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The Buzz: Why a 32-year-old federal law has failed to bring Native American remains home

A federal law was supposed to ensure returns of most remains by 1995. So why are thousands of Arizona tribal remains still not back with their people?

The Bisbee Deportation, 105 years later

Go beyond the basics and learn what happened before and after the infamous labor rights dispute

Three Tucson museums open for free Saturday

They are taking part in Smithsonian Magazine's Free Museum Day.

Governor establishes Navajo Code Talker holiday

Now every August 14, the state of Arizona will recognize the Navajo U.S Marines in World War II who created an unbreakable code.

Exoplanets get starring role in Sierra Vista exhibit

The traveling program is designed with COVID-19 concerns in mind.

Douglas is turning to tourism for an economic boost

The city is conducting tours twice a month in the community.

Clues Mount in Tucson Painting Theft

One year after "Woman-Ochre" was found, more evidence links to New Mexico couple.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.

Honoring Dunbar School's Past, Reshaping its Future

Groups have plans for former segregated Tucson school buildings.

A Desert Museum for Art and History

Tucson has two different attractions with "desert museum" in their names.

Tucson Crowds Grow in Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo's Garden

Exhibit attracts many who otherwise wouldn't visit Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Tucson Museum of Art Wins $93K Grant for Refugees

Programs will focus on creative expression and English-language acquisition.

MOCA Executive Director Samuel Ireland to Step Down

A national search for his successor is underway.

A Love for Egypt from Arizona

Decades-old group focuses on ancient Egypt and its architecture.

Tucson Museum of Art's CEO to Retire after Decade on Job

Robert Knight credited with building museum's endowment and national reputation.

Tucson's Oldest Businesses

Tucson is home to at least one business that existed when the area was part of Mexico

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