Marana Town Council candidates to debate on Thursday
A roundup of upcoming Tucson-area political events: League of Women Voters hosting candidate forums in town council races; early voting in July 21 primary is…
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Mohave County will debut new ballot paper with added security measures in July primary
Officials in Mohave County, Arizona, walked into a public meeting last year with bad news for their bosses. The rural, bright-red county wanted to adopt…
Read full article βWinds push Aspen Acres fire as blaze surpasses 91,000 acres
More than 1,300 personnel were assigned to the fire burning southwest of Pueblo as of Monday
Read full article βHere’s where Tucsonans can find free & discounted food
Here's a roundup of places around Tucson where you can find free or discounted food assistance.
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All the concerts to catch at Fiddlerβs Green this summer
The Fiddler's Green concert schedule is stacked, with Dave Matthews Band, Caamp, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, and more. The post All the concerts to…
Read full article βBishop Castle survives Aspen Acres fire β¦ so far
In a state full of natural marvels, the 160-foot-high castle remains a towering achievement. The post Bishop Castle survives Aspen Acres fire β¦ so far…
Read full article βThrowing the Book at Books in Prison
Every Thursday and Sunday evening, a dozen volunteers file into the back room of Vesper, a community space in East Austin. In the workroom-turned-library, there…
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Medicaid again to cover non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood as GOP ban ends
WASHINGTON β Republicans celebrated last year when they barred Medicaid payments from going to Planned Parenthood for one year, predicting the financial impact would hollow…
Read full article βSupercharged bubbles are threatening Lake Powellβs dam. Federal officials are battling to sustain water levels.
Same forces that battered Glen Canyon Dam in 1983 are posing fresh danger as Powell shrinks to historic lows
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As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmateβs child sex offenses
The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered sex offender. Pulido has insisted he did not…
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Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington
Just 2% of Texas voters call abortion the stateβs most pressing problem. Advocates are reframing the issue as one of reproductive healthcare that affects familiesβ…
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Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
Lawmakers and experts pin the blame for rising insurance costs on health companies consolidating and creating less competition.
Read full article βElk, eagles and butterflies among the 30 species affected by billionaireβs 8-foot-tall fence in San Luis Valley
A recently released wildlife study is part of a yearslong dispute over the wire-grid fence at Cielo Vista Ranch
Read full article βThis rural Colorado hospital is using AI to go after health insurers that ghosted payments. Hereβs how.
The promise of modern AI to help Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center recover lost revenues is built on a system that keeps medical data private.
Read full article βA Q&A with the Colorado Film commissioner on why Sundance is just the start
Lauren Sloan has worked on the production side and the festival side of the film industry. In January, she was named the Colorado Film Commissioner…
Read full article βIs Coloradoβs median home price higher than the national average?
Yes. Coloradoβs median single-family home price was $220,000 higher than the U.S. median price in 2024, the most recent data available shows.
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Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98
The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
Read full article βDamage assessment teams begin work in Aspen Acres fire zone as weather gives firefighters an edge
The Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight spurring mandatory evacuation of areas southwest of the city. Ouray 100 race canceled because of…
Read full article βNew COOLTainer opens on Tucson’s South Side
Pima County opened a new air-conditioned COOLTainer at Augie AcuΓ±a Los NiΓ±os Park this week, expanding the county's network of cooling centers to 48.
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A call to the Walton-Penners: Build something that lasts longer than football
Beyond monuments and museums, the Denver Broncos could create a living, breathing memorial to the people who were here first. The post A call to…
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