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The iconic Old Main building on the campus of the University of Arizona.

University of Arizona Commencement Marks Transitions

Graduation, new president, new initiatives on the horizon.

Arizona Politicians React to FBI Director James Comey's Firing

McCain, Grijalva and Gallego call for independent investigation of Trump-Russia ties.
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Electrical Power Out on Tohono O'odham Nation

Outage occurred at 8:30 pm Tuesday; expected to be restored Wednesday
People listening to a presentation at an ADOT public meeting on Interstate 11 in Tucson.

Avra Valley I-11 Proposals Draw Opposition at Tucson Meetings

Citizens disagree with notion of building highway through deserts west of Tucson.
Photo of the Mulberry Fire taken the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, shortly after the wildfire started.

Mulberry Fire Slows After Burning 1,755 acres

Fire started Saturday; authorities say it is human caused.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Episode 136: Interstate 11 - Should it Go Through Avra Valley?

Hear input from the state, and an Avra Valley resident; also, extending the RTA and new cell phone laws.

'Woven Through Time' Reveals Cultural Fabric of the Southwest

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A state budget update; Dr. David Alberts retires from the UA Cancer Center; and "A Book I Love" returns.
Several of the nine "dreamer" activists freed at the Tucson Greyhound station after three weeks in custody.

Some 'Dreamers' Return to Mexico to Attend College

Tradeoff is taking numerous steps to navigate educational bureaucracy.

McSally Yes; Grijalva, O'Halleran No on Obamacare Repeal

Southern Arizona congressional delegation splits along party lines on key vote.
The sun blazes before it begins to set.

Hot Spring: Tucson Hits 100 Degrees Earlier Than Normal

Meteorologist say Thursday reading makes it 7th earliest date to reach century mark.
Local governments are trying to get a head start on getting support behind extending the RTA.

Local Governments Work to Build Consensus to Keep RTA

RTA completed several construction projects in Pima County over the past decade.

Pima County Next to Restrict Cell Phone Use While Driving

County joins Tucson, Oro Valley, and it goes into effect June 1.
Using a cell phone while driving is now illegal in Tucson.

Phone Talk, Text While Driving Illegal in Tucson

Ban starts Monday; first offense can bring $250 fine, or get in a crash and pay $500.
Megan Haller (left) and Shannon Zouzoulas (right) are sisters and owners of Arizona Hops and Vines winery in Sonoita.

Sisters Watched as Sawmill Fire Crept Toward Their Winery

Fire singed their property six years ago and left them wondering if it would happen again last week.
A map of the Sawmill Fire as of April 28.

Sawmill Fire Held to 47,000 Acres, 89% Contained

Fire managers focus on eastern side, hope to keep community of Mescal safe.
Produce inspected at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Az. (2015)

Interest Group: Border Tax Would Cost Consumers $1.2 Trillion

Americans for Affordable Products says state congressional delegation opposes 20% import tax.

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