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Tucson Festival of Books Wraps Up at UA

Mar 12, 2012 4th annual draws thousands to meet authors, browse books, celebrate reading

UA Club Helps With Campus Sustainability

Mar 9, 2012 Solar Cats was created to put solar panels on a UA dorm

AZ Week: Economists See Good Times Ahead

Mar 9, 2012 2012 will 'feel' like recovery; 2013 will be even stronger, they say

Tucson Unified School District students.

Initiative Proposed to Extend 1-Cent Sales Tax

Mar 9, 2012 AZ education group seeks placement on November ballot

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild visits the Arizona Legislature in March to discuss the city's legislative priorities.

Tucson Mayor Visits Legislators, State Officials

Mar 8, 2012 Rothschild says it's important to form relationships with lawmakers

Arizona congressional districts, approved in 2012.

Senate Gives Redistricting Commission One Dollar

Mar 7, 2012 GOP Appropriations Committee members complain about its mapping work

Camera to catch red light runners in Tucson flashes to illuminate the intersection .

Red Light Cameras to Stay

Mar 7, 2012 Senate rejects effort to ask voters for their say

The Zoppé family circus has existed for 170 years. Sixth generation performer Giovanni Zoppé plays Nino the Clown.

Circus Tradition Continues for 7 Generations

Mar 6, 2012 What's it like to grow up in the circus? Find out from Giovanni Zoppé how the Zoppé Family Circus is honoring and preserving their family's colorful history.

Frida Kahlo Photo Exhibit at Tucson Museum of Art

Mar 6, 2012 Famed Mexican artist 'presents her persona,' curator says of intimate shots

Tucsonan David Shellouff on his visit to Libya, with posters depicting martyrs of the Arab Spring.

UA Student Visits Libya, His Father's Homeland

Mar 5, 2012 He vows to reconnect with Libyan roots and family after fall of Qaddafi

Legislation Seeks Borderland Safety Warnings

Mar 5, 2012 House bill would lead state to issue advisories on regional conditions

Regina Romero from the Tucson City Council and Carlos de Leon from the Regional Transportation Authority provide an update on the status of the light rail coming to Tucson's University and downtown.

Modern Streetcar Ownership Debated

Mar 1, 2012 As city prepares to break ground, council and RTA agree on funding but will negotiate assets

Roy Flores, former chancellor of Pima Community College.

Pima College Pays Double for Chancellor Post

Mar 1, 2012 Flores on medical leave; board names interim and prepares search

Arizona Sen. John McCain endorsed Mitt Romney early and has campaigned for him nationally.

Arizona a Winner in Presidential Primary, Too

Feb 29, 2012 State garners national political spotlight with debate and early election

Congressman Jeff Flake discusses the Republican presidential primary debate in Arizona and his run for U.S. Senate.

AZ Representative Says Arizona's Debate Will Sway Undecided Voters

Feb 27, 2012 U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake addresses his travel, immigration policy and other issues affecting his own campaign

AZ Week: State Surplus, Spend or Save?

Feb 24, 2012 Gov. wants more for education, prisons; Legislature wants to save it for rough times ahead

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