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Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Mayor Rothschild reflects on 8 years in office

Nov 7, 2019 New leadership at the head of Tucson city government could mean new priorities.
A sign warning drivers of high pedestrian traffic on West St. Mary's Road in Tucson on a late October afternoon.

Tucson's pedestrian fatality problem

Nov 1, 2019 The city has seen a steady rise in people struck and killed while walking in recent years. Other cities face the same problem.
Sunlink streetcar 4

Tucson's streetcar turns 5

Oct 25, 2019 Despite some initial opposition, the streetcar started rolling down the tracks for the first time five years ago.
The TUSD Governing Board at its Aug. 8, 2019 meeting.

Changes coming to TUSD board

Oct 17, 2019 Reflections on Southern Arizona's largest school district as the process begins to replace a resigning member.
Tucson City Hall

City Council candidates explain their vision for Tucson

Oct 11, 2019 Candidates from the three parties discuss what direction they would like to take Tucson.
The Buzz host Christopher Conover talking with 2019 Tucson mayoral candidates.

Tucson mayoral candidates discuss economy, climate change, roads

Oct 3, 2019 We invited the three candidates in for a joint conversation on issues facing the city.
High-rise student housing has cropped up around the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson.

Accommodating student housing in Tucson

Sep 27, 2019 A look at some of the impacts from high-rise towers near the university and downtown Tucson.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Should Tucson become a sanctuary city?

Sep 19, 2019 This fall, voters will decided whether or not to approve a citizen's initiative.
A Border Patrol agent begins processing a group of immigrants apprehended in Yuma in December 2018.

Tracing the Migrant Journey

Sep 13, 2019 A team of reporters follows the path migrants take to reach the southern border of the U.S.
The 28,000-home master planned community would be built just south of Benson.

Opinions divided on massive Benson housing development

Sep 5, 2019 Backers see the project as an economic boon; opponents worry it will deplete local groundwater and harm the environment.
Democratic mayoral candidate Regina Romero with supporters on primary election night, Aug. 27, 2019, at her watch party in South Tucson.

Tucson candidates look ahead to general election

Aug 30, 2019 Mayor, City Council and a sanctuary initiative will be put to a vote in November.
Assault-style weapons for sale at R & A Tactical in Tucson, Aug. 22, 2019

A look at Arizona gun laws

Aug 22, 2019 Recent mass shootings raised gun control legislation questions again.

'Fearless' student podcasters explore big issues

Aug 16, 2019 A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
A solar array used by Tucson Electric Power to add renewable energy to the grid, August 2019

TEP firing up new engines to integrate more renewable power

Aug 8, 2019 The utility is adding more renewables, but some say not fast enough.
From left, The Buzz host Christopher Conover, Lisette DeMars, Scott Egan, Debi Chess Mabi and Gracie Soto.

Gentrification and changing neighborhoods in Tucson

Aug 1, 2019 We continue our housing series with a live community discussion.
A Border Patrol vehicle drives along a section of fence at the Organ Pipe National Monument, west of Lukeville and south of Ajo, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2018.

Conservation, law enforcement and ranching: Weighing in on a proposed border fence

Jul 25, 2019 The majority of new bollard-style wall would run through protected areas in Pima and Cochise counties.

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