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The westbound on-ramp at I-10 and Ajo Way in Tucson is closing permanently on Monday August 4, 2015.

Construction project will close an on-ramp to I-10 in Tucson

The plan is part of a bigger design which will bring other changes to a busy area.
"TV’s American Dream: U.S. Television after the Great Recession" by Dr. Barbara Selznick.

Is television watching us? "TV's American Dream: U.S. Television after the Great Recession"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins to peer through space and time; and memories of growing up unsupervised in the 1950s.
The Southwest Spring Firefly is one several species of these insects that live in Arizona.

Scientists are focusing on Arizona's flashy, glowing fireflies

Fireflies, or lightning bugs, inhabit our state even though rarely seen by most residents.
Sad Boy, one of the cats that lived in Poets Square.

"Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats"--Why Courtney Gustafson's book is resonating with more than just cat lovers.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Set sail for NPR's podcast, "Sea Camp"; and a new book makes native plant gardening in the Southwest accessible to all.
The vaquita is a critically endangered porpoise that lives in the northern part of the Sea of Cortez. It is considered the smallest and most endangered cetacean in the world.

Exploring "Observational Ecology" with Alán Ruiz Berman

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Local grassroots theater group debuts a new comedy/mystery; and how a local middle school teacher reclaimed her life after a tragic illness.

"Hidden Voices" reveals empathy and compassion on the streets of Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Building bridges through interfaith connections; and the spiritual creations of artist, Quinton Antone.
Tucson Gilbert Guillen stands by his former swimming pool which he had covered with soil and is using for patio furniture. He’s also considering planting a tree or other vegetation at the former swimming pool site.

Saying Goodbye to Backyard Swimming Pools

Southern Arizona water departments are providing information for saving money, water and other resources.
Palo verde trees are abundant in Arizona's Sonoran Desert urban settings, and their pollen can contribute to allergies in many people.

Focusing on Allergies at the University of Arizona

Doctor addresses topics such as common causes, treatments and research.
Abbess Victoria Murray, in an image from the documentary film "Final Vows", produced & directed by Victoria Westover.

The documentary "Final Vows" looks at a way of life that is disappearing

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Retired Tucson architect Paula Holmes celebrates 100 years; and "Stories that Soar!" shares an amphibious love story.
Train tracks run through Guadalajara. Many migrants use the train, called La Bestia, to travel through Mexico to the U.S. border.

Feds approve first phase of long-awaited Phoenix-to-Tucson rail project

Project enters the phase to determine stations, costs and infrastructure needs.
Yesenia reading to dogs Axul, Honey, and Martini at Pima Animal Care Center.

The A.R.F.F. Program: How shelter dogs are helping people living with aphasia.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sharing memories of "The Twilight Zone" with Joseph Dougherty, author of "Rod Serling at 100".
A solar array used by Tucson Electric Power to add renewable energy to the grid, August 2019

TEP proposes 14% rate hike for residential customers

Power company says summer bills could rise by $16 to fund grid investments.
Deputy County Administrator Steve Holmes kicks off the Tucson Baseball press conference on June 18, 2025.

Baseball returns to Tucson with new Mexican Pacific League team

Baseball Without Borders: Tucson Joins the Pacific League
Animal memorial by Amanda Stronza.

The art of "Kindred Spirits: Honoring Animals in Death".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Katrina Kerstetter shares how she brought back things she learned in South Korea to help make Southern Arizona a better place.
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva sits for an interview at Arizona Public Media in November 2019.

Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

The building houses multiple federal agencies and immigration court.
Gretchen Wirges stars in "Everything You've Got" at the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre.

"Everything You've Got": Sometimes it takes seven billion years to find yourself.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The connection between Alcatraz prison and the Hopi tribe of Arizona; The Tucson Pink Pistols make a comeback; and the former owner of Colette's remembers Tucson's queer nightlife in the '80s.

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