Tucson's 235th Birthday
A number of events are being held this month, as part of the anniversary of the founding of Tucson, on August 20, 1775, when Hugo O'Connor established the new presidio.Teamsters Ratify Contract, Sun Tran Strike Ends
Sun Tran and union agree to two-year contract, regular routes and schedules return today.
Tucson's Reid Park Zoo to Get Bigger
"Expedition Tanzania" will increase the number of elephants at the zoo and involve them in an entirely new education component.
Arizona Mentally Ill Losing Services
On July 1st the state cut funding support for 12,000 mental health patients who do not qualify for the state's Medicaid program.State’s Concealed Weapons Laws Change
The new law, now in effect, lets more people carry concealed weapons.Democratic Candidate for AZ Treasurer
Andrei Cherny says he has an economic plan to make Arizona a magnet for innovators and entrepreneurs.1070 Appeal Filed
The state is continuing the fight on 1070, hoping that an Appeals Court will reinstate much of the law.Tucson Police Chief Supports SB1070 Injunction
Chief Roberto Villaseñor says the ruling will give the courts a chance to figure out how law enforcement officials deal with immigration issues.Democratic Senate Candidates from Arizona Debate on KAWC
Listen OnlineU.S. District Judge Suspends Key Parts of SB1070, Lets Others Stand
Judge rules U.S. could "suffer irreparable harm" if the immigration law is allowed to stand.Arizona Governor Says State Will Appeal Partial Injunction of SB1070
Gov. Jan Brewer calls U.S. District Court ruling “a bump in the road.”Arizona AG Reacts To SB1070 Ruling
Terry Goddard says immigration law was “election year grandstanding.”Judge Stops Parts of Immigration Law
District Judge issues preliminary injunction blocking the most controversial sections of Arizona's new immigration law from taking effect.
Federal Hearing on SB 1070
Judge Susan Bolton hears arguments for and against SB 1070
CareGiver Training Institute
A Tucson nonprofit is training the next generation of caregivers that will be needed to help the Baby Boomers.
