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A soldier installs concertina wire along the border wall near the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. A new deployment is expected to stretch an additional 150 miles of razor wire along the border.

Pentagon to send thousands of active duty troops to U.S.-Mexico border

The deployment will include ground troops and aircraft.
Micky Dolenz is the drummer and vocalist of the 1960s rock band, "The Monkees".

Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.

Arizona and nearly two dozen other states sue Trump over birthright citizenship

The suit claims the executive order violates the 14th Amendment
A screenshot of the ConsulApp Contigo on Google Play.

Mexico launches ConsulApp Contigo for nationals facing deportation and detention in the U.S.

The app features an emergency button that will alert designated contacts and consulate officials if the user is facing detention or is in need of emergency services.

Online lottery sales bring convenience, concern over problem gambling

A private company is now offering lottery tickets through their website and app in Arizona, increasing the state's online gambling options.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego questions Governor of South Dakota and nominee for Security of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Friday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations

Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
An Arizona lawmaker wants ultra-processed foods out of school lunches.

The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals

A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly questions nominee for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly seeks commitment from EPA nominee to address legacy mines and PFAS issues in Arizona

Lee Zeldin agrees to support Kelly’s initiatives.
Residents wait for the bus in South Tucson.

South Tucson pledges to not enforce mass deportation, joining other local officials

The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes hosts a town hall to hear residents' concerns about groundwater at the Sunsites Community Center. February 23, 2024.

Attorney General Kris Mayes and others ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers'

They want to take up the mantle since they anticipate President-elect Donald Trump's administration will not do so after he takes office on Monday.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly questioning Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly challenges Secretary of Defense nominee’s responses in confirmation hearing

Peter Hegseth faces scrutiny from Kelly over ‘disqualifying accusations’ and refusal to answer directly.
The downtown Tucson Police Department station, South Stone Avenue.

Tucson Police Department secures $1.5 million grant to advance sexual assault investigations

The funding will support advanced DNA methods to solve cold cases and prevent backlogs.
A scale and gavel

Arizona prosecutors seek death penalty after a 2-year pause in executions

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to issue a warrant for the execution of Aaron Brian Gunches.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session

We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.
Mayor Regina Romero delivers her annual Report to Tucsonans at the Tucson Convention Center on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Mayor Romero delivers annual report on Tucson’s growth and challenges

Provides update on the city’s public safety, housing and infrastructure projects.

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