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Rare desert winter snow on saguaro cactus in the Catalina Mountains.

The Buzz: Winter Solstice Celebrations

Dec 23, 2022 The importance of the shortest day of the year in cultures around the world.
File image of the downtown Tucson skyline.

The Buzz: Forecasting the Southern Arizona economy for 2023

Dec 16, 2022 Job market expected to remain strong, but housing remains major cause of inflation.
The Verde River near the site of a dam that was removed in 2022.

The Buzz takes a trip down the Verde River

Dec 9, 2022 Meet a man who has made saving this unique waterway his life's work
A group hangs out in the shade in Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

The Buzz: Working to Lower Homelessness in Southern Arizona

Dec 2, 2022 Latest efforts have gained traction while also talking about crime reduction
An artists rendering of what the new buildings at the Foothills Mall would look like.

The Buzz: What is the future of Southern Arizona's shopping malls?

Nov 25, 2022 As the holiday shopping season kicks off, we look at how retail hubs are trying to stay relevant.
Downtown Tucson is seen in the distance from the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Country Club Road.

The Buzz: Sunshine Mile project complete after years of work

Nov 18, 2022 Renovation to downtown's eastern gateway has been a topic since the 1990s.
Two "Vote Here" signs sit outside the Armory Park Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in downtown Tucson.

The Buzz: Recapping the 2022 midterms

Nov 11, 2022 Arizona results are not yet final, but early totals show a predicted red tide didn't rise.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: UA students talk about the events leading to their professor's death

Nov 4, 2022 Three students detail months of harassment and threats that were reported, but they feel received inadequate response.
Volunteers check voter registration at a voting station.

The Buzz: Latino voters are not a voting block

Oct 28, 2022 Plus, a check-in with elections officials as the midterm approaches.
Better understanding the motivations of top-dollar donors.

The Buzz: How the online world has changed campaign finance

Oct 21, 2022 A look at how the internet has changed how money comes into and flows out of politics.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: Gun violence in Tucson

Oct 14, 2022 A look at a recent University of Arizona campus shooting, a new TPD unit, and gun buybacks.

The Buzz: A look at election integrity as Nov. 8 draws near

Oct 7, 2022 Why do claims that the last election was persist and what's being done to counter them?
The Central Tucson Groundwater Treatment System, located near Davis Monthan Air Force Base, removes PFAS contaminates from the aquifer below the area.

The Buzz: Dealing with Arizona's PFAS problem

Sep 29, 2022 Why are the chemical class also known as forever chemicals so dangerous, and what's being done to fix the problem?
A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

The Buzz: How Arizona's lack of school mental health staff affects students

Sep 24, 2022 Arizona has some of the worst student-to-mental-health-professional ratios in the US.
Melissa Ayun, who joined the Tucson Police Department in 2005, says she is grateful for the career opportunities and benefits.

The Buzz: Law enforcement recruiting and shortages in Southern Arizona

Sep 16, 2022 How are law enforcement agencies being hit by a shortage of staff and what are they doing to fill open positions with diverse staff?
A vacant lot is used as a place to stack and assemble sandbags for use by residents whose properties are at risk of flooding.

The Buzz: A strong monsoon brings road closures and floods

Sep 9, 2022 Why does some infrastructure get overwhelmed by above-average summer rain?

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