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Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan

After some 50 years, Southwest passengers will soon encounter a different process when they book and board a flight.

Dry but alive: Rethinking golf's green lawns

Golf is a commonly blamed culprit of Arizona's water woes. How much water goes to the state's courses?

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

AZPM’s Mini Severe Storm Guide

Fast-escalating storm causes widespread damage and power outages, prompting questions about monsoon season and climate change

Sharing lived experience with keen observation.

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

Celebrating one of the Sonoran Desert's most popular visitors.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The secrets of the Vegan Night Market; how the Noyce Teaching Scholarship is helping to find and retain good STEM teachers in Arizona; and Julie Sasse says goodbye to the Tucson Museum of Art.

The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".

March was Tucson Airport’s highest travel month since 2008

TIA saw nearly 400,000 passengers last month.

With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers

More must be done to reduce fatigue among air traffic controllers amid an ongoing staffing shortage.

The Buzz: Historic Markers Around the State

We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.

Arizona study examines traffic inequity

The investigation looks at how demographics make a difference in accident outcomes.

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.

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.

40 years of Gould’s turkey restoration success in the Sky Islands

From local extinction to Thanksgiving triumph, the journey of North America’s largest wild turkey species in Arizona’s southeastern mountains

Tucsonans prepare to rediscover neighborhoods at Fall 2023 Cyclovia

Organizers say communities are transformed when cars leave the streets.

When a reservoir is more than just stored water

Reservoirs are a common solution to the seasonal ebbs and flows of river water. But, for some communities, they are so much more.

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