Visit Tucson Estimates it Had $213 Million Impact in 2016
Report by the tourism office measured only directly attributable travel to the area.
Documentary Follows Andy Warhol Sculpture from Family Living Room to $3 Million Dollar Auction
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why many Arizona missing persons cases may be getting a new look; Meet the woman behind the voice of Tucson's transit system; Two volunteers who help keep Arizona's parks & trails in shape.
Census Bureau: Arizona's Imports, Exports Drop in 2016
Dollar value of goods moving in and out of the state decreased slightly year-over-year.
Tucson Construction Students Heading to Texas for Hurricane-Recovery Efforts
A group of Pima JTED students will travel to Houston to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva Arrested in New York
Congressman joined pro-immigrant protest outside Trump Tower.
Earth's Gravity to Slingshot Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft to Target Friday
Maneuver uses Earth's gravity rather than fuel to put OSIRIS-REx on course.
The Art of Paying Attention: HoHum, The Great Horned Owl
How the odd tastes of this urban owl sent author & wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut hunting for answers.
The Rogue Theatre Pulls Back the Curtain on Racism with New Play
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson & "the deep and heavy knapsack" of interracial dating; an owl with unusual taste sends Beth Surdut hunting for answers; and an Arizona Vietnam vet shares his story.
Pima County to Get Regular Air-Quality Forecasts
State environmental department to provide a 5-day outlook for the county.
Tucson Nonprofit Mobilizes Groups for Hurricane Relief
The group is gathering supplies to send to Texas and Florida.
TUSD Approves Contract for Superintendent Trujillo
Final approval comes around 6 months after Trujillo was appointed interim superintendent.
UA Telescope Gets First Look at OSIRIS-REx
Spacecraft passing Earth soon for slingshot to asteroid Bennu.
Flu Season Off to an Early Start on UA Campus
Almost 40 cases diagnosed; exact origin unknown.
Tucsonan Ranks Among Nation's Best STEM Students
Selected for honor by science education non-profit
Survey: Construction Firms in AZ Struggle to Find Skilled Workers
Retiring baby boomers, an emphasis on college, and local economic factors play a role.
