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Tucson eyes early childhood education cuts amid budget strain

Families and educators urge Tucson leaders to preserve Pima Early Education Program scholarship funding, a vital preschool scholarship program at risk in the proposed city budget.
Andrea Gallegos, one of the first female mariachi director in the Southwest.

The Master - Apprentice program preserves not only mariachi, but women in mariachi.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sound Fiction returns with James Mustard's "Homestead on Bellatrix Prime"; celebrating the return of the Elegant Trogon to Madera Canyon; and "A Book I Love" from Cyclovia Tucson 2025.
The Loft Cinema marquee, Aug. 27, 2020.

NEA Pulls Funding for Loft Film Fest 2025; Tucson Community Rallies Support

A $30K setback can’t stop the reel.
City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Rocque Perez Appointed to Tucson City Council Ward 5 Seat

The current director of a regional education board will serve through Dec 1.
A billboard calls out reduced visitor hours at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, May 5, 2025. The billboard is off of I-10 and 6th Ave., and part of a nationwide campaign sponsored by More Perfect Union, drawing attention to how federal cuts made by DOGE, have impacted the National Park Service. There are four billboards in Tucson and six in Phoenix.

Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park

A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at the Tucson VA Medical Center on Monday, April 28, 2025. Secretary Collins says he is taking care of veterans.

VA job cuts loom but deadline moves

Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.
A still from the film "The World We Live In" by filmmaker Xander Maniece from the UA School of Theatre, Film and Television and a part of "I Dream in Widescreen" 2025.

Student filmmakers confess "I Dream in Widescreen."

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Film essayist Chris Dashiell; remembering James Mercer, a Pima County Ranger killed in action in 1914; and "Stories That Soar!" celebrates the sun.
"Cathedral Rock Sunrise" taken in Sedona by Tim H. Murphy.

Journeys in space and mind.

On Arizona Spotlight: Join Pati Jinich as she explores "Panamericana"; and Tibetan Buddhist Lama Lodu Rinpoche visits Tucson to share ancient wisdom about our inner space.
Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas walks towards the entrance of St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Apostolic Administrator and former Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson held a reposal mass for the passing of the Catholic Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday. The 266th Pope was 88 and suffered a stroke and cardiac arrest.

Southern AZ mourns passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday

Former Tucson Bishop Gerald Kicanas held a reposal mass at the St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson.
Singer, Crystal Gayle.

Crystal Gayle sings songs of the heart.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: This month's storyteller shares about the one thing in life he cannot resist; and a new segment of "A Book I Love."
Andrea Kelly, a reporter with Arizona Public Media, talks about the results of the November 5th Tucson election, including city council races and ballot measures.

Tucson City Council’s Richard Fimbres announces retirement

A new council member will be appointed to serve until November.
A scale and gavel

Ex-Fraternity Alumni President found guilty in fraud scheme

Michael Woolbright was convicted of five counts of fraud between 2015 and 2020.
Customers wait in line for mini tote bags at a Trader Joe's in Oro Valley, Arizona, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Mini tote bags tote-ally back in Tucson

Customers waited in line outside Trader Joe’s locations as news broke that highly coveted mini tote bags were back in stock.

Tucson Tours: Exploring the History of Fort Lowell Encampment

Historic Fort Lowell played a key role in our region's military and cultural history.
Laura Holánszky swimming in the World Triathlon.

Going the distance!

Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.
A girl explores the instrument petting zoo at the 2024 "All in for Autism Day."

April events that bring the Tucson community closer together

Learn about the All In for Autism Dino Day & Walk; Pima Community College's Climate Community Day; John Coinman returns to the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival; and a new "Stories That Soar!" with some 1st grade humor.

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