Cochise County families face months-long DES delays
Cochise County residents describe months-long waits, lost paperwork and disconnected calls trying to access SNAP and AHCCCS benefits through Arizona's Department of Economic Security.
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Tucson pizza shop criticizes city's downtown safety record after shooting
Empire Pizza blasted the city's handling of downtown safety on social media this week after a shooting outside its patio. Meanwhile, the Downtown Tucson Partnership pledged fixes.
Sugar Skulls owner resigns from Rio Nuevo board
Edmund Marquez has resigned as vice chairman of the Rio Nuevo District Board after 11 years to focus full-time on the Tucson Sugar Skulls as the team pushes through a playoff run.
Residentes de Tucson piden normas más estrictas para los centros de datos
Los residentes de Tucson que intervinieron en la audiencia de la Comisión de Planificación del 3 de junio sobre las regulaciones propuestas para los centros de datos afirmaron que dichas normas son insuficientes, mientras la ciudad busca adelantarse al desarrollo de centros de datos a gran escala.
Rio Nuevo's cash reserves dwindle amid revenue slowdown
Rio Nuevo's reserves are nearly depleted after a 25% drop in monthly revenue, leaving the Tucson tax district with about $1 million for new projects as it weighs funding requests from local businesses.
Mt. Lemmon community under mandatory water restrictions
Summer Haven is under a mandatory Stage 3 water curtailment after well production dropped to as little as 25% of demand, with fines and meter lockouts for noncompliance.
For Tucson bus riders, shade remains scarce in the heat
Tucson plans to add shelters to at least 80 bus stops using federal and RTA Next funding, as riders like 82-year-old Josefina Coke endure long, shadeless waits during scorching summer commutes.
Border grant splits Pima County law enforcement
Oro Valley, Marana and Sahuarita continue accepting Operation Stonegarden border security funding even after Tucson and Pima County cut ties with the controversial federal program.
Sun Tran drivers approve deal, avert strike in Tucson
Sun Tran drivers voted to approve a three-year contract with major safety improvements, averting a strike and ending months of negotiations over operator safety and pay.