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Controlled burns began south of Oracle as part of Phase 2 of the Oracle Fuel Break project to protect the town from wildfire threats by creating a 300-foot fuel break across 60 acres in the Coronado National Forest — smoke may be visible to residents.

Tucson Unified School District's board (3-2 vote) approved policy revisions that expand student access to AI platforms, including middle school use, today.

Pima County confirmed 19 West Nile virus cases as an active monsoon season may be fueling infections — including one fatality — and one survivor said doctors warned she might not walk out of the ICU.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels gave $100K to support pediatric cancer research in Tucson during its signature handprint ceremony.

The donation will help boost local research efforts for children with cancer.

Tucson’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway offers a $950k three-bedroom home in Arcadia by Fairfield Homes in Catalina, with $100 tickets available starting Aug.

19 and a live drawing set for Nov. 18 to support childhood cancer research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital + additional prizes planned.

Backyard gardeners face extreme heat while many turn to artificial intelligence for plant care.

A Desert Botanical Garden expert says the tool works when tuned to local conditions — though he warns it may mix unverified data from across the web.

The Tucson Unified School District board approved the first round of 2026-2027 budget revisions in a 4-1 vote today, raising the district's expenditure budget to $807 million — board member Sadie Shaw opposed the change over insufficient financial details.

On Wednesday, Sunnyside High School broke ground on a $2.7M, 6,622 sqft wrestling facility with four mats, a coach's office, and fitness areas.

The project, funded by capital override funds, is set to be completed by Spring 2027 to support the school’s 39 state championships and growing programs.