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A recreation of a gallery scene, with the Willem de Kooning painting "Woman - Ochre" at center.

Clues Mount in Tucson Painting Theft

Aug 9, 2018 One year after "Woman-Ochre" was found, more evidence links to New Mexico couple.
World famous Route 66.

Group Wants Route 66 on List of National Historic Trails

Jul 2, 2018 If the national nonprofit is successful, the historic highway would join 19 other designated National Historic Trails.

Prescott Cancels July 4 Fireworks Show Amid Fire Danger

Jun 27, 2018 Dry conditions cause concern for public safety, according to city's fire chief
Study respondents thought smiles conveyed "coolness" more than a neutral expression.

UA Researchers Link Smiling Faces With 'Coolness'

May 16, 2018 Study has implications for marketing strategies focused on facial expressions.
A UA study suggests parents who share musical experiences early get along better with their teenagers later.

UA Study: Sharing Music Can Bring Parents and Kids Closer

May 10, 2018 Researchers find they get along better during teenage years.
Zoo officials say 11-year-old "Punga" died from a condition that usually strikes horses and dogs.

Elephant Dies at Reid Park Zoo

May 9, 2018 Officials say sudden death caused by fatal condition rarely seen in elephants.
Mezcal is traditionally served in shot glasses with orange slices covered in chilli powder or "sal de gusano."

Mexico Hopes Mezcal Will Flow in Arizona for Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 2018 The Mexican government is sending producers of the agave-distilled spirit to the Southwest.
The lesser long-nosed bat.

Bat Key to Tequila Trade Gets Off US Endangered Species List

Apr 17, 2018 The announcement was good news to both wildlife conservationists and drinkers of tequila, as the bats are important pollinators of agave.
The University of Arizona School of Journalism is joining critics of Sinclair Group's campaign ordering broadcasters to read scripts friendly to President Trump.

UA Journalism School Signs Letter Critical of Broadcast Group

Apr 10, 2018 Among more than 20 schools protesting the Sinclair media corporation's political scripts.
Tohono O'odham basket weaver Terrol Dew Johnson, seated left, gives a workshop outside the Arizona State Museum. Johnson is one of the master artists who participated in the museum's series.

Museum Series Supports Emerging Native American Artists

Apr 6, 2018 Pairs emerging artists with experienced potters and basket weavers from all over the Southwest.
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

Mar 19, 2018 University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.
A silent protester at a Feb. 5, 2018 demonstration at the University of Arizona commemorating Trayvon Martin, who was shot and killed in 2012.

Tucson's 3.6 Percent: Reflections on Being Black in a Majority-White City

Mar 9, 2018 Members of Tucson's black community discuss the complex and often difficult nature of calling the city home.
Regular New Yorker contributor David Owen writes about the Colorado River in his latest book.

Writing the River: A Conversation with New Yorker Writer David Owen

Mar 9, 2018 Owen will appear at the Tucson Festival of Books this weekend, his latest book investigating the past and future of the Colorado River.
A close-up of turquoise.

Searching for What Turquoise Tells Us About Ourselves

Feb 23, 2018 Researchers look into the significance of the stone for cultures, past and present.
The rooms at Dunbar Pavilion are in different stages of repair.

Honoring Dunbar School's Past, Reshaping its Future

Feb 5, 2018 Groups have plans for former segregated Tucson school buildings.
Tohono O'odham Rodeo and Fair, 2018.

Tohono O'odham Rodeo Returns for 80th Year

Feb 2, 2018 Events include cultural performances and activities alongside classic rodeo events.

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