Benny Sutton Jr., whose pickup truck was swept away in a wash north of Lake Pleasant during recent flooding, was found dead Friday morning.
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- Man found dead after pickup truck swept away in wash near Lake Pleasant
- Democrats win Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for first time since 1966
Arizona Democrats flipped seven seats in the midterm elections, winning a supermajority in the Arizona Senate.
- Rain chances increase but drying out for the weekend
A weak weather system brings the potential for a few showers mainly east of Tucson Friday into Saturday.
- “Fewer, better-prepared students:” 5 insights on the University of Arizona’s enrollment drop
University of Arizona enrollment has dropped 10% in the last year, with 5,280 fewer students compared to fall 2025 — and the UA is planning ahead for a smaller student body. Fall 2026 is the first time enrollment has fallen forArizona’s three public universities after a decade…
- Reel Talk: Toy Robot Video brings back forgotten Chinatown thriller The Corruptor in 4K
Regardless of the stylistic choices I mostly enjoyed The Corruptor. Yun-Fat’s performance is electric, the action is brutal, the plot itself has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing where it will go next.
- “Hope is an action”: Lochiel cottonwoods razed for border wall live on in cuttings and ofrenda
Maxie Adler holds her hands to the side of her face and grins, staring at the cuttings with baby sprouts from elder cottonwoods — known as grandmother and abuela — that once stood strong at the border in Lochiel. She reaches down to carefully cradle a small planter. Skinny stems…
- Man dies following hit-and-run in Flowing Wells
One man is dead and another is facing manslaughter charges following a hit-and-run in Flowing Wells in late October.
- Driver in fatal two-vehicle crash near Huachuca City arrested
Arizona DPS responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash near Huachuca City on Nov. 5.
- Former Arizona sheriff, GOP candidate Mark Lamb wins US House seat
The Associated Press called Arizona’s 5th Congressional District on Friday, declaring GOP candidate Mark Lamb the winner over Democrat Elizabeth Lee.
- Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run on Halloween night
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department tell us a man is dead days after he was struck in the Foothills in a hit-and-run collision.
- The 37th Annual All Souls Procession returns on Tucson’s westside this Sunday
The annual tradition starts about 6:00 p.m. You can see a map of the route below. Be aware there will be a number of road closures to accommodate the procession.
- The Taylor Swift guitar that keeps giving back to foster kids in Mesa
A Taylor Swift-signed “Eras Tour” guitar has been auctioned off not once, but twice for Shade Tree Academy in Mesa. Now it’s headed for its third encore.
- U of A offers New World screwworm testing kits to livestock producers
Four cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Arizona, prompting animal health officials to monitor for the parasite and take steps to prevent its spread.
- Habitat for Humanity Tucson program teaches construction skills while building affordable homes
Habitat for Humanity Tucson offers construction training at no cost while students help build affordable homes across the community.
- Variable clouds with a few afternoon showers
Variable clouds with showers to the east
- STAR Village completes first year serving Tucson's homeless community; city renews program
One year after the City of Tucson launched Star Village, the program has served 138 people experiencing homelessness — and the city has renewed it for a second year.
- Santa Rita Park officials focus on security, resources after reopening
A little more than a month after Santa Rita Park reopened following renovations, residents said the problems that plagued the park for years have been nearly nonexistent.
- Democrats likely to win 2 open Arizona Corporation Commission seats
The Arizona Corporation Commission is one of the most powerful commissions in Arizona and regulates utility rates.
- NTSB details missed warning signs before ‘Dutch roll’ during 2024 Phoenix flight
A Southwest plane flew 38 times before hidden tail damage was discovered, following a midair scare on a flight from Phoenix in 2024, investigators say.
- Shots ring out during baseball game at Skyline High School in Mesa
Shots fired at Skyline High School prompted a lockdown as police investigated a possible ricochet that may have struck a child.
- Arizona teen turns mom’s childcare struggle into tool for families
Inspired by her single mom’s struggle, a 15-year-old Arizona student built a website to help families find affordable childcare.
- Arizona voters reject voter ID measure, approve grocery tax limits and cartel designation
Arizona voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures Tuesday, on issues from vehicle and grocery taxes to voter ID, DEI and more.
- Police look into whether city prosecutor faked evidence
Tucson Police are looking into the possibility that a married couple—both of them attorneys–one of them a City of Tucson Prosecutor, may have created evidence to make sure a man would go to prison.
- One more time: Another round of Grant Road construction expected to begin in 2029
Tucson drivers may have a couple more years to enjoy a construction-free stretch of Grant Road before another round of improvements gets underway.
- TUSD families look to other districts after school closure recommendations
Families in Tucson Unified School District must decide whether to wait to learn if their school will close or look for a new one.
- Closing arguments made in trial of Tucson doctor accused of sexual assault, abuse
Closing arguments wrapped Thursday, Nov. 5 in the trial of Dr. Dung T. Nguyen, a Tucson physician facing 31 charges of sexual misconduct.
- Rockin’ 4 Heroes concert Sunday honors first responders, military
The Rockin’ 4 Heroes concert will be held at James D. Kriegh Park, located at 23 West Calle Concordia in Oro Valley, on Sunday.
- Why Arizona’s potential House speaker says election isn’t a blank check
Arizona Democrats are poised to take full control of state government, and the lawmaker who could become House speaker says lowering costs must come first.
- Arizona school janitor accused of trading vapes for nude photos from girls
A Kingman-area school janitor is accused of trading vapes and alcohol for nude photos of four teens, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.
- What’s next for Tucson Electric Power after voters reject 25-year city franchise deal?
Tucson voters rejected a 25-year franchise agreement with Tucson Electric Power. Here is how the vote impacts your electric bill, response times, and city energy plans.
