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Mark Candy, collections manager at the University of Arizona Mineral Museum, gives insight and history of the Mineral Museum.

UA Mineral Museum Receives Its Largest Donation Ever

The collection will help create database used for non-destructive sampling technology.
Items found with the body of an undocumented migrant, kept by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner.

Demographics Changing for Migrant Deaths in the Desert

Report shows more people from Central America crossing into the U.S.
the tenth anniversary of the Aspen Fire on Mt. Lemmon; what does the mountain look like now, how is it recovering, concerns for the future

Wildfire on Mount Lemmon Burns 200 Acres

Blaze possibly caused by lightning Sunday evening continues to grow on site of Aspen Fire of decade ago.
Sun

'Excessive Heat' Warning Remains in Effect in AZ

Temperatures to 116 Sunday, with limited outdoor activity advised; monsoon coming, but not soon enough.
Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

AZ Week: Water Supply, Demand Assessed

Colorado River already overdrawn, but all parties acting with urgency
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Museum Lets Raptors Take Wing

Twice-a-day free flights of red-tailed hawks, great horned owls
The monsoon made a big impact this week, and the wet weather was a welcome reprieve from our areas ongoing drought conditions.

2012: The Year in Tucson Weather

Last 12 months had average monsoon, tied for warmest summer ever
The monsoon made a big impact this week, and the wet weather was a welcome reprieve from our areas ongoing drought conditions.

Strong Monsoon May Linger, Expert Says

So far, this year’s summer rains have delivered record-breaking amounts -- but will they last?

Venus Makes Once-In-Lifetime Celestial Cameo

Dozens gather in Tucson to watch planet cross between Earth and sun
Apollo Astronaut Gene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon. Here, he looks at lunar artwork with the artist, Pamela Lee in Tucson May 31, 2012.

Astronauts Debate Future of U.S. Space Program

Apollo and shuttle astronauts say next big goal is overdue

Biosciences Growing Quickly in AZ

Synthetic heart research leading scientific advancements, new research
Reid Park Zoo Area Supervisor Sue Tygielski walks on the main part of the exhibit while Sundzu and his mother Samba walk around the training area.

Pachyderms Pack Into Reid Park Zoo

New $9.7 million dollar elephant exhibit opens Wednesday

What's the Buzz? Backyard Beekeeping

Tucsonans see their honeymakers getting active with spring's arrival
Tucson Festival of Books, 2012

Tucson Festival of Books Wraps Up at UA

4th annual draws thousands to meet authors, browse books, celebrate reading
Winter wonder desert style: an abundance of wildflowers on the bloom. Here, golden poppies.

Desert Splendor: Winter Wildflowers in Abundance

December rains, January warmth mean season arriving early and expected to be good

Tucson, Pima County Consider Changes To Outdoor Lighting Code

Revisions try to balance public safety with preserving the night sky

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