More Tucson Stories

The debate over Tucson’s special springtime tax election

Proposition 414 seeks to raise city sales tax from 8.7% to 9.2% in July.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers brings songs of love to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Marquez Price's new book "The Backcourt" examines the bonds of family, friendship, and teamwork; and Luis shares what the first year of both high school and the COVID-19 pandemic was like for him in "The Class of 2024".

Foreclosures up statewide over the past year

Increases could have a variety of causes combining to force people from homes.

AZ state Democrats: Tucson must expand public safety funding within existing budget

Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez said the proposed sales tax increase will disproportionately hurt low-income families.

University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate

AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.

Tucson Bishop leaving for Detroit

He will become Archbishop in late March.

Following renovations, Tucson House will transition from Public Housing to Voucher-Based System

Public documents say the shift will secure financial stability, attract private investment, and preserve affordable housing options.

AZ School Sup. Horne travels to Tucson to commend school resource officer

Horne honored the officer for his arrest of an armed man on the campus of a charter school.

"Photographing with respect": How Tim H. Murphy creates unforgettable portraits of Indigenous dancers

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Stories that Soar!" asks that we look for beauty beyond the screen; and an essay series "The Class of 2024" begins.

Group encourages sharing homes for mutual benefits

Supporters say it's an option to provide additional housing while reducing costs and loneliness.

The Buzz: Comparing public and private-owned utilities

As Tucson considers taking over electricity service, we ask what difference public ownership makes.

"Clickety-clack's, a-echoin' back, The Blues in the Night" at Arizona Theatre Company.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Old Pueblo Playwrights take stories to the stage in their New Play Festival; and the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair celebrates its 70th anniversary.

Arizona animal shelters open doors to dogs displaced by California wildfires

Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Pima Animal Care Center collaborate to find homes for 70 rescue dogs as adoption fees are waived.

City of Tucson stresses TPD will not enforce immigration law

A media release outlines actions officers cannot or should not do.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.

Selected Archive Filters

Tucson
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona