Rocque Perez Appointed to Tucson City Council Ward 5 Seat
The current director of a regional education board will serve through Dec 1.
The conclave to choose a new pope is about to begin
Over a billion Catholics await the election of a new pope as 133 cardinals begin the secretive conclave in the Sistine Chapel.
Trump offers $1,000 incentive to migrants who leave the country voluntarily
The Homeland Security Department pitched the monetary incentive as a more "dignified" way to leave the country, while saving taxpayers money.
Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park
A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.
Trump cuts baby 'Safe to Sleep' team. Here's what parents should know
The Safe to Sleep campaign has greatly reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep-related deaths.
One Tree at a Time
Planting roots today for a cooler, healthier, and more beautiful Tucson tomorrow.
Redefining Religion
Two bishops gave up their building to serve the homeless—no sermons, just support.
Resettlement agencies warn admissions system is dismantled, despite court orders
When Trump abruptly ended the Refugee Resettlement Program, newly arrived families in Tucson and across the U.S. were left stranded—along with vetted refugees abroad. Three months later, despite court rulings, the system to bring them may no longer exist.
TEP vs. city-run utility feasibility; new mom in Border Patrol custody at TMC
The Press Room - May 2, 2025
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
It is not clear that the president has the authority to make such orders to CPB under the law.
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
The broadcasters get roughly half a billion dollars in public money, and have been preparing for the possibility of stiff cuts since Trump's election.
University of Arizona announces leadership shifts for colleges of health sciences
All colleges will now report to the Office of the Provost after the elimination of a Senior Vice President role.
Discovering the most distant galaxies
Astronomers are focusing on the smallest and most distant galaxies in the universe.
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
The Trump administration will halt $1 billion in federal grants used by school districts to hire mental health professionals like counselors and social workers.
