Arizona Spotlight for August 28, 2015
Visit a barber school in Tucson where students learn from a master of the trade, explore the legacy of Mexican women in journalism; and more...
UA, Uber Announce Driverless Cars Research Program
College and company will work together to develop lenses, sensors on Tucson campus.
National Park Service Turns 99, Centennial Celebration Begins
Service oversees hundreds of parks and monuments across the country.
Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires
Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.
METRO WEEK: Wildfire's Effect on Environment, Bighorn Sheep
How the Finger Rock Fire will affect the ecosystem and animals that depend on it
The Economic Impact of Education
School districts are some of the area's largest employers and support many other businesses locally
Flake Wants More Action, Less Rhetoric on Immigration
Arizona senator says Republican presidential candidate discussions cause party problems.
Report Predicts Decrease in Driving in Tucson
By 2040, average daily miles forecasted to drop 14 percent
State Rejects Requested Ban on Expanding Irrigation
Farmers in Cochise County lose petition to to stop further development in their area.
Answer to What Killed Bighorn Sheep in Santa Catalinas
Untreatable Illness has caused severe losses in herds throughout Western states.
Women's Business Center: Entrepreneurs Get Jump Start
Center works with women/immigrants, teaches how to start and run a business
Monsoon Rains Expected to Pick Up after Slow Start
Forecasts show high chance of above-average precipitation for rest of the season
Mine Waste Not Expected to Affect Arizona Water Supply
3 million gallons of contamination dumped into waterway that eventually reaches Colorado River.
The Haunting of the Mexican Border
Artist, filmmaker and author Kathryn Ferguson discusses her book about the changing social and political landscape of the U.S. - Mexico Border.
METRO WEEK: Native American Youth Desire Ties to Homeland
Plus: Some Indian charter schools struggling, new UA American Indian Studies degree.
