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Memorial Day Weekend travel could break records

AAA predicts a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will travel between Thursday and Monday, mostly by car and plane. Here's what to know if you're one of them.

Paid parking in Tucson will be extended beginning June

Car users will have to pay for parking on Saturdays until 7 p.m.

The Master - Apprentice program preserves not only mariachi, but women in mariachi.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sound Fiction returns with James Mustard's "Homestead on Bellatrix Prime"; celebrating the return of the Elegant Trogon to Madera Canyon; and "A Book I Love" from Cyclovia Tucson 2025.

Going the distance!

Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.

Adelita Grijalva announces her CD7 run, the Trump Administration revokes student visas

Plus, tariffs affecting auto production in Mexico, former state lawmaker Justine Wadsack files suit against the city of Tucson, and more.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.

Tucson Wagon and History Museum

Take a trip to the Tucson Wagon and History Museum.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.

All Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad Christmas Train!

Step aboard the Verde Canyon Christmas Train for a magical holiday ride through Arizona!

New Arizona Transportation Institute enlists help from state universities for road issues

Engineering researchers will work on new surface compounds and ways to reduce highway repair costs

ADOT takes new step in Tucson-to-Phoenix passenger rail service

Regional transportation officials will use federal grant to further study the long-discussed project.

How BICAS bridges bicycles, art and community.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Ittai Sopher, a former Arizona Spotlight producer who became a "Jeopardy" champion; Marquez Price on the value of doing a digital detox; and "Stories that Soar!" features young kids thinking about big emotions.

New signs light up Miracle Mile and midtown Tucson

The neon creations recall the neighborhood's historic role in the area.

New protected bicycle lanes opening in downtown Tucson

Project on Stone Avenue also adds pedestrian crosswalks and landscaping

UA research focuses on making lithium ion batteries safer

Fires that break out because of overheating batteries is causing concern for electric car drivers.

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