Florence Copper officially launched the first U.S. copper mining operation since 2008 on Oct.
6 — ending a decade-long dispute with local officials and residents. The project uses eco-friendly in-situ recovery to produce 85 million pounds of copper annually while protecting local groundwater.
Pima Animal Care Center seeks adopters for 26 dogs rescued from a hoarding case near Irvington Road and 12th Avenue as kennel capacity threatens euthanasia.
A Halloween event on Oct. 31 at its Silverbell location will offer free adoptions with a $25 credit for dogs 30 pounds or more.
Pima County began closing a two-mile stretch of Kinney Road on Oct.
1 for a decades-old water line replacement near the Desert Museum, and the repair is expected to finish on Nov. 24. A detour is in place, and local attractions remain accessible.
University of Arizona soccer team ended a five-game streak with a 1-0 win over the University of Houston on Oct.
8 at 7 p.m. at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium; the Wildcats will face Iowa State on Sunday, Oct. 11.
AHCCCS is rolling out Medicaid changes gradually due to new federal law, with noncitizens receiving emergency-only coverage starting Oct.
1 and work, renewal, and retroactive coverage changes coming in Jan. 2027 (residents should update their contact information to receive all notices).
A Tucson resident is asking for help after a pet toucan escaped from an east side home.
Neighbors are urged to report any sightings as efforts continue to return the colorful bird safely.
The Tohono O’odham Nation filed an emergency injunction to halt federal contractors from uprooting thousands of sacred saguaros as border wall work is set to begin Monday, Oct.
12. Tribal leaders say the planned removal will damage their cultural heritage and local environment.
After losing her daughter in a crash, Julie Festerling now runs Phones Down Just Drive - a nonprofit that teaches young drivers the dangers of texting while driving.
API Agency secured a $10K donation - which will help expand outreach with school visits and awareness events in Tucson.
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