Flowing Wells woman detained by ICE; Rep. Grijalva visits facility

Tucson City Council approves free-court deal for Udall Park pickleball players

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Car Hauler Rollover and Fire Shuts Down I-10 for Hours

I-10 Westbound Lanes Closed Near Alvernon After Semi-Truck Fire

Pima County Board of Supervisors declines to remove Sheriff Nanos

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty Against Man Who Confessed to Killing Three at Tucson Prison

Trump administration proposes canceling NASA funding for U of A's OSIRIS-APEX asteroid mission

Southside community holds vigil for neighbors held by ICE

Tucson, Pima County open cooling centers early ahead of dangerous heat

TUSD governing board formally opens school closure evaluation process

Arizona AG rules Pima County's anti-ICE cooperation resolution is legal

Pedestrian struck near Tucson Spectrum in life-threatening crash

Arizona Legislature passes $17.9B GOP budget along party lines; Hobbs veto expected today

Downtown Tucson stands to lose redevelopment funds under GOP budget proposal

Arizona inmate dies days after large prison fight

One dead, several pets killed in Tucson house fire

Pima County and State Land Dept. ban recreational land use near Eagle Point Estates after stray bullets hit homes

Arizona House Republicans pass $18B budget on party-line vote, setting up showdown with Gov. Hobbs

Man dies after being struck by SUV on East 22nd Street

Triangle Fire burning near Benson, approximately 20 acres

Arizona AG sues Trump administration over Surprise ICE detention warehouse

Arizona AG Kris Mayes files lawsuit to block ICE detention warehouse in Surprise

Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Trump administration over planned ICE detention facility in Surprise

City of Tucson Proposes $2.5 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

Tucson juvenile fatally shoots alleged robber during southwest side attack

Tucson immediately cuts speed limits on 14 roads amid surge in pedestrian deaths

Motorcyclist killed on Catalina Highway

Community rallies after 3-year-old killed in street racing crash

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Kelly and Gallego urge DHS to halt ICE detention facilities in Marana and Surprise

Three killed, four airlifted in Cochise County van crash

Four law enforcement shootings in eight days draw scrutiny

Arizona budget standoff deepens as Gov. Hobbs begins veto moratorium

TPD investigating homicide near Dodge Blvd. and 5th St

Tucson Police Department encrypts radio communications, goes dark on public scanners

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Rio Nuevo Treasurer Chris Sheafe and Wife Killed in Marana Plane Crash

Tucson Parks and Recreation proposes rate and fee increases, with City Council vote set for June 9

Two people killed in fiery plane crash at Marana Regional Airport

Arizona Senate President refers AG Mayes and Secretary of State Fontes to DOJ for obstruction

Arizona Republicans file formal complaint against Pima County's ICE exclusion policy

Arizona joins 20-state coalition suing to block Trump's mail ballot executive order

Train derailment near Benson closes Mescal Road

RTA Next Transportation Plan Passes Across Every Pima County Jurisdiction

Inmate dies at Cochise County jail hours after court appearance

TUSD Board to begin talks on closing schools amid enrollment decline and budget pressure

State lawmaker calls for probe of Tucson's ICE ban

Arizona legislature repeals Cesar Chavez Day; Tucson had already toppled its statue

Arizona lawmakers advance bill to criminalize mailing abortion pills

Arizona Republicans openly defy voter-approved abortion amendment, invoke "higher moral law."

TUSD middle school teacher and youth basketball coach arrested on 10 counts of child sexual exploitation

Tucson removes César Chávez statue; Arizona legislature advances bill to eliminate César Chávez Day

Pima County supervisors move to potentially oust Sheriff Chris Nanos

Pima County votes unanimously to strip César Chávez's name from all county property; City removes bronze statue without notifying artist or neighborhood

Tucson removes César Chávez statue following sexual abuse allegations; county weighs dropping Chávez Day

Pima Sheriff Nanos faces Board of Supervisors over alleged deposition misstatements; BOS eyes dropping Chávez Day

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Today (Fri, March 20 — Spring Equinox):

102°F

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Today (Tuesday, March 17):

Arizona Republicans advance "preborn child" language in new bills, drawing warnings from reproductive rights advocates

Two people shot near Golf Links and Kolb Saturday night

Hello Kitty sticker leads Tucson police to road rage shooting suspect

Pima County's RTA Next ballot propositions approved by 60% of voters

Man killed in midtown Tucson crash caused by red-light runner

Pima County voters approve RTA Next by 60-40 margin

Pima County's RTA Next transportation ballot measure reaches its final day Tuesday

Deadly crash closes Broadway and Craycroft intersection

Gov. Hobbs vetoes Charlie Kirk license plate bill

Pima County Sheriff: Guthrie kidnapping investigation active, new leads being processed

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting near Grant and Silverbell

Tucson weighs public takeover of Tucson Electric Power as costs and debate intensify

Tucson's budget hole may be $67.5M — larger than previously disclosed

ICE arrests in Arizona more than tripled in fiscal year 2025 as street operations surged

Tucson's budget deficit may be closer to $67.5 million — nearly double earlier estimates

Tucson's budget gap may be $67.5M — nearly double the figure City Hall acknowledged

Tucson's budget deficit is larger than disclosed — now estimated at $67.5 million

Pima County voters face pivotal RTA Next vote next month

Arizona legislators push bill to fire Tucson teachers who stage future anti-ICE sickouts

RTA Next election guide: Roads, transit, and $2.67B on the ballot next month

Trial date set for suspect in fatal UA-area triple hit-and-run

Masked suspect in Nancy Guthrie case was seen at her home before Feb. 1 disappearance

Tucson leaders push back on cuts amid $27 million deficit

Tucson leaders resist cuts to housing, drug-use programs amid $27M deficit

Pima County Sheriff says multiple suspects possible in Nancy Guthrie abduction; reward now $102,500

Tucson leaders push back on cuts to housing and drug programs amid $27 million deficit

Pima County Supervisors Restrict Federal Immigration Enforcement

Officer-Involved Shooting Details Released on Southside Incident