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The entrance of the South32 Hermosa mine site, a critical minerals project that looks to source manganese and zinc.

Federal government denies permit for South 32 mine

The problem with the proposed mine is possible air pollution.

These two Mexican gray wolf pups and siblings were born at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York. They are considered "neonatal" and less than 14 days old.

Wolf pack removed from Arizona den, prompting backlash from conservation groups

Officials cite drought and declining prey as contributing factors in the wolves’ livestock attacks.

Catholic Community Services closes free meal sites

The Pima Council on Aging says federal cuts and a funding shift forced the closures.

A study by University of Arizona researchers says admitting to using artificial intelligence for work tasks erodes trust. Pictured: Eller College of Management at The University of Arizona

University of Arizona study looks at workplace reaction to artificial intelligence

Researchers found that being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less.

A sign in front of Fondomonte's 10,000 acre farm in La Paz County shows that, as of July 2024, the company is hiring.

Hobbs pushes groundwater agreement with lawmakers

Hobbs traveled to western Arizona to get a look at groundwater problems firsthand and talk about the Saudi-owned alfalfa farm.

Quantum mysteries and a profound new theory of consciousness

We visit a UA lab where the world’s fastest electron microscope is capable of viewing subatomic particles in motion, and we meet with anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff to discuss his profound theory of quantum consciousness.

The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Tucson Opens Cooling Centers for Summer Heat Relief

The centers provide safe, air-conditioned spaces during peak heat hours.

First debate by Democratic CD7 candidates including newcomer Deja Foxx, and the Tucson mayor's controversial Qatar trip

Plus, the University of Arizona responds to Trump executive orders by consolidating cultural centers, and the Supreme Court declines to hear Oak Flat tribal religious rights case, making way for copper mining.

Tucson Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. In May, it bought Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson which is close to, but not contiguous, to Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Tucson Botanical Gardens Buys Neighboring Japanese Gardens

Tucson Botanical plans to operate both gardens, which are not contiguous

The SunZia Transmission Line project crossing through southern Arizona, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Appeals court revives tribal lawsuit against SunZia transmission line

Judges say feds may have bypassed tribal consultation, violating historic preservation law.

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.

Tucson Unified asking voters to approve $45 million budget override

The override would raise property taxes in the district to fund teacher raises and expand access to counselors, fine arts, PE, early childhood education, credit recovery and more.