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Seventy-five students from Carrillo K-5 Magnet School performed the 89th Annual Las Posadas procession through Barrio Viejo, December 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Photos: 89th Annual Las Posadas procession
Seventy-five students from Carrillo K-5 Magnet School performed the 89th Annual Las Posadas procession through Barrio Viejo, December 12, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
tucson.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The bi-annual family-friendly Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair returns with over 350+ artists and vendors to shop from around the world.
Photos: 56th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
The bi-annual family-friendly Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair returns with over 350+ artists and vendors to shop from around the world.
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Michael Lev column: Bowl season has become opt-out season. If Arizona Bowl-bound Chuck Martin of Miami (Ohio) had his way, FOMO would trump NIL. No argument here.
Players, teams opting out of bowls are missing the chance to make memories | Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: Bowl season has become opt-out season. If Arizona Bowl-bound Chuck Martin of Miami (Ohio) had his way, FOMO would trump NIL. No argument here.
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with three crimes, including home invasion and stalking.
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with three crimes, including home invasion and stalking.
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Scouting report for Arizona men's basketball vs. Alabama on Saturday night in Birmingham.
Arizona-Alabama basketball scouting report: On some 1997 history and basketball babies
Scouting report for Arizona men's basketball vs. Alabama on Saturday night in Birmingham.
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Arizona men's basketball point guard Jaden Bradley will be returning to Alabama with over two years of basketball and life experience since transferring to the Wildcats.
Arizona basketball point guard Jaden Bradley returning to Alabama as a different player
Arizona men's basketball point guard Jaden Bradley will be returning to Alabama with over two years of basketball and life experience since transferring to the Wildcats.
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Literary superstars Salman Rushdie, Erik Larson and Brad Thor headline a list of 300 authors who have accepted invitations to the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books, the festival announced this
Salman Rushdie to headline Tucson Festival of Books
Literary superstars Salman Rushdie, Erik Larson and Brad Thor headline a list of 300 authors who have accepted invitations to the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books, the festival announced this
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wisconsin school shooter Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow is being idolized and copied in the same violent online community that helped radicalize her.
A violent online community radicalized a school shooter — and 6 others
Wisconsin school shooter Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow is being idolized and copied in the same violent online community that helped radicalize her.
tucson.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Ahead of the vote, Trump again criticized Indiana senators who resisted the plan, vowing to back primary challengers against them.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Ahead of the vote, Trump again criticized Indiana senators who resisted the plan, vowing to back primary challengers against them.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Arizona general manager Gaizka Crowley is leaving the UA for Arkansas.
Arizona general manager Gaizka Crowley accepts similar role at Arkansas
Arizona general manager Gaizka Crowley is leaving the UA for Arkansas.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and safety Dalton Johnson received first-team AP All-Big 12 honors, while defensive back Treydan Stukes was a second-team selection.
Arizona's Noah Fifita, Dalton Johnson and Treydan Stukes named AP All-Big 12 players
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and safety Dalton Johnson received first-team AP All-Big 12 honors, while defensive back Treydan Stukes was a second-team selection.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It follows the dismissal of earlier charges against James and another longtime Trump foe, former FBI Director James Comey.
AP source: Justice Department again fails to re-indict NY Attorney General Letitia James
It follows the dismissal of earlier charges against James and another longtime Trump foe, former FBI Director James Comey.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Senate rejected two bills that would have addressed expiring COVID-era subsidies. Affordable Care Act subsidies will end in three weeks, more than doubling the premiums for many.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies. Here's what's at stake for Americans
The Senate rejected two bills that would have addressed expiring COVID-era subsidies. Affordable Care Act subsidies will end in three weeks, more than doubling the premiums for many.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl notebook: On Chuck Martin and Miami (Ohio) wanting to return to Tucson; Fresno State coach Matt Entz’s experience in the 520; a quarterback update; and more.
Arizona Bowl: Miami RedHawks sought return trip after ‘amazing experience’ in 2024
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl notebook: On Chuck Martin and Miami (Ohio) wanting to return to Tucson; Fresno State coach Matt Entz’s experience in the 520; a quarterback update; and more.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan.
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, one owned by Michael Jordan
NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A "middle housing" plan supported by city staffers is set to alter the type of housing that can be built in a wide swath of Tucson.
Tucson's 'middle housing' plan to alter neighborhood home-building
A "middle housing" plan supported by city staffers is set to alter the type of housing that can be built in a wide swath of Tucson.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
When Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, his case became a rallying point for those who oppose President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
When Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, his case became a rallying point for those who oppose President Trump's immigration crackdown.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
College basketball coaches have been careful using their new ability to challenge some official's calls, including Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, who is 2-0 with them so far.
Arizona basketball's Tommy Lloyd careful — but successful — with coach challenges so far
College basketball coaches have been careful using their new ability to challenge some official's calls, including Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, who is 2-0 with them so far.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed hours after his firing
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Arizona running backs coach Alonzo Carter is a finalist for the head coach opening at Sacramento State.
Arizona RBs coach Alonzo Carter a finalist for Sacramento State head coaching vacancy
Arizona running backs coach Alonzo Carter is a finalist for the head coach opening at Sacramento State.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On Noelani Cornfield “threading the needle” vs. Eastern Kentucky; improved free-throw shooting; “Field Trip Day” reactions; and more.
Noelani Cornfield’s turnover turnaround, foul shooting propel Arizona women's hoops in win
Arizona women’s basketball notebook: On Noelani Cornfield “threading the needle” vs. Eastern Kentucky; improved free-throw shooting; “Field Trip Day” reactions; and more.
tucson.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Tucked into the more than 3,000-page bill are several measures that push back against the Department of Defense.
House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
Tucked into the more than 3,000-page bill are several measures that push back against the Department of Defense.
tucson.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Arizona Wildcats backup quarterback Braedyn Locke announced that he will enter the transfer portal.
Arizona backup quarterback Braedyn Locke to enter transfer portal
Arizona Wildcats backup quarterback Braedyn Locke announced that he will enter the transfer portal.
tucson.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
On the heels of a large-scale enforcement operation targeting Taco Giro in Southern Arizona, federal agents executed another search warrant in Tucson Wednesday morning at a trucking company on West
HSI agents serve search warrant on Tucson trucking business
On the heels of a large-scale enforcement operation targeting Taco Giro in Southern Arizona, federal agents executed another search warrant in Tucson Wednesday morning at a trucking company on West
tucson.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Former Arizona Wildcats women's golfer Carolina Melgrati punched her ticket for the LPGA Tour.
Former Arizona golfer Carolina Melgrati qualifies for LPGA Tour
Former Arizona Wildcats women's golfer Carolina Melgrati punched her ticket for the LPGA Tour.
tucson.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM