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Gabrielle Giffords waving to the crowd at a Jan. 8, 2012 anniversary vigil of the shooting that took six lives and left her and 12 others wounded.

Politicians Scramble to Fill Giffords' Void

Potential candidates from both parties consider their options

AZ Week: Water Legislation Needed, Expert Says

State faces 'critical threshold' in 2035, when usage will exceed supply
Gov. Jan Brewer Monday vetoed Rio Nuevo legislation that Tucson businesses wanted to help with downtown redevelopment.

AZ Week: Brewer Wants to Spend Some, Save More

Mental health, state computers, Child Protective Services may see upgrades
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, north of Tucson, in January 2012.

Snowy Winter Brings Skiers, Spending to Mt. Lemmon

Favorable weather conditions and an early season start boost Summerhaven's still-recovering economy
Sandhill Cranes in Flight

Snowbirds Star in Annual Celebration

Hundreds flock to Willcox for business-boosting birding festival
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking north from a ridge line south of the site.

Copper at the Crossroads Part 2: To Dig or Not to Dig?

Both sides weigh in over the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine southeast of Tucson
Gabrielle Giffords waving to the crowd at a Jan. 8, 2012 anniversary vigil of the shooting that took six lives and left her and 12 others wounded.

Tucson Remembers

2,000 welcome Giffords back home in joyful, emotional evening
A new memorial, quietly erected in the days before the tragedy's anniversary, marks the place where six died and 13 more were wounded.

One Year Later, Tucson Prepares to Honor a Tragedy

On the first anniversary of the January 8, 2011 shooting, Arizonans gather for vigils, memorials
John Maggio's documentary film "Billy the Kid" will debut on the PBS series American Experience on Tuesday, January 10th on PBS-HD Channel 6.

Billy the Kid

Filmmaker John Maggio talks about his new documentary on one of the Old West's most famous outlaws, airing on the PBS series American Experience January 10th.

'Some Thrived, Some Died'

New book chronicles the history of Arizona mining towns past and present.
Mark Kelly says U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords continues to improve, including long walks and more speaking ability.

Kelly: Giffords Speaking in Full Sentences

Wounded congresswoman's recovery measured in weekly improvement

Beyond Sprawl: Rethinking Development in Tucson

In part 4, AZPM examines the lessons of the city's past growth and how they may shape the Tucson of the future
In 1950, the average home was 1,600 square feet. In 2000, it surged to 2,500 square feet. The design students want to reverse the trend and, in 2030, drastically reduce the average American home size to 800 square feet.

Beyond Sprawl: Not Your Mother's Suburb

Part 2 of the Fronteras Desk series talks to students learning from today's housing to reimagine tomorrow's communities
A solitary manhole cover marks a stalled development in suburban Phoenix.

Beyond Sprawl: The Southwest Zombie Problem

Part 1 of the Fronteras Desk series explores how Southwestern cities cope with planned communities that never were
Tucson City Hall

New Mayors Pledge Cooperation, Economic Help

Phoenix, Tucson leaders discuss agendas, philosophies, tactics for next four years
The Wilhelm family found peace and closeness in Arizona's wine country.

Web Feature: In Wine and War

Two Gulf War veterans find a new start in Arizona’s wine country

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