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US Air Force challenges EPA’s emergency order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site

Military contests EPA’s jurisdiction and urgency of PFAS threats at Tucson site.

"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks with Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Checking in with the Tucson Audubon Society; and a Tucson knitter who is making socks the REAL old-fashioned way.

AZ Supreme Court: State not responsible for TUSD desegregation expenses

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state does not have to reimburse Pima County for taxes levied for Tucson Unified’s programs stemming from its decades-long desegregation case.

Monsoon brings mixed emotions for road workers

The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.

Historic homes near University of Arizona relocating

Developer Capstone Communities gave Joel Ireland, a resident of the West University neighborhood, the historic homes to be placed on a plot of land he owns.

Sharing lived experience with keen observation.

On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums.

Air conditioning improvements begin at TUSD schools

The funding comes from a voter-approved bond passed last fall.

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

Monsoon storm activity picking up late in the week

Some areas in Southeastern Arizona could see wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.

Public meeting will discuss new Sabino Canyon visitor center

The Thursday meeting will include a first look at initial plans for the redesign

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.

Pima County heat-related deaths in June topped 2023's totals

Days with high temperatures also saw a notable increase from the previous year.

Pima County officials address challenges of homelessness following Supreme Court ruling

Local leaders highlight need for resources and humane solutions.

Arizona researchers tackle urban heat with innovative weather data collection

UA team partners with DOE’s Brookhaven Lab to study and mitigate extreme heat in the Southwest.

Why "Breaking Bread" is a different approach to political discussion.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How art can help with in-hospital healing; Luis Alberto Urrea on how his literature career began; and "Stories That Soar!" considers the meaning of love.

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