News from 2018


Arizona Border Strike Force continues to net drug, weapons trafficking arrests

Since September 2015, the Arizona Border Strike Force has continued to protect local communities by preventing the illegal trafficking of narcotics, weapons and ammunition in the state.

MCC presents initial Endowed Teaching Chair Awards

The said award will “recognize and reward faculty for providing world-class instruction, provide for professional growth opportunities... and make programmatic support available for faculty teaching developmental education.”

ADOT to work on U.S. Highway 60 near Show Low

Motorists who will drive along the area are advised to prepare for any delays while crew work is ongoing.

Kino Community Center reverts to Pima County management

Pima County and the YMCA of Southern Arizona Officials have recently announced that the Kino Community Center will once again be under the County’s management.

5 Cochise County businesses receive Healthy Arizona Worksite Award

Five Cochise County employers have been awarded the “Healthy Arizona Worksite Award” in recognition for making their worksites a healthy and safe place.

Buckeye ranks 5th on list of fastest-growing cities in America

Moving up from seventh place last year, Buckeye is among the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. with a population of over 50,000.

Marana hosts town's first Macro Machines event

More than 1,000 people showed up to Marana Heritage River Park as part of the Town of Marana’s Public Works Week 2018.

Fry's donates $50,000 to Tucson Botanical Gardens after rejecting property bid

Fry’s property on the southeast corner of Grant and Alvernon, was placed on the market shortly after the store closed.

Analysis: 7.8 percent of Arizona property owners' mortgages are 'underwater'

In Arizona, owners of 116,314 properties with mortgages owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

1 Sears store set to close in Arizona

Sears will close one store in Arizona this summer, according to reports.

Analysis: College women's golf in Arizona grosses $1.8 million

Grand Canyon University women's golf tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $405,871 – or $45,097 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the lowest in-state tuition at Tohono O'Odham Community College, Southwest Skill Center-Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College and Dine College, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

The price of education: Which Indiana schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Indiana residents pay the lowest in-state tuition at Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral, Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Arizona Avenue work transitions from westbound to eastbound lanes

The $6.4 million project cost is expected to be completed in October.

The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the highest in-state tuition at Brookline College-Phoenix, Carrington College-Phoenix East and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

9,566 borrowers in default on student loans after attending public Arizona colleges

Arizona State University reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Kolbe Corp. principal leads motivational talk to enhance workplace performance

Amy Bruske, who specializes in HR consulting and leadership development, is one of only three senior master consultants of the Kolbe Concept.

Thrive Tucson Business Spotlight contest winners are recognized

Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, has announced the winners of its Thrive Tucson Business Spotlight contest via a “yellow carpet” event at the Roadhouse Cinemas.

Ducey signs bill to enhance state's civics education program

Students in the program will take at least one semester of an American Civics course and an assessment at the end of the class.

Cochise County implements increases in court filing fees

The revised Cochise court filing fees will result to an increase of six percent in costs.