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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly.

Giffords, Kelly Form State Gun Control Coalition

Leaders from politics, religion, business, nonprofits join new effort to influence policy.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild at his State of the City address, March 16, 2017.

Mayor: Tucson Will Keep Its Word with Sales Tax Increase

State of City focused Tucson's partnerships in attempt to sell voters on sales tax increase.

Tucson Heat Could Hit Record 95 Degrees Saturday

If forecasts hold, Tucson will tie a 110-year-old daily record; cooler weather expected next week.

Tucson Job Growth Will Lag Rest of Arizona, State Agency Says

Forecast from Office of Economic Opportunity predicts 1.3 percent job growth for Tucson.

Transportation Department Seeks Input on New 5-Year Plan

ADOT's plan includes several projects in Southern Arizona, most along Interstate 10.
Kindergarteners work on an activity at Nosotros Academy.

All-Day Kindergarten Funding Out of Reach for Tucson's Public Schools

Only districts, charters with 90% subsidized lunches are eligible in Gov. Ducey's proposal.
Tucson's Greyhound Bus Station sits at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.

Tucson's Greyhound Station Finds Forever Home

Intercity bus terminal is in permanent home east of downtown after 15 years in a temporary space.
A sign for the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.

Group Hopes Funding Can Give Local Nonprofits Needed Flexibility

The CORE grants, from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, are worth up to $30,000.
One of two Arizona Department of Public Service Helicopters stationed in Tucson.

Spring Weather Draws Hikers, Then Rescue Teams

Many hit the trail unprepared for the reality of hours in the sun.
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law

Want to See State Courts in Action? Appeals Coming to UA

Arizona appeals court will hear civil and criminal cases at the university law school.
Tucson International Airport.

Tech Sector Could Get Boost From New Tucson-San Jose Flight

Flight gives access to companies and investors in Silicon Valley.
Cars drive through the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Houghton Road on Tucson's east side.

Tucson Releases Updated Design to Widen Broadway

27 buildings will be demolished for six lanes from Euclid to Country Club.
The Tucson JCC was the target of a bomb threat in February. The 240 staff and guests who were in the building sheltered in place, in a large ballroom, until law enforcement gave them the all-clear. Some people left, but some went back to their normal activities in the community center.

Does the Jewish Community in Tucson Feel Safe?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A traditional Chinese tale retold on "The Drum & The Story"; and Lisa Napoli on "Ray & Joan: The Man Who Made the McDonald's Fortune and the Woman Who Gave it All Away".
Robert C. Robbins, March 7, 2017

Episode 128: Finalist for UA President Visits Campus

Plus, U.S. refugee ban's effect in Tucson; immigration advice at the Mexican consulate.
The exterior of the JCC in Tucson.

After the Bomb Scare

How safe do Jews feel in Tucson?
A new house.

Tucson House Flipping Down in 2016

Lack of foreclosures, lack of inventory hurts flippers' ability to 'buy low.'

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