Jan. 8 Permanent Memorial Planning Begins New Stage
Three years after tragedy, location selected at Pima County Courthouse; design ideas underway.
New Plans for Some of TUSD's Closed Schools
Two of 11 will be used as daycares, another sold; less vandalism, better security on empty buildings than closures that took place in 2010.
3 Decades Later: Mental Health Suit Against AZ Settled
Arnold vs. Sarn began in 1981, alleged state did not appropriately fund comprehensive mental health system.
Pima Ends Photo Radar Program
Board voted 4-0 not to renew traffic camera contract; supervisors may consider another version, targeting school zones.
AZ Week: 2014 Could Bring New Political Landscape to State
The new year brings midterm election cycle; come Nov. Arizona voters deciding on new governor, Congress seats.
Financial Issues Topping List in 2014 for Tucson, Pima County
Budget deficits, lagging economy, lead local governments to look to job creation.
Jan. 8 Permanent Memorial to Honor Victims, Tucson Community
Nearly three years after tragedy, official memorial underway; will be located at the Pima County Courthouse.
Pima County Considers Traffic Camera Changes
Board to choose whether to turn them off, keep them on, or change how traffic cameras work.
Local Kids Benefit from Nationally Recognized Ecology Program
Manzo Elementary School's sustainable infrastructure, projects also yield academic results in math, science.
CPS Caseload Referrals Approach Halfway Mark
3,100 of 6,500 uninvestigated reports of child abuse, neglect now assigned to agency for followup work.
30% of Arizonans Hitting Road for Holidays
ADOT advises 1.9M state residents who will travel to take precautions for variances in weather.
AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
Mexican Tradition of Tamales Reigns During Holidays
Tucson market works overtime to keep up with culinary tradition between Thanksgiving and New Year.
AZ Unemployment Rate Down in November
7.8% jobless, down from October's 8.2%; retail shopping season ramp-up, overall improvement cited.
NPR: Half-Million Eligible for Deferred Deportation Yet to Apply
Numbers have slowed to trickle after hundreds of thousands applied in early months of program.
