Arizona Capitol Times

Lawmakers ponder water legislation for ‘22  2021-11-24 16:16:59Arizona lawmakers next year will be wrestling with what to do in the shadow of a worsening shortage in one of this state’s most vital

Cities, towns seek transportation tax extension  2021-11-24 15:58:37Legislation is in the works to extend an extra half-cent sales tax that has funded major expansions of Maricopa County’s highways and publi

Mesnard has privilege in talks with Ugenti-Rita 2021-11-24 15:44:55A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled on November 18 that Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, has legislative privilege and doesn’t

School buses don’t serve enough students 2021-11-24 15:10:07Arizona families already pay taxes to support a wide array of public school options. They deserve a modern student transport system designed

Environmental justice for AZ in Sinema’s hands 2021-11-24 14:42:38Latinos in Arizona deserve the same chances at achieving success and living a healthy life as the rest of America. By voting for the Build Back Better

Vape company agrees to change marketing 2021-11-23 18:27:42In a deal announced November 23, Juul Labs agreed not to use marketing that appeals to anyone younger than 21.

Medical adviser urges wearing masks 2021-11-23 18:20:49The governor's chief medical adviser said November 23 Covid infections could be cut sharply if people would do more to protect themselves,

Disappointed that Republicans won’t support Build Back Better 2021-11-23 11:02:09I’ve come a long way since taking a bath in the local lake and dreaming of living in a home with electricity. I made it this far by believing in

A Thanksgiving message 2021-11-23 10:12:47Let’s help turn the tide and express our seasonal greetings with actions rather than words. Thanksgiving is the best time of the year to ma

Without home care, I wouldn’t be completing my 2021-11-22 18:20:48This important moment for the disability community, which represents a huge part of our nation’s population but whose needs have been ignored fo

Small business economy needs immigration reform 2021-11-21 07:35:50New businesses are the drivers of job growth and we are fortunate that Arizona is home to more than 70,000 immigrant entrepreneurs. The hous

Potentially devastating school budget cuts 2021-11-20 14:23:01Many people may not be aware of an impending education funding crisis that threatens to cripple public schools across Arizona. There is a&nb

Phoenix - Local

Arizona Thanksgiving travel updates: Expect sunny and clear skies 2021-11-27 17:30:36According to AAA's forecast, 53.4 million people were expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.      

2 hikers rescued at Echo Canyon, South Mountain 2021-11-27 16:32:42The Phoenix Fire Department rescues involved a 59-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy.      

1 dead after wrong-way crash on Loop 101 2021-11-27 15:35:51The driver of the wrong-way vehicle sustained fatal injuries.       

8 people displaced in house fire in Phoenix 2021-11-27 14:39:18Firefighters were dispatched to the area near 51st Avenue and Thomas Road where heavy fire and smoke were coming from a residential house. &

Arizona COVID-19 updates: State adds 3,655 new cases, 2021-11-27 14:22:07Arizona's seven-day death rate per 100,000 people ranked eighth among states and territories as of Tuesday, according to the CDC. &nb

Hanukkah starts on Sunday. Here's where to celebrate 2021-11-27 08:15:03Hanukkah starts at sundown on Nov. 28 and ends at sundown on Dec. 6.       

Wrong-way driver dies after striking 3 vehicles on 2021-11-27 00:21:29The identity of the driver was not released.      

My Sister's Closet locations in Phoenix area increase 2021-11-26 23:56:14My Sister's Closet locations in the Phoenix area have increased their security after shoplifting incidents.       

Tucson police officer dies of unspecified medical condition 2021-11-26 22:47:15Tucson police officer Jason Southard passed away after being hospitalized for an unspecified medical condition, Tucson police announced. &nb

Smile for the camera: Masked shoppers at My 2021-11-26 22:25:08The Phoenix area store's change in mask policy comes after high-end items, including designer purses and clothes, were stolen.    &nb

$8.8 million winning Arizona Lottery ticket sold at 2021-11-26 21:43:15The winning ticket for The Pick jackpot of $8.8 million was sold in Surprise Nov. 24 and must be claimed within 180 days.     

As omicron variant of COVID-19 triggers travel warnings, 2021-11-26 21:16:10Arizona researchers are on the watch for a new variant of COVID-19, omicron, which has raised concerns around the world.     &nbs

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Tim Steller's opinion: Violent incident tests whether Tucson 2021-11-27 16:15:00An off-duty police officer took two women to the ground outside a Tucson restaurant, kneeling on the neck of one. His colleagues investigating the inc

Despite pandemic, UA’s international student enrollment on the 2021-11-27 16:00:00Of the roughly 49,000 students enrolled at the UA this fall, more than 5,400 are international students.

As border reopens to tourists, migrants ask US 2021-11-27 10:00:00Migrants protesting in Nogales, Sonora, are pleading with the U.S. to reopen the asylum process now that the border has reopened to vaccinated tourist

Tucson's hospital chaplains are vital resource to patients, 2021-11-26 15:00:00Since the pandemic started 19 months ago, hospital chaplains have been doing what they can to hold up nurses, doctors and respiratory therapists carin

Coronavirus cases in Arizona, mapped by county: Nov. 2021-11-26 14:15:00Here's a daily map of coronavirus cases in Arizona, broken down by county.

Tim Steller's opinion: New reports show AZ audit 2021-11-26 09:00:00A new investigation by The Arizona Republic and a new report analyzing the Maricopa County election "audit" reveal the harsh truth: It had ill inten

Deaths in southern Arizona 2021-11-25 21:33:00The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.

UPDATES: Tucson-area coronavirus developments, Nov. 27: What we 2021-11-25 21:30:00The latest updates related to COVID-19 in Tucson and Southern Arizona.

CBD vs. THC: What to choose depending on 2021-11-25 19:00:00With the recent passage of Prop. 207 and subsequent rollout of recreational cannabis sales here in Arizona, many are finding themselves asking questio

Pima County officials call for change, pay cut 2021-11-25 18:00:00A county report says constables take varying approaches to the job and have uneven workloads.

New Houghton Road interchange at I-10 first of 2021-11-25 18:00:00The "diverging diamond" interchange can handle a higher volume of traffic.

Gift shortage could fuel package thefts, security group 2021-11-25 16:00:00Security website has tips for foiling porch pirates.