The new gaming pact confirms that the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is being allowed to construct what would be its third casino. If approved, it will be just east of Interstate 10 along West Grant Road.

Starting this fall, those in Tucson's 520 area code, and 480 and 928 elsewhere in Arizona, will have to dial the area code to make local calls.

Buying a home is becoming impossible for many Tucson-area residents, as flippers and other investors exploit rapidly rising prices. For one family, the conversion of their house into a profit vehicle led to tragedy. 

With many students transferring to charter and private schools during the pandemic, some schools could no longer sustain the teaching positions.

Administration officials pointed to Chief Chris Magnus' role in a "diverse city close to the U.S.-Mexican border," according to an announcement from the White House Monday morning.

Plan brings another $50 million through Certificates of Participation to fund road repairs bringing the total so far to $85 million.