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Reyes Suarez at the Mission Branch of the Pima County Library, where he works as a Library Technology Assistant.

Tucsonan Who 'Was Always Scared to Come to the Library' Grows Up to Work There

Mission Library technical assistant says a grandfather's influence took him to a place he feared growing up.
Lorenzo Romero is Governor Doug Ducey's director of the office of strategic budget planning. He presents the governor's 2016-2017 budget proposal in Tucson.

Tucsonans Want More School Funding in Governor's Budget

Supporters of community college, technical education say past cuts should be reversed.
Matt Kopec, Democratic state representative.

Democrat Appointed to Vacant Tucson Legislative Seat

Matt Kopec, aide to City Councilwoman Uhlich, named by Board of Supervisors.
New Yorker Brian Kent with his Nissan Leaf, which he's driving to all of the lower 48 states to promote electric vehicles.

New Yorker's Electric-Powered Road Trip Reaches Tucson

Brian Kent is cruising through the lower 48 states to show electric vehicles just need a place to plug in
Eleazar Castellanos at the Southside Worker Center.

Under the Sun

Andrew Brown talks to people about the realities of life in Southern Arizona, including the struggle to find work.

METRO WEEK: 'Small Step' to Fostering Political Civility

11 of 90 state lawmakers recently took part in a National Institute for Civil Discourse program.

Arizona Spotlight for January 15, 2016

StoryCorps in Tucson preents a grandfather's tale of adventure during World War II; new biography tells the story of the first American woman to become a doctor; Tucson unemployed look for work "Under the Sun".

Legislature Eyes Breaks for Business

Ducey, some legislators want to make the state more business friendly.
Tucson City Hall.

Tucson Faces $12M Budget Deficit by June, More in 2017

As much as $40M by mid 2017 if cuts, new revenues are not applied.
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

Report: A-10 Retirement on Hold So It Can Be Used to Fight ISIS

Defense industry publication says Air Force officials consider it 'critical' in Syria.
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, north of Tucson, in January 2012.

Ski Resorts on Federal Land Must Prove Water Supply

New Forest Service rule will affect three spots in Arizona, including Mount Lemmon.

Golden Eagle Distributors Sold to Phoenix-Based Company

Tucson beverage distributor will be part of state's largest distributor, Hensley Beverage Co.

Number of Tucson Homes Sold in 2015 Rose 10 Percent

Prices up, too; most key statistics rose and grew at higher rates than year earlier.
A new memorial, quietly erected in the days before the tragedy's anniversary, marks the place where six died and 13 more were wounded.

METRO WEEK: Fifth Anniversary of Jan 8 Shootings

Survivors, first responder discuss new gun purchase actions, recall how their lives changed.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan Will Speak in Tucson

Feb 15 lecture set at UA for justice appointed to court in 2010 by Obama.
Violinist Michael Sigler plays on the UMC lawn as the memorial is packed up.

Bell Ceremony Marks Fifth Anniversary of Tucson Shooting

Tucsonans gather as victims names read, each followed by sound of a bell.

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