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Cochise County to hold new jail tax election after lawsuit challenges 2023 vote

The repeat election comes amid a legal settlement over alleged voter disenfranchisement in previous all mail election.

Federal judge pauses Oak Flat land swap until a SCOTUS decision

The ruling comes two days after arguments were heard.

University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit

University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.

Juan Ciscomani warns he won't support Medicaid cuts, Oak Flat land swap controversy

Plus, UA faculty vote to push back against the Trump admin, Gov. Hobbs signs bill banning encampments on university campuses, and a new member joins the Tucson City Council.

The Buzz: Southern Arizona’s role in “Peace Through Deterrence”

Titan missile silos once surrounded the area, and from churches to plant nurseries, the remnants are everywhere.

Studying the natural partnerships occurring among and between plant and animal species

A University of Arizona evolutionary biologist talks about her study of mutualism.

Tucson Catholics celebrate as Pope Leo XIV becomes first American Pontiff

The Catholic community in Tucson and across the world is celebrating today as Pope Leo XIV is chosen to lead the Church, following the passing of Pope Francis.

Tucson eyes early childhood education cuts amid budget strain

Families and educators urge Tucson leaders to preserve Pima Early Education Program scholarship funding, a vital preschool scholarship program at risk in the proposed city budget.

Covid-19 Five Years Later, a New Life in Arizona

Artist Kenneth Ober is reinventing himself in Bisbee after moving from the Los Angeles area.

A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble

The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the second day of their conclave.

White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope

Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church, the crowd in St. Peter's Square erupted in cheers.

No new pope elected yet after black smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel's chimney

The cardinals are scheduled to vote two more times on Thursday afternoon.

Apache Stronghold asks court to temporarily halt Oak Flat land swap

Apache Stronghold seeks to halt a land swap at Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, as the court weighs religious rights and mining plans ahead of a possible SCOTUS review.

The Master - Apprentice program preserves not only mariachi, but women in mariachi.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sound Fiction returns with James Mustard's "Homestead on Bellatrix Prime"; celebrating the return of the Elegant Trogon to Madera Canyon; and "A Book I Love" from Cyclovia Tucson 2025.

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