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Raising the Age to Buy Tobacco

Tucson is considering raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes in an effort to curb smoking among teens.

Arizona Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent in October

The labor force increased by just over 16,300, and the economy added 23,300 jobs.

Playing Tag with Hummingbirds

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Luis Alberto Urrea on "The House of Broken Angels"; flutist Gary Stroutsos on playing music in sacred places; and Nancy Stanley on founding the stand-up comedy "Estrogen Hour".

Crews Get 'Good Handle' on Fire Near Elgin

Sympathetic conditions aided the efforts of fire crews, who expected more containment by Thursday evening.

Pima County Voters Set Midterm Election Record

Turnout was its highest yet, and voters are still being counted.

Uber Says it Will Offer Rides at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

The UberMILITARY program matches riders with drivers who have base access.

Busy I-10 Rest Stop Opens After Closing for Almost a Year

Multimillion-dollar renovation complete, the Sacaton stop is the only rest area between Casa Grande and Phoenix.

Pima County Recorder Still Counting Votes Despite Republican Objections

GOP leaders are suing to stop signature verification on ballots.

Familiar Name Will Lead Kirkpatrick Staff

Ron Barber is out of retirement to join the Kirkpatrick team.

"The War of the Worlds" Returns to the Silver Screen in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Celebrating sobriety with members of the Tohono O'odham nation; why a high school senior in Tucson wrote a book that explores his family's Indian heritage; Nostalgia for the kind of foods you just can't get anymore.

Tucson Police Focusing on Opioids

The department wants other law enforcement agencies to join their efforts.

Wednesday is the Last Day to Mail Your Ballot

If you miss that deadline, you can still drop your early ballot off at a voting location.

Arizona Supreme Court Explains 'Invest in Ed' Decision

The justices wrote why they kicked the Invest in Education initiative off the ballot

Drug 'Take-Back Day' Chance to Dispose of Old Prescriptions

The DEA is partnering with local law enforcement Saturday to collect unneeded or expired prescription drugs.

Sen Jon Kyl on Drought, Nuclear Treaties and Trade

The senator from Arizona made his first official trip to Tucson.

The 11th Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight

Light the jack-o-lantern, turn up the radio, and grab a few pieces of trick-r-treat candy to enjoy a collection of seasonal stories designed to thrill and chill!

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