Changes to Tucson’s hard to recycle plastic program in effect
Plastic items must now be placed in Hefty Renew orange bags.
Not off to the races, Pima County suspends horse racing at the Rillito Racetrack in 2025 amid procurement controversy
County halts the process to ensure fair competition and assess the track's condition.
Tucson Audubon Society Gets Closer to choosing a New Name
Organization wants a future without the controversial "Audubon" associations
US Air Force challenges EPA’s emergency order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site
Military contests EPA’s jurisdiction and urgency of PFAS threats at Tucson site.
"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks with 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.
AZ Supreme Court: State not responsible for TUSD desegregation expenses
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state does not have to reimburse Pima County for taxes levied for Tucson Unified’s programs stemming from its decades-long desegregation case.
Monsoon brings mixed emotions for road workers
The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.
Historic homes near University of Arizona relocating
Developer Capstone Communities gave Joel Ireland, a resident of the West University neighborhood, the historic homes to be placed on a plot of land he owns.
Sharing lived experience with keen observation.
On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums.
Air conditioning improvements begin at TUSD schools
The funding comes from a voter-approved bond passed last fall.
The Buzz: Re-using finite resources in Southern Arizona
People go to notable lengths to get as much as they can out of some of the area's limited resources
Monsoon storm activity picking up late in the week
Some areas in Southeastern Arizona could see wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.
Public meeting will discuss new Sabino Canyon visitor center
The Thursday meeting will include a first look at initial plans for the redesign
Local businesses set up community water stations in the face of extreme heat
The new community partnership is an effort to keep unhoused Tucsonans safe.
Pima County heat-related deaths in June topped 2023's totals
Days with high temperatures also saw a notable increase from the previous year.
