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The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted to advance a trio of actions to limit how ICE functions within the county.
Pima County leaders vote to advance trio of policies outlining how ICE can function within county
Among them is a proposed county ordinance banning state, local and federal law enforcement from wearing masks.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted to advance a trio of actions to limit how ICE functions within the county.
Mexico and the United States have agreed to a plan for Mexico to deliver the water it owes to Texas under a 1944 treaty.
Mexico, U.S. reach agreement on water sharing treaty
The two countries have agreed on a plan that they say will facilitate overdue water deliveries from Mexico to the United States.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Mexico and the United States have agreed to a plan for Mexico to deliver the water it owes to Texas under a 1944 treaty.
A plan to create a statewide rental assistance program for families facing eviction is one step closer to reality.
Bill advances to create new rental assistance program in Arizona
HB2682 would set aside $5 million to create a new rental assistance program in Arizona. Qualifying renters would be able to apply for up to $5,000 to cover up to two months of rent.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:13 PM
A plan to create a statewide rental assistance program for families facing eviction is one step closer to reality.
Sonoran Gov. Alfonso Durazo said during an event with Mexico’s president Sunday that she had approved an around $20 million project to build a new customs office at the San Luis Río Colorado Port of Entry into the United States.
Governor of Sonora announces $20 million for new customs station in San Luis Río Colorado
The governor of the Mexican state says Mexico’s president has approved funds for a project in the Sonoran border town.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Sonoran Gov. Alfonso Durazo said during an event with Mexico’s president Sunday that she had approved an around $20 million project to build a new customs office at the San Luis Río Colorado Port of Entry into the United States.
Republican lawmakers are backing plans to spend $40 million from state coffers to reimburse local governments for border security and immigration enforcement as Arizona continues to wait for hundreds of millions in federal reimbursements.
Arizona Republicans want to spend $40M to reimburse local governments for border security
Republican lawmakers are backing plans to spend $40 million from state coffers to reimburse local governments for border security and immigration enforcement as Arizona continues to wait for hundreds ...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Republican lawmakers are backing plans to spend $40 million from state coffers to reimburse local governments for border security and immigration enforcement as Arizona continues to wait for hundreds of millions in federal reimbursements.
Former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda says she’s considering running for secretary of state instead of Congress.
Trump-endorsed congressional candidate Gina Swoboda considers run for secretary of state instead
Former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda says she’s considering running for secretary of state instead of Congress.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda says she’s considering running for secretary of state instead of Congress.
Late last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid repealed parts of the Biden administration’s nursing home staffing requirements. Now, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of other AGs in filing a letter challenging the decision.
Mayes, other AGs file letter challenging decision to repeal nursing home staffing mandates
Late last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid repealed parts of the Biden Administration’s nursing home staffing requirements. Now, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of ot...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Late last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid repealed parts of the Biden administration’s nursing home staffing requirements. Now, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of other AGs in filing a letter challenging the decision.
Join us for a dinner and discussion with Science Friday host Flora Lichtman, moderated by Sam Dingman, host of KJZZ's The Show.
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Join us for a dinner and discussion with Science Friday host Flora Lichtman, moderated by Sam Dingman, host of KJZZ's The Show.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities in Arizona and Texas are reporting measles cases among detainees.
Arizona and Texas ICE facilities are reporting measles cases among detainees
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities in Florence, Arizona and Dilley, Texas are reporting measles cases among detainees.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities in Arizona and Texas are reporting measles cases among detainees.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she’ll continue her lawsuit against Saudi Arabian megafarm Fondomonte, despite new actions to restrict groundwater pumping in the area.
Mayes plans to continue suit vs. Fondomonte for groundwater pumping, despite new protections
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she’ll continue her lawsuit against Saudi Arabian megafarm Fondomonte, despite new actions to restrict groundwater pumping in the area.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she’ll continue her lawsuit against Saudi Arabian megafarm Fondomonte, despite new actions to restrict groundwater pumping in the area.
Former Flagstaff-based geologist Lauren Edgar is leaving terrestrial work behind and heading for outer space.
This former Flagstaff geologist is training to be an astronaut. Here's what she's learning
Dr. Lauren Edgar has already had a remarkable career. She spent 17 years working with the Mars Science Laboratory and Mars Exploration Rovers.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Former Flagstaff-based geologist Lauren Edgar is leaving terrestrial work behind and heading for outer space.
The National Institutes of Health says hospitalizations for marijuana in Arizona rose about 20% over five years as the state legalized recreational use. Now researchers in Colorado want to know if a cannabis compound can treat addiction.
Colorado researchers want to know if cannabis compound can treat marijuana addiction
The National Institutes of Health says hospitalizations for marijuana in Arizona rose about 20% over five years as the state legalized recreational use. Now researchers in Colorado want to know if a c...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The National Institutes of Health says hospitalizations for marijuana in Arizona rose about 20% over five years as the state legalized recreational use. Now researchers in Colorado want to know if a cannabis compound can treat addiction.
The Arizona Independent Party is facing yet another dustup, this time within its own ranks.
2 people want to be Arizona Independent Party governor nominee. Chairman says 1 isn't ready
The Arizona Independent Party is facing yet another dustup, this time within its own ranks.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The Arizona Independent Party is facing yet another dustup, this time within its own ranks.
The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.
PepsiCo will cut prices on Lay's, Cheetos by as much as 15%
The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.
A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.
Better engineering has made the front seat much safer in head-on collisions. But the back seat hasn't kept pace. It's a problem one vehicle safety group is trying to solve.
Back seats aren't as safe as they should be. A crash test is trying to help
Better engineering has made the front seat much safer in head-on collisions. But the back seat hasn't kept pace. It's a problem one vehicle safety group is trying to solve.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Better engineering has made the front seat much safer in head-on collisions. But the back seat hasn't kept pace. It's a problem one vehicle safety group is trying to solve.
Nancy Guthrie is 84 and has mobility issues, but she is mentally sharp, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. She was last seen Saturday evening.
What we know about Savannah Guthrie's missing mother
Nancy Guthrie is 84 and has mobility issues, but she is mentally sharp, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. She was last seen Saturday evening.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Nancy Guthrie is 84 and has mobility issues, but she is mentally sharp, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. She was last seen Saturday evening.
Wildfires are starting to burn more frequently in areas that also get snow. And that’s causing snowpacks to melt earlier than they typically do, especially in the years right after the fire.
How wildfires are causing snowpacks to disappear earlier in different regions in the West
Wildfires are starting to burn more frequently in areas that also get snow. And that’s causing snowpacks to melt earlier than they typically do, especially in the years right after the fire.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Wildfires are starting to burn more frequently in areas that also get snow. And that’s causing snowpacks to melt earlier than they typically do, especially in the years right after the fire.
"I think what happened back during the Great Recession was there were a lot of people out of work and a lot of older individuals reentering the workplace. And just not wanting to be disadvantaged because of their age or their appearance."
More men are getting botox. This Phoenix doctor explains the appeal of 'brotox'
As trans rights have roiled national politics, the question of how men should present themselves has been a subject of intense debate. And in the midst of all that, we’ve noticed this term popping up ...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
"I think what happened back during the Great Recession was there were a lot of people out of work and a lot of older individuals reentering the workplace. And just not wanting to be disadvantaged because of their age or their appearance."
"You’d be surprised what is preserved under buildings and asphalt parking lots in both Tucson and in Phoenix."
An archaeologist found info on more than 300 historic Tucson salons — and dug one up
Homer Thiel documented hundreds of the saloons that crowded Tucson’s streets in the late 1800s. He even dug one of them up. Thiel is an archaeologist and the author of the book "Saloons of Tucson, Ari...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
"You’d be surprised what is preserved under buildings and asphalt parking lots in both Tucson and in Phoenix."
Melissa Del Bosque is a longtime border journalist and co-founder of the Border Chronicle — and she told The Show, in that time she’s covered many Border Patrol-related deaths and was not surprised by what happened in Minnesota.
This reporter says Border Patrol has been given extensive reach, not surprised by Minnesota deaths
Democrats in Washington struck a deal with President Trump to end a prolonged government shutdown and fund the government while they negotiate reforms for immigration officers and the Department of Ho...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Melissa Del Bosque is a longtime border journalist and co-founder of the Border Chronicle — and she told The Show, in that time she’s covered many Border Patrol-related deaths and was not surprised by what happened in Minnesota.
We’re excited to welcome Twisted Union Wine Co. to the 2026 First Press Fine Wine Festival! Celebrating southern Arizona charm, they embody bold flavors and Southwest passion.
Join us Feb. 21 at the MIM in Phoenix to support local public radio! Get your tickets now at firstpressarizona.com
Join us Feb. 21 at the MIM in Phoenix to support local public radio! Get your tickets now at firstpressarizona.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We’re excited to welcome Twisted Union Wine Co. to the 2026 First Press Fine Wine Festival! Celebrating southern Arizona charm, they embody bold flavors and Southwest passion.
Join us Feb. 21 at the MIM in Phoenix to support local public radio! Get your tickets now at firstpressarizona.com
Join us Feb. 21 at the MIM in Phoenix to support local public radio! Get your tickets now at firstpressarizona.com
Arizona’s governor is staring down a deadline on Colorado River negotiations and trying to protect our water future. How devastating it could be for the state and Arizona’s major canals.
This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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February 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Arizona’s governor is staring down a deadline on Colorado River negotiations and trying to protect our water future. How devastating it could be for the state and Arizona’s major canals.
This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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Members of the Phoenix Boys Choir and their parents erupted in cheers at Sunday’s watch party. That’s the moment they learned they helped take home the Grammy for Best Video Game Soundtrack for Sword of the Sea.
The Phoenix Boys Choir are now two-time Grammy winners for work on video game soundtrack
On Sunday night, the Phoenix Boys Choir joined the likes of Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny as Grammy winners. This youth group now has two-Grammy’s under their belt.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of the Phoenix Boys Choir and their parents erupted in cheers at Sunday’s watch party. That’s the moment they learned they helped take home the Grammy for Best Video Game Soundtrack for Sword of the Sea.
Arizona Republicans are pushing for more stringent eligibility requirements for SNAP recipients, which they say will reduce error rates and protect the state from losing out on federal funds.
Arizona Republicans push stricter eligibility requirements for SNAP to retain federal funding
Arizona Republicans are pushing for more stringent eligibility requirements for SNAP recipients, which they say will reduce error rates and protect the state from losing out on federal funds.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Arizona Republicans are pushing for more stringent eligibility requirements for SNAP recipients, which they say will reduce error rates and protect the state from losing out on federal funds.