News across Greater Tucson

Photos: Arizona Swim and Dive Red and Blue Intrasquad meet
The Arizona Swim and Dive teams opened their 2026–27 season with a Red v. Blue intrasquad scrimmage at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center on October 2. The athletes kicked off the meet with a festive dance competition between the two teams before beginning the swimming events.…

Photos: Arizona beats Cincinnati 34-7 on Family Weekend
Photos: Arizona beats Cincinnati 34-7 on Family Weekend for first Big 12 Conference win

Nationwide Power Outage – October 3, 2026

OPINION: Why isn’t every week like Bear Down Week?
Bear Down Week and the events surrounding the lead up to Family Weekend revolve around student welfare and community. However, it feels like the real purpose of these events may be less altruistic, and a lot more commercial.

Cyclones rally past Arizona for reverse sweep
TUCSON, ARIZONA — Iowa State volleyball rallied back after dropping set one to Arizona to reverse sweep the Wildcats 3-1 Friday. The Wildcats captured the opening set 25-19 before the Cyclones responded with three straight set wins. Iowa State took the second set 25-20, followed…

Arizona football hosts undefeated Bearcats for Family Weekend
4-0 and coming to Tucson, the undefeated Bearcats face Arizona at Casino Del Sol Stadium this Saturday for Family Weekend. Here's who to watch out for on the field this weekend.
Pinal County SAR assists with rescue at Catalina State Park
Pinal County’s Search and Rescue team last week was called in to assist Pima County Sheriff’s Department with a hiker rescue at the Catalina State Park. On Sept. 21, 2026, just after 7:41 a.m., deputies from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) Park Enforcement Search and…
Letter to the Editor: Oracle Auto Repair and Parts Delivers; Local Guys and Parts Are Better
Decades ago when our old Volvo began stalling we spent most of a day shuttling back and forth to the Volvo dealership in Tucson figuring that only a Volvo dealership’s “expert mechanics” could solve the problem. But it turned out they couldn’t and didn’t. The pricey dealership…

Arizona volleyball returns home to take on Iowa State
After a long road stint, the University of Arizona volleyball team (5-7) looks to get back into the winning column at home on Friday, Oct. 2 against Iowa State University.

Tohono O’odham Nation Veterinary Clinic Pet Costume Contest

Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care Ambulatory Services Closed on Monday October 5, 2026
