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Jury Finds Shawna Forde Guilty

Feb 14, 2011 Jurors convict accused Minuteman vigilante of murder, other charges; now must decide on the death penalty

Ron Barber (left) with fellow congressional staff member Pam Simon. Both were wounded on Jan. 8, 2011.

One Month On, Shooting Survivors Find Strength

Feb 11, 2011 Survivors Ron Barber and Pam Simon say there's a "whole lot yet to be done"

Episode 5: For AZ Economy, 'Less Dreadful Times Ahead'

Feb 11, 2011 Chamber exec, economist see slow movement now, more later with government help.

Senator Jon Kyl discusses the impact of the shift in power in Congress in a November episode of *Arizona Illustrated*.

Kyl Wrapping Up Service

Feb 10, 2011 Arizona's junior senator is ready to walk away

More Pedal Power for Pima County

Feb 9, 2011 City and county officials are trying to increase bicycle use

Kimberly Craft interviews Ron Marx Ph.D., the Dean of the UA College of Education.

Mending the Pipeline

Feb 8, 2011 University of Arizona Dean of Education searches for ways to connect students to higher education

One former illegal tagger is exploring alternatives to the city's ongoing graffiti abatement program.

Tackling Tucson's Graffiti

Feb 8, 2011 Local artist thinks legal walls might help curb illegal tagging

Web Feature: Keepers of the Story

Feb 8, 2011 A handful of Tucsonans work to keep Arizona's Black history alive

Chain drug stores dominate the pharmacy industry in most communities across the country, but some independent business owners are find a niche for economic survival. We visit two establishments in Tucson.

Family Pharmacies in Decline?

Feb 7, 2011 Number of independently-owned pharmacies is down significantly in Tucson

Flowers and other mementos were gathered by volunteers to be categorized and stored.

UMC Shooting Memorial Comes Down

Feb 4, 2011 Massive tribute outside hospital is boxed up, sent to storage

Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, shares his hopes for her recovery.

Mark Kelly to Fly Mission

Feb 4, 2011 Husband of U.S. Rep. Giffords decides to command Endeavor in April

Record Cold Cuts Off Services

Feb 3, 2011 Freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Southern Arizona

The La Frontera Center offers a 16-week intensive rehab program for meth users.

The Math on Meth

Feb 2, 2011 Local agency reports significant drop in referrals, but some people are still struggling with addiction

A competitor works his way through a course at the Arizona Tree Climbing Championships.

Putting Tree Workers To The Test

Jan 31, 2011 Championship tests climbing and safety skills, but most competitors focus on the fun.

Tucson attorney and community leader Jonathan Rothschild talks about his decision to run for mayor.

New Face in Mayoral Race

Jan 28, 2011 Political newcomer wants to create a community where kids will stay

The University of Arizona Poetry Center has become a valued resource in the community, and its recognized nationally and internationally, as one of the best of its kind. Since 1962 the center has hosted thousands of readings by most major contemporary U.S. poets, significant international visitors and emerging artists. Now, a new exhibit at the center features vintage poetry posters and it chronicles the early years of these public readings.

When Poetry Met Art

Jan 27, 2011 Vintage posters put literary legacy on exhibit at UA Poetry Center

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