Pedestrian deaths up in Tucson
So far in 2024 there have been 17 pedestrian and 6 bicycle fatalities.
Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
The report does not mention whether the federal government is pursuing a court-enforced reform plan known as a consent decree.
Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer is fatally shot responding to disturbance
The Phoenix FBI is investigating the fatal shooting, but it has not released many details.
As fentanyl seizures increase, Arizona among the worst
A new government-funded study shows that seizures of illicit fentanyl nationwide increased dramatically from 2017 to last year, with Arizona among the top states leading the increase.
The Buzz: Protests at Arizona's universities
Clashes on campus have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.
The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".
69 people arrested for setting up pro-Palestinian encampment on ASU's Tempe campus
After the group was told to disperse multiple times, individuals were arrested and charged with criminal trespass.
The Buzz: What happens with Arizona's opioid settlement money?
The state will receive more than $1.1 billion in the coming years. Where will it go?
The Buzz: What can states do at the US-Mexico border?
Federal law rules the land when it comes to border enforcement, but local governments can help.
December breaks record for migrant apprehensions
New data shows that December was a record for the number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants entering the US unauthorized, with the highest number being in the Tucson Sector at more than 80,000 apprehensions.
New report finds Pima County Sheriff’s Department has history of not responding to calls from lost migrants
Advocacy group No More Deaths found that the sheriff’s department handled distress calls based on perceived immigration status. Sheriff Nanos disputes the findings, says whether calls are transferred to Border Patrol is based purely on proximity.
Reviving Montezuma Pass: Sky Island Alliance's bold initiative to rewild decommissioned roads
From roads to rivers: volunteers unite to transform old paths into thriving wildlife corridors
Sheriff Nanos will be criminally investigated by AZ Attorney General
The investigation will look into the Sheriff’s handling of the sexual assault of a female deputy last year.
The Buzz speaks with Tucson City Council candidates
Candidates see streets, crimes and homelessness as the city's top issues.
Dozens of additional law enforcement officers head to Cochise County to deal with border-related crimes
The Cochise County Sheriff's Office will use state funding to partner with law enforcement agencies throughout the state to increase patrols in the county to manage human smuggling incidents and other border-related crimes.
