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Tucson college life is buzzing as nearly 50,000 U of Arizona students and tens of thousands from Pima Community College return in August.

A new back-to-college guide offers tips on budgeting, healthy eating, and building a social life around campus hotspots.

Arizona's Children Association is collecting gently used laptops for foster teens to help them start school ready as students head back to school across the state.

Donors can drop off devices to support this practical education drive.

Cote, a 3-year-old Lab mix who knows sit, down, roll over, paw and speak (trained by local handlers), is ready for adoption; the Humane Society of Southern Arizona invites local families to contact them to meet her.

State officials will enforce new rules on nicotine products aimed at youth — a measure meant to reduce access and protect health — starting Sept.

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Fifteen-year-old Jenisha Timsina was named overall winner at the Tucson Birthday Art Contest at Slusser Library near Speedway and Stone; her winning design has become an official postcard (celebrating Tucson’s history and culture) for local residents.

State officials said they will study two water projects to boost supplies by storing surface water underground (and treating wastewater from California) with plans to start soon.

The move comes as the state seeks solutions to its shrinking reserves.

The Wildcats won 107 to 85 in the second game of their exhibition series and will complete a three-game schedule against the Lithuanian National Team tomorrow (Saturday).

Alvernon Way and 5th Street will close for construction starting at 7 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Monday while crews install new asphalt, upgrade traffic signals and complete underground improvements (drivers should plan alternate routes).