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CITY OF TUCSON'S GENERAL FUND SPENDING FOR 2013-14, TOTALING $466 MILLION

City of Tucson Financial Picture Improves

Operating budget going up 3.9%; no service cuts, city manager says

The Arizona House of Representatives, in a 2013 floor session.

AZ Week: Sales-Tax Reform Inches Ahead

'I have votes' in both chambers, key sponsor declares; cities still skeptical

One-Cent Sales Tax Expiring

Temporary levy brought in $900M yearly for education

Lisa McCorkle, principal at Dietz Elementary School

Special Report, Part 4: 'Matters of Principal'

Last day of school for first-timer, veteran

2 of 3 Tucson Council Races Contested

All incumbents in running, 2 opposed; 2 initiatives for voters in November

60-Year-Old Desert Museum Keeps It Fresh

Mountain lion cub on exhibit after rescue from California

The Colorado River dies a slow death in Mexico. The river's delta, formerly lush, is now the mostly barren desert seen here. The river no longer reaches the Sea of Cortez.

Future of Colorado River Discussed

Another dry year, more stress on dwindling water supply

Phoenix Tops Nation in Home Price Rise

Up 22.5% in March, report says; national rise most in 7 years

The Arizona House of Representatives chamber.

AZ Week: House Votes in Place for Medicaid

It's matter of when, not if, Tucson representatives say

Patagonia Wildfire 75% Contained

Mop-up beginning; flames no longer spreading

Town of Buckeye Fastest Growing in AZ

Ranked 9th nationally; Phoenix 6th largest, Census Bureau reports

UPDATE: 'Significant Progress' on S. AZ Wildfire

Blaze near Patagonia 55% contained, at 10,775 acres, feds report

The Sonoran Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "inspire and enable community decisions and public policies that respect the land and people of western North America."

Dwindling Waterways Draw Scientists

Sonoran Institute researchers working on issues, raising awareness

The Glock 9 mm gun Jared Lee Loughner used to kill six and wound 13 in the Jan. 8, 2011 shooting in Tucson. Shown with additional ammunition magazines recovered at the scene and a knife (left) that Loughner was carrying.

Photos from Jan. 8, 2011 Probe Released

Images show gun, high-capacity magazines, parking lot

On a ranch in Tucson's east side, medical students are getting a crash course in good communication skills from a team of four-legged teachers.

‘Barnyard’ Teaches Doctors Bedside Skills

Horses help medical students learn how to better care for patients

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild works in his office at city hall.

Rothschild Makes Headway in DC

Mayor meets with administration officials, congressional delegation

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