Arizona DPS Honors OpComm Staff During NPSTW Barbecues

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says troopers and retirees hosted barbecues to honor OpComm staff during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) 2026. The events were held at the department’s Phoenix and Tucson centers. Chicken and steak were donated by the Coalition of DPS Retirees. The department thanked OpComm for the dedication they bring to every call.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

Tucson, AZ

Arizona DPS marks ALLECA 45th anniversary with graduates

Arizona DPS congratulated the American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy on its 45th anniversary. The agency said 34 cadets and 7 cadet advisors graduated.

Jun 17, 2026 at 6:20 AM

USS Arizona 5K Draws Nearly 200 Runners

Nearly 200 runners participated in a 5K to honor USS Arizona victims in Tucson.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

I-10 Trooper Shoots Attacker After Knife Charge

State trooper shoots knife-wielding pedestrian on I-10; suspect pronounced dead.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

Philippine Mars Stops in Buckeye en route to Tucson

The Philippine Mars, a Martin JRM Mars flying boat, stopped at Buckeye Municipal Airport on its way to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz., as only two Martin Mars aircraft remain.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

Buckeye Library Spotlights Southwest Train Robberies

Buckeye Library report details Southwest train robberies and outlaw caboose Number 44.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

RISO to Play Tempe's 48 LIVE on April 23

RISO is set to perform at the Tempe Center for the Arts' 48 LIVE stage on April 23, delivering a Tucson-grown sound with sweet vocals and layered acoustic instrumentals that blend old-time traditions with modern textures.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

ASU names Barrio Bread founder baker-in-residence

Arizona State University in Tempe says Don Guerra, the James Beard Award–winning owner of Barrio Bread, will be the School of Transborder Studies’ new baker-in-residence, a journey the university says is rooted in purpose, community and resilience and that carries the message to students that life is rarely a straight path, but showing up and building something with care can lead to extraordinary places.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

ASU highlights three alumni shaping Tucson through education and innovation

Arizona State University says a former honors student, a speedy outfielder and an educator share Sun Devil pride and a love for Tucson, and are working to strengthen the city through education and innovation.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

K-9 Field Day Connects Students, Police in Tucson

Arizona Department of Public Safety's Canine District troopers joined local law enforcement partners for a K-9 Field Day May 15, 2026, at Johnson Primary School in Tucson, where students met working K-9 teams, learned about the dogs' role in public safety and connected with officers from agencies across the community.

May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM