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🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
tucson.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Arizona men's tennis has become a Top 15 program nationally under head coach Clancy Shields. The 11th-ranked Wildcats host their first home event this upcoming week.
Arizona men's tennis' 'culture wins' mantra key to success for 'Cignetti Warriors'
Arizona men's tennis has become a Top 15 program nationally under head coach Clancy Shields. The 11th-ranked Wildcats host their first home event this upcoming week.
tucson.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Arizona men's tennis has become a Top 15 program nationally under head coach Clancy Shields. The 11th-ranked Wildcats host their first home event this upcoming week.
The Lower Basin states would take a disproportionate share of water-use cuts proposed in a new U.S. report on the Colorado River, experts say.
Ariz., Calif., Nevada shoulder most water cuts in new US report
The Lower Basin states would take a disproportionate share of water-use cuts proposed in a new U.S. report on the Colorado River, experts say.
tucson.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The Lower Basin states would take a disproportionate share of water-use cuts proposed in a new U.S. report on the Colorado River, experts say.
Gov. Katie Hobbs' proposal for Arizona's budget focuses on what she calls bread-and-butter affordability issues
Hobbs' state budget plan boosts spending by nearly 5%
Gov. Katie Hobbs' proposal for Arizona's budget focuses on what she calls bread-and-butter affordability issues
tucson.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Gov. Katie Hobbs' proposal for Arizona's budget focuses on what she calls bread-and-butter affordability issues
More than 7,000 cases, some 86,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, were distributed at the GSSOAZ Cookie Drop, January 16, 2026, to 67 troops in preparation to hit the streets
Photos: Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Cookie Drop
More than 7,000 cases, some 86,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, were distributed at the GSSOAZ Cookie Drop, January 16, 2026, to 67 troops in preparation to hit the streets
tucson.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
More than 7,000 cases, some 86,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, were distributed at the GSSOAZ Cookie Drop, January 16, 2026, to 67 troops in preparation to hit the streets
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.
Judge: Immigration agents in Minneapolis can't detain, tear gas peaceful protesters
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.
tucson.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Thousands of people have been observing the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers.
Arizona's top water official said Friday that negotiations this week brought the seven Colorado River Basin states no closer to an agreement.
No Colorado River deal in sight after intense negotiations, Arizona's water chief says
Arizona's top water official said Friday that negotiations this week brought the seven Colorado River Basin states no closer to an agreement.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Arizona's top water official said Friday that negotiations this week brought the seven Colorado River Basin states no closer to an agreement.
Faculty and families joined Tully Elementary students at their first ever maker faire "Greatest Show and Tell on Earth" on Friday morning.
Photos: “Greatest Show and Tell on Earth” at Tully Elementary School
Faculty and families joined Tully Elementary students at their first ever maker faire "Greatest Show and Tell on Earth" on Friday morning.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Faculty and families joined Tully Elementary students at their first ever maker faire "Greatest Show and Tell on Earth" on Friday morning.
Since the offseason started for Arizona, the Wildcats have added eight defensive backs. The newest addition: Howard cornerback Zuri Watson.
Arizona adds Howard CB Zuri Watson from transfer portal
Since the offseason started for Arizona, the Wildcats have added eight defensive backs. The newest addition: Howard cornerback Zuri Watson.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Since the offseason started for Arizona, the Wildcats have added eight defensive backs. The newest addition: Howard cornerback Zuri Watson.
The annual MLK Basketball Classic returns to McKale Center on Monday for its 22nd year. Fourteen Southern Arizona high school basketball teams are set to compete in the event.
Southern Arizona high school teams to showcase talents at annual MLK Basketball Classic
The annual MLK Basketball Classic returns to McKale Center on Monday for its 22nd year. Fourteen Southern Arizona high school basketball teams are set to compete in the event.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The annual MLK Basketball Classic returns to McKale Center on Monday for its 22nd year. Fourteen Southern Arizona high school basketball teams are set to compete in the event.
Scouting report for Arizona men's basketball vs. UCF on Wednesday in Orlando.
Arizona-UCF scouting report: On midseason honors, costly emotions and palm fronds
Scouting report for Arizona men's basketball vs. UCF on Wednesday in Orlando.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Scouting report for Arizona men's basketball vs. UCF on Wednesday in Orlando.
Arizona women's basketball freshman forward Daniah Trammell says becoming a Wildcat was one of the best moments of her life.
Arizona women's hoops' Trammell living the dream and making sweet music
Arizona women's basketball freshman forward Daniah Trammell says becoming a Wildcat was one of the best moments of her life.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Arizona women's basketball freshman forward Daniah Trammell says becoming a Wildcat was one of the best moments of her life.
Amid constant changes in college basketball, Arizona men's coach Tommy Lloyd is staying focused on the game and operating within — and finding advantages to — new rules.
As college basketball keeps shifting, Arizona's Tommy Lloyd staying focused on the game
Amid constant changes in college basketball, Arizona men's coach Tommy Lloyd is staying focused on the game and operating within — and finding advantages to — new rules.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Amid constant changes in college basketball, Arizona men's coach Tommy Lloyd is staying focused on the game and operating within — and finding advantages to — new rules.
Tony Dungy is coming to Tucson to be a part of Bob Elliott's "Fireside Chat" series that's hosted by the African American Museum of Southern Arizona.
Super Bowl-winning coach, Hall of Famer Tony Dungy coming to Tucson as a guest speaker
Tony Dungy is coming to Tucson to be a part of Bob Elliott's "Fireside Chat" series that's hosted by the African American Museum of Southern Arizona.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Tony Dungy is coming to Tucson to be a part of Bob Elliott's "Fireside Chat" series that's hosted by the African American Museum of Southern Arizona.
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind’s Tucson branch will close the West Speedway campus that’s been its home for more than 100 years and move to an
Arizona schools for deaf and blind to move from Tucson to Oro Valley
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind’s Tucson branch will close the West Speedway campus that’s been its home for more than 100 years and move to an
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind’s Tucson branch will close the West Speedway campus that’s been its home for more than 100 years and move to an
Arizona added Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin, a former four-star prospect who spent the last three seasons with the Ducks, out of the transfer portal.
Arizona Wildcats pick up Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin in transfer portal
Arizona added Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin, a former four-star prospect who spent the last three seasons with the Ducks, out of the transfer portal.
tucson.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Arizona added Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin, a former four-star prospect who spent the last three seasons with the Ducks, out of the transfer portal.
PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers pushed through a $440 million package of tax cuts Thursday that is almost certainly headed to a veto by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has her
Arizona GOP lawmakers send tax-cut plan to governor for likely veto
PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers pushed through a $440 million package of tax cuts Thursday that is almost certainly headed to a veto by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has her
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers pushed through a $440 million package of tax cuts Thursday that is almost certainly headed to a veto by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has her
To boost affordability, two Arizona lawmakers want to restrict corporations and investors' purchases of single-family homes.
Proposed laws would limit corporate home purchases in Arizona
To boost affordability, two Arizona lawmakers want to restrict corporations and investors' purchases of single-family homes.
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
To boost affordability, two Arizona lawmakers want to restrict corporations and investors' purchases of single-family homes.
Providing additional funding and staff for Illinois jails to handle inmates' medical needs has been a challenge at the state and federal level.
Nearly 100 deaths in one state's jails over 4 years. How many could have been saved?
Providing additional funding and staff for Illinois jails to handle inmates' medical needs has been a challenge at the state and federal level.
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Providing additional funding and staff for Illinois jails to handle inmates' medical needs has been a challenge at the state and federal level.
Eight security guards and two UA police officers spent the final minutes of a tense intrastate rivalry game Wednesday at McKale lining the tunnel-like exit to the northeast, the tight
On a tense night at McKale Center, new postgame procedure helps lower temperature
Eight security guards and two UA police officers spent the final minutes of a tense intrastate rivalry game Wednesday at McKale lining the tunnel-like exit to the northeast, the tight
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Eight security guards and two UA police officers spent the final minutes of a tense intrastate rivalry game Wednesday at McKale lining the tunnel-like exit to the northeast, the tight
College basketball’s free-agency entry point will shrink to just 15 days and start after the NCAA title game, potentially leaving the NCAA Tournament freer of distraction for fans and coaches
Transfer portal will shrink to 15 days and stay closed until after NCAA Tournament
College basketball’s free-agency entry point will shrink to just 15 days and start after the NCAA title game, potentially leaving the NCAA Tournament freer of distraction for fans and coaches
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
College basketball’s free-agency entry point will shrink to just 15 days and start after the NCAA title game, potentially leaving the NCAA Tournament freer of distraction for fans and coaches
Tobe Awaka had 15 points in the first half to but Arizona still trailed ASU 39-38 at halftime of a tense game against its in-state rival on Wednesday at McKale
Arizona Wildcats trail ASU 39-38 at halftime of tense game at McKale Center
Tobe Awaka had 15 points in the first half to but Arizona still trailed ASU 39-38 at halftime of a tense game against its in-state rival on Wednesday at McKale
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Tobe Awaka had 15 points in the first half to but Arizona still trailed ASU 39-38 at halftime of a tense game against its in-state rival on Wednesday at McKale
The Wildcats and Sun Devils tangle in their intra-state rivalry, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Photos: Arizona face off with arch rival Arizona State, Big 12
The Wildcats and Sun Devils tangle in their intra-state rivalry, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
The Wildcats and Sun Devils tangle in their intra-state rivalry, January 14, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
The University of Arizona announced it is partnering with defense contractor Precise Systems, Inc. to compete for up to $151 billion in contracts under President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile
U of A joins team competing for up to $151 billion in Golden Dome contracts
The University of Arizona announced it is partnering with defense contractor Precise Systems, Inc. to compete for up to $151 billion in contracts under President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile
tucson.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The University of Arizona announced it is partnering with defense contractor Precise Systems, Inc. to compete for up to $151 billion in contracts under President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile
Two Republicans flipped under pressure from Trump, and Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 deadlock.
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Two Republicans flipped under pressure from Trump, and Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 deadlock.
tucson.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Two Republicans flipped under pressure from Trump, and Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 deadlock.