Pilot killed in crash near Yuma was Tucsonan

Authorities have identified a pilot killed in a plane crash on the Barry M. Goldwater Bombing Range, near Yuma, as 49-year-old Tucson resident Denise Jeanette McCracken.

Barry Goldwater's daughter backs Dem Carmona in U.S. Senate race

The daughter of one of Arizona’s most famous conservatives has endorsed Democrat Richard Carmona in the U.S. Senate race.

Goldwaters endorse Carmona in Senate race

PHOENIX — A day after Rep. Jeff Flake easily won the Arizona Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, the daughter and granddaughter of one of the state’s most famous conservatives endorsed his opponent.

Judge denies Tombstone water access in lawsuit

TOMBSTONE — A federal judge has denied a request by the city of Tombstone to repair its water supply system in the Coronado National Forest.

William Kimble, longtime attorney in Tucson and Udall ally, dies at 85

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William Kimble, longtime attorney in Tucson and Udall ally, dies at 85

William E. Kimble, who unsuccessfully challenged Congressman Morris K. Udall for a seat in the U.S. House yet later worked on his opponent's re-election campaign, died Friday at his home.

Goldwater's crystal ball

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Goldwater's crystal ball: Fifty years ago, senator penned predictions on Arizona at 100

Barry Goldwater was a U.S. senator in 1962 when he wrote this piece for the Tucson Citizen newspaper. On this centennial day, see for yourself what Arizona's most famous native son said about growth, the desert, water and more. Notes about how things are today are in bold.

Flow of Anglos had reshaped the city by statehood

Tucson was born Spanish and raised Mexican - but by the time it joined the Union in 1912, it was well on its way to being a thoroughly American and mostly Anglo town.