Border officers seize $500K in meth at Nogales crossing

Border officers found more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the rear bumper of a car been driven across the Nogales border crossing Sunday, officials say.

Arizona Asarco employees implicated in copper theft ring

Eighteen people are charged in a multi-million dollar copper theft ring involving Asarco employees.

Senate vote: OK $85 billion cuts, avert shutdown

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining soaring federal deficits — and to avoid a government shutdown just a week away.

A look at key moments in Dow history

The Dow Jones industrial average often makes headlines. But let's not forget everything else that happened as the Dow has twisted and turned Ñ from The Muppets suing Mickey Mouse to John McCain meeting Joe the Plumber.

Tucson Symphony hosting 'Brilliant' 2013-14 season

Season tickets on sale now.

Judge approves TUSD plan to close 11 schools

A federal judge has approved Tucson Unified School District's plan to close 11 schools.

Guest opinion: Tucson Grammy nominee takes on Academy

2012 nominee for Best Americana Album says Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences changed the rules after her.

Cash, marijuana seized at Douglas border crossing

Two Mexican nationals were arrested this week in unrelated smuggling incidents at the Douglas border crossing.

Arizona Powerball winner claims ticket, seeks anonymity

PHOENIX — The second Powerball winner in last week’s $577.5 million drawing is a married man in his 30s from Fountain Hills, lottery officials said Friday.

Arizona border agents: $1M in liquid meth hidden in gas tank

A California man was arrested at the Douglas border crossing Friday after agents say they found $1 million worth of liquid meth in his car’s fuel tank, officials said.

$11M donation tied to Koch brothers; Calif. agency alleges ‘money laundering’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ending a mystery that captivated the run-up to Election Day, the Arizona group behind an anonymous $11 million donation revealed under court order Monday that the shadowy donation was laundered through two groups, including one tied to David and Charles Koch, the billion…

Arizona forests begin sale of Christmas tree permits

PRESCOTT — Christmas is two months away but anyone wanting to cut their own tree already can get a permit.

Border agents in Nogales intercept meth worth $1.1M in 3 incidents

Agents at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales intercepted about $1.15 million worth of methamphetamine in three separate incidents Wednesday, officials said.

TUSD online survey on budget gap ends Friday

There are three days left to give Tucson Unified School District online input about their School Master Plan have.

Arizona border agents find pot stashed in coolers of sea food

Two men were arrested in separate incidents this weekend at the Lukeville border crossing after agents said they found marijuana hidden in coolers filled with seafood.

TUSD bus yard to be built on Tucson's SW side

TUSD is to break ground Thursday on its new transportation center, which will serve the growing southwest side of the district.

De-weeding with torch sparks Tucson house fire

A westside man learned a $40,000 lesson about weed abatement.

Tucson pair arrested in money laundering case

Two Tucson residents were arrested on suspicion of money laundering after a Pinal County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit discovered $125,400 during a traffic stop along Interstate 10.