Cicadas Tune Up for Long, Hot Summer
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How teens & seniors are working together to navigate the perils of the internet; Chris Dashiell looks back at a classic Arizona western called "Broken Arrow"; and why "shape note singing" has a loyal following.
Congressional Panel Offers Mixed News on Arizona's Opioid Crisis
Prescribing of opioids is down, but smuggling from Mexico is up.
Tucson Council Mulls Fate of Money-Losing Golf Courses
The Silverbell and Fred Enke courses aren't making a profit and will require capital improvements in the coming years.
Tucson's Parks Descend in National Ranking Again
The scores of 100 cities look at acreage, access, funding and recreational amenities.
Census: Tucson's Growth Strongest Outside City Limits
Suburbs and unincorporated areas have some of the fastest growth rates.
Temporary Bridge to Ease Traffic Again During I-10 Work
A project at I-10 and Wilmot marks the second time ADOT has used temporary bridges in the Tucson area.
Pulling Back the Curtain on "Oaf"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Conserving water today to prevent a crisis in two years; Tucson readers share their best-loved novels for "The Great American Read"; the harmonious sounds created by Tibetan singing bowls.
City Council Wants Voters to Decide on Even-Year Elections
The Tucson council asked staff to draft of a ballot measure that would put the matter before voters in November.
Tucson Council to Seek Landmark Designation for Benedictine Monastery
Historic designation would limit the owner's ability to fully or partially demolish the building on Country Club Road.
CBP Officer Used Government Credit Cards to Buy Gas for his Vehicles
Juan Fernando Barajas admitting to buying gas for personal vehicles with 13 stolen cards.
Red Cross Starting Summer Blood Donation Campaign Early
The organization hopes to avoid a typical seasonal shortage.
Downtown Redevelopment: A Look at Rio Nuevo's Past and Future
The state has extended the development district through 2035; how is downtown doing and what's next?
Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says
Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.
100 Years of Stories: Arizona Centenarians
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Are raises for Arizona teachers guaranteed?; how a little bird provided a clue about Arizona's changing climate; and visit "Saxorcism", an immersive music experience.
Tucson's Latest Amber Alert Differs From Most Other Missing Kids Cases
It is one of two unresolved Amber Alerts in the state since 2002.
