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Frost-edged sand dunes on Mars.

Tracking the seasons on Mars

With the help of University of Arizona cameras, researchers are discovering new insights about the surface of the red planet.
Dozens of gem, mineral and fossil shows are held in Tucson each year. They attract tens of thousands of vendors, buyers and tourists from all over world, who make a significant contribution to the region's economy each year.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.
Bucky Heard and Bill Medley in concert.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers brings songs of love to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Marquez Price's new book "The Backcourt" examines the bonds of family, friendship, and teamwork; and Luis shares what the first year of both high school and the COVID-19 pandemic was like for him in "The Class of 2024".
The U.S. Mint spent 3.69 cents per penny minted in 2024. And it minted 3.2 billion pennies.

Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines

The cost of producing a penny has far exceeded the value of each coin for the past 19 years.

Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons

They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Many people rely on opioids to manage chronic pain.

Native communities in Arizona to receive $500,000 grant to combat opioid misuse

Grant will support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in tribal and urban Indian communities.

Foreclosures up statewide over the past year

Increases could have a variety of causes combining to force people from homes.
Tractors tend a cotton farm in Marana on April 22, 2020.

Arizona AG sues John Deere over right to repair, alleging market monopoly

Case argues Deere’s software locks farmers into costly dealer -only repairs.
PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger speaks at the PBS's Executive Session at the 2017 Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif. PBS is closing its DEI office following executive orders from President Donald Trump aimed at rolling back workplace DEI efforts.

PBS shutters DEI office

The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.

Arizona Illustrated: El Presidio, Milagro, Jazz & Pickleball

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Pickleball’s Popularity

The passion for pickleball is spreading worldwide, and Tucson Arizona has multiple examples.

Tucson Tours: El Presidio Museum

Tucson’s El Presidio marks the city’s birthplace and stands as a testament to its rich cultural heritage.
With nearly 42,000 incarcerated people, Arizona has one of the largest prison populations in the country.

Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years

In one of the 2022 executions, the state was criticized for taking too long to insert an IV for lethal injection into a condemned prisoner.
Arizona House of Representatives member Consuelo Hernandez (left) and Rep. Alma Hernandez (middle) watch as Pima Area Labor Federation Chair Trish Muir speaks at a press conference against Prop. 414.

AZ state Democrats: Tucson must expand public safety funding within existing budget

Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez said the proposed sales tax increase will disproportionately hurt low-income families.
Tucson's University High School seniors prepare their party platforms for the 47th annual AP U.S. Government classes' Mock Election Debate on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2024, in the UHS auditorium.

University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate

AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.
Squad members from the Aviation Center of Excellence from Fort Novosel, Alabama, compete in the grenade assault course during the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Best Squad Competition on Fort Huachuca. August 28, 2023.

AZ House lawmaker asks that feds waive Endangered Species Act for military

Gail Griffin's bill would send a letter with the request to the president and both chambers of Congress.

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