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The first-ever "Tombstone Festival of Western Books" to be celebrated

Residents are holding the event ahead of the Tucson Festival of Books

Poison control, dispensaries on alert as kids who accidentally eat marijuana edibles rises

Parents are advised to treat edibles like household cleansers or weapons – locked away from their children.

Senator announces formation of first-ever Black Caucus in Arizona Legislature

State senator Catherine Miranda made the announcement Monday afternoon.

COVID detectives still dogged by disinformation

Researchers continue confirming the source of the coronavirus at a Chinese wet market

2nd Hobbs pick, head of Arizona child welfare agency, exits

Stewart had been at the helm for only six weeks. He was also the first Black director of the agency.

New archive documents the lives of detained asylum seekers and migrants

The series includes a dozen oral histories, artwork and letters from migrants.

Arizona governor vetoes bill eliminating tax on rentals

The state does not tax rent payments, but many local governments do.

Cochise Supervisors continue expressing election concerns

Board members want the legal authority for 100% hand counts.

Episode 356: Updating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic

More than three years after the emergence of COVID-19, debate continues about how and where it originated.

The Buzz: Black History in Southern Arizona

New efforts are being made to bring contributions by the area's Black population to light.

Ntare A. Gault and Dr. Anna Cooper

Episode 4: February 16, 2023

Penn & Teller visit the Fox Tucson Theatre. Listen to an interview with half of this magical duo -- but which one?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Pamela Mays McDonald on art-ivism and Black Panther culture; and Richard Zoglin writes about how Elvis transformed Las Vegas, and how Vegas transformed the King.

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