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VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15% of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.

The Buzz: Southern Arizona’s role in “Peace Through Deterrence”

Titan missile silos once surrounded the area, and from churches to plant nurseries, the remnants are everywhere.

VA job cuts loom but deadline moves

Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.

Ruben Gallego becomes first Latino U.S. Senator from Arizona

Gallego will serve on the Banking, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and the Energy and Natural Resources committees.

A tale of true love that began in Tucson in 1943 continues today...

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit Valley of the Moon; Marquez Price on "digital detoxing"; and 65 years of local television history in the AZPM Video Archive.

VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center

Expansions to mental health and emergency services are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Housing Our Honored: Tucson organization helps homeless Veterans transition into civilian life

Esperanza En Escalante is helping hundreds of homeless Veterans find permanent housing and support services.

Ten-Minute Dramas returns with "Daughter Putting On Airs".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: UA receives a historic donation of WWII memorabilia; visitors to the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books share "A Book I Love"; and an essay about the beauty of Agua Caliente Hill.

USS Arizona collection grows at UA

The public can get a first-hand look at life on-board.

A Show about Healing

Spiritually, Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally.

Honoring African American soldiers from last century

Descendants and others gather for 2nd Annual Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Salute

Crews remove invasive plants from Arizona waterways to conserve water, better ecosystem

Efforts along the Verde River and its tributaries to remove introduced plants can prevent monocultures while also getting water to a Phoenix-area reservoir.

Keel laid for USS Arizona fast-attack sub

No Navy ship has been named Arizona since 1941.

‘Somebody special for our 500th ride’

100-year-old WWII veteran flies with Grounded No More

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