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$68 million in Pima County grants under review amid Trump’s executive order

Federal grant funding for infrastructure, environmental projects and aid programs remains uncertain.

Pima County to release legal guidance on federal law enforcement access

The newly released memo clarifies federal law enforcement access to county facilities and employee protections.

Arizona animal shelters open doors to dogs displaced by California wildfires

Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Pima Animal Care Center collaborate to find homes for 70 rescue dogs as adoption fees are waived.

Pima County closing centers for asylum seekers

The closures are due to new orders from the Trump Administration.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.

New data shows more Tucson women, children without homes in 2024

There was a slight decrease in overall homelessness in Pima County last year, but an increase in women and young people without stable housing.

Tohono O’odham Nation gains co-stewardship over sacred lands

The Tohono O’odham Nation and the Bureau of Land Management agree to co-steward the Baboquivari National Wilderness.

AZ home affordability improves, still out of reach for average wage-earner

Data shows average wage-earners would still be cost-burdened with a median-priced home purchase.

The Buzz: Catching up with some of our 2024 interviewees

We check back in on four stories we covered this year to see how they are doing.

Court blocks Tucson Inn demolition amid preservation dispute

Judge halts the demolition of three motels on Miracle Mile and asbestos abatement after preservation groups argue the actions threaten the historic integrity of the iconic motels.

Defense argues consent was possible for passed-out victim deputy at the center of Pima County Sheriff’s Department rape case

Closing arguments reiterated the defense’s focus on the victim’s prior history with Garcia, and inconsistencies made in her initial statements to police.

Tucson Metro Chamber and Sun Corridor Inc. announce 2025 merger

President Joe Snell said too many competing business groups have made advocacy confusing.

Allegations of internal misconduct and conflict of interest continue in Pima County Sheriff’s Department rape case

A witness Tuesday said defendant Ricardo Garcia was president of the union in support of Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Sheriff Chris Nanos officially wins reelection in official recount

Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss.

“I did not want to let her go back inside,” says first responder in Pima County deputy rape case

Another responding deputy testified Ricardo Garcia was on first-name basis with Sheriff Chris Nanos.

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