USDA Under Secretary visits Tucson to assist Tribal agribusinesses promote their products
The visit highlighted the need for increased utilization of USDA programs by tribal businesses and showcased successful initiatives such as a recent trade mission to Canada.
AZ Department of Education under investigation for how it approves school voucher spending
The Arizona Attorney General's office sent a letter to the department on July 1 informing them of the investigation.
Tucson receives $11M for bus stop shelters, trees and more
Tucson’s Sun Tran system is receiving more than $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The money is meant to fortify transit infrastructure and help protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change.
The Buzz: Re-using finite resources in Southern Arizona
People go to notable lengths to get as much as they can out of some of the area's limited resources
A thinner Raul Grijalva announces he's "finished" cancer treatment
12 term representative is working with doctors on returning to Washington D.C.
Lunar surface science literally hit-or-miss in 2024
But scientists expect more high profile attempts to land on the moon later this year.
Arizona for Abortion Access sues Legislative Council over abortion ballot description
The Legislative Council used the term "unborn human being" in its description of the abortion initiative.
Monsoon storm activity picking up late in the week
Some areas in Southeastern Arizona could see wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.
Sierra Vista to take over struggling golf course
The now-former owners Castle and Cooke announced they were walking away from the property last fall.
Judge closes door to new trial for Arizona rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
The judge said justice would not be served by letting prosecutors wait for a tactical advantage to retry Kelly.
Arizona election worker accused of stealing a security fob also charged with other crimes
Ringfield also is charged with theft after prosecutors say he stole $9,500 in vintage jewelry from mannequins at the Phoenix Art Museum on May 20.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
The legislation would ratify a settlement agreement that was approved by each of the tribes in May.
Public meeting will discuss new Sabino Canyon visitor center
The Thursday meeting will include a first look at initial plans for the redesign
Taking the camel to the drive-in: David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.
Local businesses set up community water stations in the face of extreme heat
The new community partnership is an effort to keep unhoused Tucsonans safe.
