Last Bell: Tucson Unified School District weighs school closures, consolidations
The Tucson Unified School District governing board has formally begun the process of evaluating potential school closures and consolidations, laying out a months-long timeline that will include community input, data analysis and eventual board action. At an April 14 meeting, district officials emphasized that the discu
Supporting three live births is the ultimate final exam for these Southern Arizona high...
Bouncing on a pink yoga ball, senior Annel Perez is clearly in labor — alternately crying and shouting — and her impression is so good, you want to ask her how far apart her contractions are.
Medic Recognized for Actions at Crash Scene
MAY 15, 2026 – The Tucson Fire Department recently recognized an Arizona National Guard’s 162nd Wing aerospace medical service specialist for providing critical medical care at the scene of a severe motor vehicle accident while off duty. Senior Airman Nicolle Coy, assigned to the 162nd Medical Group, encountered...
Tohono Chul: Pure art and nature | Drone Zone
Check out a real Tucson treasure: Tohono Chul. You'll see vibrant desert blooms, miles of wild hiking trails, and the biggest mural in Oro Valley.
The Tamales At This Arizona Spot Are A Local Favorite Tourists Often Miss
Hand-rolled tamales, real ingredients, and a loyal local following that says absolutely everything. Arizona has been holding out on the tourist maps, and this is exactly why. There is a tamale spot in this state that most visitors drive straight past without a second glance, and that is a genuine shame. The locals who
Tucson police arrest man after alleged break-ins, police said
The Tucson Police Department arrested a man after he allegedly attempted to enter one home and successfully entered another in the South Division, police said. Officers responded to reports of a suspect matching similar descriptions at two nearby residences. In the first instance, the caller reported that the suspect a
Organization pairs service dogs with disabled vets
A nonprofit that trains service dogs for disabled veterans in the Phoenix area is set to open a training facility in Tucson this summer. “Our goal is to have a grand opening sometime mid-May or so,” said Mik Milem, executive director of Soldier’s Best Friend. The Peoria-based organization...
Inspection of Calhoun Bridge taking place on Thursday
Inspection of Calhoun Bridge taking place on Thursday.
This art gallery in Tucson that was formed by a collection of local artists...
A group of artists gathered for breakfast one sunny April morning in the beautiful desert Southwest in 2002 to discuss the isolation often felt in their work and the need for connection and camaraderie. From that breakfast meeting, a guild of nearly 300 artists was born — a nonprofit organization dedicated to supportin
School bus route changes spark questions for Three Points parents
The Altar Valley School District serves students only through eighth grade, so many teenagers in Three Points attend high school in Marana or Flowing Wells.

















