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The Mormon Battalion historic marker on Alameda Street in downtown Tucson.

The Buzz: Historic Markers Around the State

We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.
An Arizona State University hockey player is about to get on the ice at the Mountain America Community Iceplex on Wed., Feb. 21, 2024 in Tempe, AZ.

You just become instant best friends: Collegiate Women's Hockey in Arizona

We head behind the scenes with the ASU women's club hockey team, and also hear about their soon-to-launch counterpart at UA.
Effluent gushes out of the outfall, into the Santa Cruz River. The outfall of water is constantly flowing, but there is a diurnal fluctuation due to cyclical human water use.

Reviving the Santa Cruz: efforts to restore Arizona’s endangered river

Local groups push for Urban National Wildlife Refuge designation.
A still from Charlie Chaplin's 1931 film "City Lights".

See - and hear - Chaplin's "City Lights", presented by The Fox Tucson Theatre and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Sarah McCammon on her autobiographical memoir "Ex-vangelicals"; and a story about lessons in Little league and life from Steve Braun.
Palestinian supporters march on the University of Arizona campus on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz.

Israel-Palestine tensions remain high in Tucson

Anti-semitic incidents increased in Arizona last year, and just this week a counter protestor ripped up signs at a Tucson demonstration in support of Gaza.
A picnic area has been closed during an eradication effort at this site in Pima County.

The Buzz: Invasive plants and wildfire danger

Arizona's increasing risk of wildfire and encroaching invasive plants are putting native plants in peril.
Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that was started over 450 years ago in response to the oppression of Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves, has gained in popularity here in Tucson. We visit Capoeira Mandinga Tucson, where masters from Brazil, and the US recently convened for a week-long event highlighting this unique cultural tradition.

It’s what brings it all together: Sports in multi-cultural places

Hear about an Arizona community college's surprisingly international soccer roster, then get introduced to an afro-Brazilian martial art.
Amistades staff working in a community garden in Douglas, Ariz.

By Latinos, for Latinos, Amistades Receives $500,000 grant from EPA for climate justice initiative

Justicia Juntos or Justice Together, looks to raise awareness and provide education on climate resilience.
City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Tucson City Council not ready to call for Gaza ceasefire

Councilmembers held a study session discussion on a potential ceasefire resolution on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden listens to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, left, as Intel factory manager Hugh Green listens, during a tour of the Intel Ocotillo Campus, in Chandler, Ariz., Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Arizona’s Clean Tech Boom: $90 billion invested, ‘thousands of jobs created'

Driving innovation and employment growth in the fight against climate change
Assistant City Manager Liz Morales speaks at the groundbreaking of Milagro on Oracle, a low-income housing complex currently under construction on Aug. 27, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz.

Progress is slow for Tucson’s housing assistance

Experts said more federal funding is needed to close the housing gap.
Maddison Muraki of the Maricopa Maidens plays in the first annual Haymaker Fest baseball tournament in Gilbert, AZ. February 24, 2024.

We call it our Field of Dreams: Traveling across distances and time for sports

Will UA fans make the trip to their new Big 12 rival cities? Also, baseball played by the original rules.
The Marroney Theatre at night, post-renovation.

Post renovation, The Marroney Theatre offers more than ever.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "All In for Autism 2024" is about sharing resources and building community; Chris Dashiell reviews the documentary "Body Parts"; and a 5th grader's emotional song for her mother.
This photo provided by the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department shows Officer Adam Buckner. The Tucson police officer has died after a driver crashed into his patrol car while he was responding to a call with his siren on and lights flashing, authorities said Monday, April 1, 2024.

TPD officer dies after driver crashes into patrol car with sirens on, police chief says

Community members and other officers gave first aid and CPR to the officer before paramedics took him to Banner-University Medical Center.
The stinknet weed (Oncosiphon pilulifer), seen here with a key for scale, was being traded as Globe chamomile before being renamed. Scientists say it is an invasive plant in our region.

Invasive Plant is Causing Concern in the Sonoran Desert

South African native can flourish in Central and Southern Arizona
Tucson City Council member Steve Kozachik outside City Hall.

The Buzz: A longtime City Council member steps down

Steve Kozachik has been a known quantity on the council for more than a decade. He now leaves for a job that mirrors his past career.

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