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Tucson Teacher Receives $5,000 Surprise

José Salcido plans to buy equipment to teach physics with money from grant.

Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision

Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.

Border Patrol Hosts 'Coffee With a Cop' Event in Tucson

Agents and residents enjoy the opportunity to get to know each other on a personal level.

New Technology Helps House Homeless in Tucson

Service connects 30 nonprofits to get homeless people in shelters faster.

Tucson Brewery Opening New Spot, First to Use Equity Crowdfunding Law

Ten Fifty-Five Brewing Company successfully raised funds, and is moving into a new downtown Tucson location.

ChamberLab's Next Project: "1 Song, Played 840 Times, For America!"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Will Arizonans accept a soda tax in the name of education?; non-profit Sun Sounds provides access to print media for those who need it; and Tucsonans tell stories about kindness in our community.

Tucson Police: More Officers, Fewer DUI Checkpoints This Thanksgiving

Last year, law enforcement officers made 333 DUI arrests in Arizona.

Thanksgiving High Temp Could be Hottest on Record in Tucson

Each day of the four-day weekend could see record temperatures, and 2017 may mark hottest year ever in the city.

Pima Supervisors Talk Road-Repairs Tax, Back National Carbon Fee

Supes ask that county staff study the feasibility of swapping a property tax to repair roads for a sales tax.

1 More Flight for Tucson Airport: Overnight to Charlotte, NC

New daily flight will begin Feb. 16. Airport officials tout connectivity to the East Coast.

Avoiding Black Friday? Hold On For Small Business Saturday

Local businesses and groups capitalize on the day with deals, events and free streetcar rides.

AAA: Nearly 1 Million Arizonans Will Travel Thanksgiving Weekend

Many travelers will drive, but an increasing number are flying to their destination.

Tucson Festival of Books Approaching its 10th Anniversary

New authors, improvements planned for March 2018.

Tucson Housing Market Cools as Holidays Approach

Low inventory continues to be a problem, also affecting Tucson's rental market.

Southside Presbyterian, Birthplace of Sanctuary Movement, Honors Former Pastor

50th anniversary of John Fife's ordination will be celebrated with a fundraiser to fix "worn out" facilities.

The Mysterious, Mystical Sound of Gamelan

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Water conservation vs. water crisis; what is it like to be a clown in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?; and Chris Dashiell on the unnerving 1968 film "Targets".

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