Phone Talk, Text While Driving Illegal in Tucson
Ban starts Monday; first offense can bring $250 fine, or get in a crash and pay $500.
Pima County Launches Emergency Alert System
Notifications will come via cell phone text message or email.
Meeting at the Intersection of Diplomacy and Science
Ambassadors, science advisers, researchers to tackle science diplomacy topics.
Episode 122: A Workforce Pipeline for Tucson Manufacturers
Plus, analysis of Monsanto greenhouse plans; churches offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.
RTA Gets Money for Riders Who May Be Just Out of Range
The grant will go toward a program to help residents with the "first mile/last mile" issue.
Rocket Manufacturer to Boost Tucson Economy with 200 Jobs
Vector Space Systems will add $225 million to the local GDP over the next five years.
New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing
Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan
Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility
Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.
Ukraine Crisis, Other Global Politics Imperil OSIRIS-REx Mission
Team plans to use rocket which runs on a Russian-made engine; Canadian government funding couldn't be secured.
Project Aims to Detain Rainwater to San Pedro River Aquifers
Goal is to have water make its way into river, keeping it flowing even in dry seasons.
AZ Week: State Economic Growth Slow But Steady, Experts Say
Tucson job growth under 1% since 2012, will continue lagging for couple more years, report figures show.
Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract
U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
Tucson Develops New Smartphone App to Fight Graffiti
"MyTucson" is used by the city to help with problem; study says it spent about $1M on graffiti removal in 2012.
NASA Changes Worry Tucson Planetary Science
New grant-funding structure promises more money for planetary research, but local scientist negative impacts.
Pima Ends Photo Radar Program
Board voted 4-0 not to renew traffic camera contract; supervisors may consider another version, targeting school zones.
