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Tucson may close Congress St. to cars at Halloween, other crowded times for safety

Tucson may close Congress St. to cars at Halloween, other crowded times for safety

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

Tucson officials may close Congress Street to cars on Halloween to improve crowd control and emergency access following a downtown shooting that injured nine people.

Sahuarita voters elect council incumbents and newcomer

Sahuarita voters elect council incumbents and newcomer

  • Jasmine Creighton

Two incumbents and one newcomer took the three open Sahuarita Town Council seats in Tuesday's election.

Oro Valley voters choose new mayor

Oro Valley voters choose new mayor

  • Jasmine Creighton

Melanie Barrett will be Oro Valley's next mayor.

Incumbent candidates retain seats in South Tucson election

Incumbent candidates retain seats in South Tucson election

  • Hannah Cree ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

Three incumbents on the South Tucson city council successfully defended their seats, results show, with most votes counted from Tuesday's election.

Hernandez beats Perez in LD20 Senate race

Hernandez beats Perez in LD20 Senate race

  • Hannah Cree

Moderate Democrat Alma Hernandez is likely headed to Arizona's Legislative District 20 Senate seat over progressive Rocque Perez, with most votes counted early Wednesday.

Kolodin leads in GOP race for Arizona secretary of state nomination

Kolodin leads in GOP race for Arizona secretary of state nomination

  • Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services

Alexander Kolodin has jumped out to a nearly 3-2 lead over Gina Swoboda in early returns in the Republican primary for secretary of state.

Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor

  • Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services

Andy Biggs declares victory. 

Marana mayor, council fend off challengers in contentious race

Marana mayor, council fend off challengers in contentious race

    Marana For the People candidate Jackie McGuire earns a spot on the Town Council after snagging the second largest vote haul in the contentious and expensive election.

    Petersen jumps to early lead in GOP race for AZ attorney general nomination

    Petersen jumps to early lead in GOP race for AZ attorney general nomination

      Warren Petersen has jumped out with an early lead in his bid to become the Republican nominee for Arizona attorney general.

      Tucson leaders defend safety efforts after mass shooting

      Tucson leaders defend safety efforts after mass shooting

        Gun violence reduction efforts are continuing to work despite Sunday’s mass shooting, Tucson officials said at a Monday news conference.

        How to get your early ballot counted faster if dropping it off on Election Day

        How to get your early ballot counted faster if dropping it off on Election Day

          Arizona voters dropping off early ballots on Election Day can now show ID at polling places, speeding verification and helping counties process results faster.

          New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

          New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

            Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

            Tim Steller’s column: Downtown crime needs addressing, but I’ll be back

            Tim Steller’s column: Downtown crime needs addressing, but I’ll be back

              After nine people were shot near Tucson’s Gibson Food Hall, columnist Tim Steller reflects on downtown’s progress and why he still believes in its future.

              Ron Barber turns survival into a mission to defend democracy

              Ron Barber turns survival into a mission to defend democracy

                Former Rep. Ron Barber, a survivor of the 2011 Tucson shooting, is working across party lines to combat political violence, protect elections and restore faith in democracy.

                What to know to vote in today’s Arizona primary election

                What to know to vote in today’s Arizona primary election

                Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections. Here’s where to vote in Pima County, when polls close, what ID to bring and ballot deadlines.

                Horne: Teacher job satisfaction linked to discipline

                Horne: Teacher job satisfaction linked to discipline

                A new survey of returning teachers said they feel "safe and supported'' at their schools and also cite collaboration and the ability to make instructional decisions among the reasons for staying in the profession.

                Photos: Dozens gather at Armory Park for Anti-ICE protest

                Photos: Dozens gather at Armory Park for Anti-ICE protest

                Around 50 people gathered at Armory Park for an ICE OUT protest on Saturday morning. 

                Trump ally seeks makeover ahead of critical Arizona governor's race

                Trump ally seeks makeover ahead of critical Arizona governor's race

                Andy Biggs is softening his hard-right image and highlighting bipartisan work as he courts Arizona independents ahead of a likely fall matchup with Gov. Katie Hobbs.

                Tucson business halts water sales to Project Blue contractor

                Tucson business halts water sales to Project Blue contractor

                A Tucson recycling and green waste facility says it has stopped providing water to construction crews at the Project Blue data center construction site after public backlash.

                Tim Steller’s column: Catholic charity’s power up for vote in South Tucson

                Tim Steller’s column: Catholic charity’s power up for vote in South Tucson

                In April 2023, a recently elected member of the South Tucson City Council laid out a vision for the string of run-down motels and apartments along the I-10 frontage road on the southern edge of the city.

                Is Tucson's 47 years' worth of groundwater enough if CAP is slashed?

                Is Tucson's 47 years' worth of groundwater enough if CAP is slashed?

                Tucson Water could lose as little as 6% to as much as nearly 85% of its total Colorado River-based drinking water supplies, depending on how big a cut the entire Central Arizona Project takes from the depleted river, Arizona State University researchers have found.

                Tucson has 100-year water supply, state finds

                Tucson has 100-year water supply, state finds

                In a decision handed down this week, the Arizona Department of Water Resources determined that Tucson can keep its 100-year assured water supply designation. 

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                Ex-governor does about-face, endorses Biggs for AZ gov after criticisms

                Ex-governor does about-face, endorses Biggs for AZ gov after criticisms

                Arizona expected to take a 31% cut in Colorado River supplies

                Arizona expected to take a 31% cut in Colorado River supplies

                Oro Valley voters choose new mayor

                Oro Valley voters choose new mayor

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                Adot to host virtual meeting on I-10 Wild Horse Pass project
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                Adot to host virtual meeting on I-10 Wild Horse Pass project

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                Arizona DOT and partners will hold an Aug. 5 virtual meeting to share construction and design details for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project.

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                Utah Mammoth name Andrew Agozzino assistant coach
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                Utah Mammoth name Andrew Agozzino assistant coach

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                Utah Mammoth name retired forward Andrew Agozzino assistant coach of the Tucson Roadrunners after a 15-season pro career spanning 900 NHL and AHL games.

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                Adot weekend freeway travel advisory for July 24-27
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                Adot weekend freeway travel advisory for July 24-27

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                ADOT advises weekend closures and lane restrictions July 24-27 on Loop 101, SR 51, Loop 303, Loop 202 and I-10 in the Phoenix area, with marked detours.

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                SR 88 Apache Trail reopens after monsoon damage
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                SR 88 Apache Trail reopens after monsoon damage

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                ADOT has reopened a repaired stretch of State Route 88 between Roosevelt Dam and Fish Creek Hill after heavy monsoon rains damaged the Apache Trail corridor.

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                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Tucson Sun Tran drivers approve contract

                Tucson Sun Tran drivers approve contract

                The renegotiated three-year contract was approved by 75% of Teamsters Local Union 104 members, the union said on Facebook.

                Tucson ranked 4th deadliest for pedestrians

                Tucson ranked 4th deadliest for pedestrians

                Tucson was recently ranked as the 4th deadliest city for pedestrians by Smart Growth America.

                Immigration, data centers factor in Marana council race

                Immigration, data centers factor in Marana council race

                At the heart of a local nonpartisan race in Southern Arizona are two issues dominating national debate: data centers and the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.

                Marana mayor hopefuls split on data centers, ICE facility

                Marana mayor hopefuls split on data centers, ICE facility

                Current Marana Mayor Jon Post and challenger Greg Johnsen has differing stances on Marana’s economic development and role in immigration enforcement.

                Major two-year project about to start on Tucson I-19 interchange

                Major two-year project about to start on Tucson I-19 interchange

                Construction for a new $53.4 million project at the Interstate 19 interchange at West Irvington Road is set to begin July 16. It'll take nearly two years to complete.

                Southern Arizona mine's quick approval worries jaguar advocates

                Southern Arizona mine's quick approval worries jaguar advocates

                The $3 billion South 32 Hermosa project will unearth deposits of zinc, manganese, lead and silver buried in the Patagonia Mountains.

                Pima County leaders gather to assure voters ahead of primary

                Pima County leaders gather to assure voters ahead of primary

                A collection of Pima County leaders gathered Friday to discuss voting safety and preparation for the July 21 primary election.

                Forums set for Pima County treasurer, Marana town council

                Forums set for Pima County treasurer, Marana town council

                Public forums are set this week as Pima County Supervisors weigh applicants to the open treasurer post and candidates make their case for Marana Town Council seats.

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