Pima County Needs Safer Roads, Not Another Sales Tax
Columnist argues that enforcing traffic laws and updating user-based fees, not a new sales tax, is the solution to the region's road safety crisis.
Global Water Preps 2025 Earnings Call as Growth and Water Scarcity Collide in the Southwest
University of Arizona Sells Naming Rights to Athletic Venues
Lifestyle
Sean Paul Whitcomb, 51, Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Celebration of Life planned for February 28th in Pennville

Tucson Townhome Offers Fixer-Upper Potential in Desirable Foothills Neighborhood
2-bed, 2-bath corner unit with spacious layout and community amenities near shopping and hiking
Hotdogs 501 Brings Sonoran Flavor and Story to Main Avenue
Discover Tucson's new hot dog spot born from hard work and family effort, now open on Speedway and Main Avenue.
Crime
Reward for Missing 'Today' Host's Mother Doubles to $202K
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 19 days after suspected kidnapping from her Tucson home.

Sheriff Responds to Doorbell Footage in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case
Pima County Sheriff dismisses claims of contradictions in home security video as 'speculative'
Volunteers Search for Missing 'Today' Show Host's Mother in Arizona Desert
Authorities urge volunteers to stop searching on their own for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared three weeks ago.
Politics
New US Task Force Aided Mexico's Hunt for 'El Mencho'
A new military-led Joint Interagency Task Force provided intelligence support for a Mexican operation that killed the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Tucson Celebrates America's 250th and Arizona Statehood
Event to mark U.S. Semiquincentennial and Arizona's 114th year as a state
Tucson Leaders Reflect on Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson's Legacy
Jackson, who died at 84, was remembered as a defining voice in the civil rights movement who inspired generations of Americans.
Business
Shake Shack opens first Tucson location in Casa Adobes Plaza
The popular burger chain expands to the Old Pueblo with plans for more Tucson-area restaurants in 2026.

SPRI Hosts Successful 44th Annual Conference & Business Meeting
Three-day event brings together members and industry partners for technical collaboration, business intelligence, and networking.
Nathan's Famous Opens New Location in Tucson, Arizona
Iconic New York hot dog brand brings its full fast-casual menu to the heart of Tucson.
Sports
From University of Arizona Heptathlon to Team Canada Bobsleigh, Skylar Sieben Makes Olympic Leap
Sieben, a former Wildcats multi-event star, is competing in two-woman bobsled at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Wildcats Begin Four-Game Series Against UConn on Thursday
Arizona baseball team hosts UConn Huskies in first-ever matchup between the two programs
Arizona Wildcats Defeat Houston Cougars in Impressive Road Victory
Shorthanded Wildcats take down #2 Houston despite key injuries and illnesses