Copper World says will start mining at its long-delayed operation in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson.
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The Wildcats men's basketball team arrived in Kansas City as Big 12 preseason champions, aiming to defend their title under coach Tommy Lloyd's leadership.
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Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection are touting decreased illegal border crossings and substantial drug busts over the last year, at the same time as fentanyl seizures in Arizona have declined significantly in recent years.
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Tucson Unified School District proposed closing Cragin Elementary, consolidating its students into Blenman Elementary for the 2027-28 school year. The district is conducting a phased announcement of affected schools throughout the week.
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Week 9 is a pivotal mark in the high school football season, as key region title races will be decided across a slate of highly anticipated games at all levels.
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Week 9 is a pivotal mark in the high school football season, as key region title races will be decided across a slate of highly anticipated games at all levels.
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Close to 2,000 high school students will learn about different trades such as carpentry, electrical work and welding in the construction industry over a 2-day event at the U of A Tech Park at The Bridges. Student events are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LUCHA fires canvasser after viral video shows package taken from Marana home. Video shared on Andy Bigg's website.
LUCHA fires canvasser after viral video shows package taken from Marana home. Video shared on Andy Bigg's website.
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The Wildcats men's basketball team arrived in Kansas City as Big 12 preseason champions, aiming to defend their title under coach Tommy Lloyd's leadership.
Week 9 is a pivotal mark in the high school football season, as key region title races will be decided across a slate of highly anticipated games at all levels.
Three Arizona softball standouts — Sydney Stewart, Grace Jenkins and Jalen Adams — are practicing with the team in hopes of getting another year of eligibility under the five-for-five umbrella.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona’s not big on statues, with just one of coach Lute Olson. But could there be more statues of other Wildcat legends?
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Tucson opens a five-game road trip with back-to-back games at Henderson, riding a four-game point streak behind hot goaltending and strong rookie production.
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Utah Mammoth recalled defenseman Artem Duda from the Tucson Roadrunners, marking his first NHL call-up and the team’s first recall of the 2026-27 season.
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Hone Health reports that 70% of women were unsure their symptoms were perimenopause-related, with many experiencing early symptoms before age 45.
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