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Snow covers the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Winter Storm Brings Snowflakes, Plunging Mercury To Tucson

Dec 31, 2010 Tucsonans ring in the New Year with sub-freezing temps, while the high country rebounds from heavy snows
Frank Antenori, Republican State Senator for District 30, and Al Melvin, Republican State Senator for District 26, join the studio for an interview.

Al Melvin and Frank Antenori Talk Jobs

Dec 23, 2010 Republican state senators say job creation is critical for Arizona's economic recovery
Tony Paniagua visits two homeowners in Cochise County whose houses are "off the grid."

Finding Freedom From Utility Bills

Dec 23, 2010 Some residents in Southern Arizona are living off the grid, harvesting their energy from nature

Break from Smoking

Dec 23, 2010 Smokers have many options to try to kick the habit.
The last Friday Roundtable of the year.

Arizona Illustrated's Final Friday Roundtable

Dec 17, 2010 The Friday Roundtable on Arizona Illustrated comes to an end as local journalists discuss the year's top stories
The first memorial erected in honor of the three scouts is at Josephine Saddle, halfway between the Madera Canyon Lodge and the summit of Mt. Baldy.

Exploring the story behind the deaths of three Boy Scouts near Tucson in 1958

Dec 17, 2010 Tucson author Cathy Hufault recounts the tragedy that sparked the largest search for missing persons in Arizona history
US-Mexico border

Border Patrol Agent's Death Rekindles Immigration Issue

Dec 17, 2010 PBS NewsHour talks to Christopher Conover and Michel Marizco about the state of border security
Stuart Love shows one of the letters he and other Operation Santa volunteers have answered.

Letter Carriers Mount Operation Santa

Dec 16, 2010 Volunteers answer children's wishes
Ann-Eve Pederson, from the Arizona Education Network, explains school tax credits.

Bringing School Spending Up to Speed

Dec 16, 2010 Arizona Education Network encourages taxpayers to donate to local schools
Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Suspect Search Continues

Dec 16, 2010 Manhunt still underway for suspect in Border Patrol agent's killing

Majoring in Marijuana

Dec 16, 2010 Trade school in California offers an education in marijuana--and enrollment is growing

Where Art, Archaeology and Geology Meet

Dec 16, 2010 Authors celebrate the pottery of Mata Ortiz
Lynn Skelton, Mayor of Sahuarita, joins Kimberly Craft in the studio.

Growing Pains in Sahuarita

Dec 16, 2010 Mayor must deal with growth despite challenging times
The Continental School District is facing the same challenges as the community that hosts it: a growing need for services, but a declining number of resources.

New Year Brings New Concerns for Schools

Dec 16, 2010 Many schools in Arizona are facing a rising demand for services with a decrease in resources
Vic Williams (Republican) recently won re-election in District 26.

State Legislature Prepares for Opening Day

Dec 14, 2010 Recently re-elected rep Vic Williams discusses 2011 priorities
President Robert Shelton joins the studio for an interview with Kimberly Craft.

UA President Revels in Commencement

Dec 14, 2010 Dr. Robert Shelton discusses the university's plans for expansion and his favorite time of the year: graduation

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