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Students walk across campus at the University of Arizona.

Yearly Report Shows Drop in Most Crimes on UA Campus

Some stats on UA's annual crime report may not show whole picture, dean of students says.
Students run the Manzo Market every two weeks, where they sell produce from their garden and eggs from the school’s chickens. Photo by Moses Thompson

Feeding Our Future: The Manzo Model for Growing a School Garden

In an age of shrinking education budgets, should school gardens be a line item?

Paralympian Jen Poist Brings Home the Gold!

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Counting the youth vote; RinCon 16 invites Arizonans to get their game on; and how a school garden has transformed a west-side Tucson elementary school on “Feeding Our Future".
A new emergency communication network in Pima County is intended to help connect emergency responders who work in disparate public safety agencies.

Fair Looks to Teach Teens About First-Responder Jobs

Police, military and emergency medicine workers will be present to answer questions.
People walk along the streetcar route in downtown Tucson on April 5, 2016.

Tucson Homeless Kids Capture Dreams With Photography

"Pictures of Hope" aims to give youth in shelters a chance to photograph their dreams.
Paralympian athlete Shirley Reilly is greeted by a fan during the celebration.

Athletes Recall Paralympic Games in Rio

Players gather in Tucson for a celebration at the University of Arizona
The Tomateros de Culiacán practice the day before the Mexican Baseball Fiesta gets underway.

Sixth Annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta Gets Underway Thursday

Event strives to re-create in Tucson the environment of Mexico's top league.
Freshman literature teacher Michelle Callahan-DuMont at Sunnyside High School.

Seven Weeks into School Year, TUSD Still Needs 120 Teachers

The vacancies are being filled temporarily by subs as district continues recruiting.
Downtown Tucson Partnership CEO Kathleen Eriksen.

Downtown Tucson Partnership Announces New CEO

Kathleen Eriksen comes to Tucson after running similar efforts in Michigan, California.
A man works on a housing construction site.

Will Prop 206 Boost or Bust Arizona Job Market?

Proponents say current minimum is unlivable; opponents call 206 a job killer.
The new air traffic control tower for Tucson International Airport

Officials: New Tucson Airport Tower Means Safety, Efficiency

$40 million structure dedicated Friday also boasts green features, including solar power.

Campaigns, Candidates Are Chasing the Youth Vote

People born in - wait for it - 1998 are now eligible to vote; but will they?

Tucson City Council Wards Redistricting Hearing Thursday

Public feedback solicited on proposed changes to City Council boundaries.
UA President Ann Weaver Hart in March 9, 2015 interview.

How President Hart Will Become Professor Hart

UA president will serve on faculty of College of Education, earn top salary.
Tucson International Airport.

Tucson International Airport Will Unveil New Control Tower

FAA-owned tower replaces one of the oldest-running towers in the country.

UA Online Aims to Expand Through Business Partnerships

Geico, Caterpillar Inc. and Salt River Project have signed on for test program.

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