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Tucson advocates say over 6,500 children lack stable homes as only about 1,500 foster families are available.

StepStone Family and Youth Services (on Tucson's eastside) explains that fears about costly licensing are unfounded since the state pays for fingerprint cards, background checks, and related expenses.

Residents will get free legal help for warrant resolution, voting rights restoration, and marijuana expungement at the Fresh Start Expo in Tucson on Saturday, Oct.

17 (childcare is available for families).

On Oct. 14 at Catalina State Park (Romero Canyon Trail), a teenager was rescued after experiencing dehydration with help from GRFD, the DPS Air Rescue unit, and the Pima County Sheriff's Department, and is now reunited with their parents.

Salad & Go's original founder and co-founders announced on Wednesday that they acquired rights to operate and expand the chain after bankruptcy forced it to close.

They plan to reopen some Arizona locations soon so locals can enjoy the fresh, quality food they love.

A popular bakery known for sourdough bread opened today in Tucson + it offers fresh artisanal loaves aimed at delighting local food lovers.

South32 is halfway through construction of its Hermosa mining project in the Patagonia Mountains.

The site employs 200 permanent and 900 temporary workers—half local—and will begin mineral production in early 2028.

Under Arizona law, cutting down a saguaro is illegal without a permit — a measure to protect the local desert landscape.

Federal appeals are now underway over gray wolf delisting and habitat designations, including areas for the Mexican wolf in Arizona and New Mexico.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials say the species is recovering while conservationists call for stronger, continued protections.

University of Arizona cancer researcher Rachna Shroff, who spent her career studying gastrointestinal cancers and searching for cures, died after battling the disease.

Arizona Wildcat Men’s Basketball defeated the San Francisco Dons in their exhibition opener, + the program At the Half discussed Isaiah Mizell’s coming out event against West Virginia and the potential return of Carson Beck as Cardinals quarterback.

Hosted by Damien Alameda and Sean Mahoney, the segment provided sports updates.

The El Tour de Tucson is set to kick off at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.

21, with multiple Tucson streets closed and travel delays expected, including Cushing Street (closed until midday) and Simpson Road. Drivers and cyclists should plan ahead when navigating the race area.

The University of Arizona volleyball team will face No. 8 ASU today at 7 p.m. in Desert Financial Arena in Tempe as it looks to break a six-meeting losing streak — ASU enters with a strong record.