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Nick Delamere is studying how our every-lengthening life span is outpacing the biology of our lenses.

Episode 125: Our Lengthening Life Span is Outpacing the Biology of our Eyes’ Lenses

Can we reverse vision loss with artificial lenses?
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent Nick Robbs

Agents’ Mental Health; Monastery Development; Organ Donation

Developer Ross Rulney explains how he plans to preserve Tucson's Benedictine Monastery.
A section of the barrier separating the U.S. and Mexico.

150 Arizona Guard Troops to be Deployed Along Border

Federal Government will pay all the cost, according to Gov. Doug Ducey.

Unforgotten: Season 1, Episode 2

Cassie and Sunny dig deeper into Jimmy’s murder, which involved torture.
UA basketball coach Sean Miller agreed to forfeit $1 million if charged in federal investigation.

Regents Approve Changes to Basketball Coach Sean Miller's Contract

An amendment says Miller will give up $1M if he faces criminal charges due to investigation.
Young toka players walk across the Verna N. Enos Toka Field.

Toka: An Old Game Gaining New Popularity

With younger players picking up the Tohono O'odham game toka, three generations of women take the field at the same time.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Possibly Rabid Fox Spotted in Saguaro National Park

Animal approached hiker Wednesday.

Gary Stroutsos: Living a Dream of Music

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona teachers rally to improve education funding; an old sport gains new popularity among women & girls of the Tohono O'odham nation; and a love letter to the Pima County Library Book Bike.
Snow blankets Summerhaven in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Study to Look at Options for Summerhaven's Main Road

Pima transportation official says traffic congestion can be an issue during snow storms, summer weekends.
Mint grows on a Central Arizona farm in February, 2018.

Bill Aims to Reduce Rate of Suicide Among Farmers

The proposal would create outlets like counseling for agricultural workers under financial and emotional stress.
Santa Cruz County officials touring the extent of the damage from the sewer pipe break in Nogales, Arizona. (July, 2017)

AZ Legislature Tells Congress to Stop Forcing Nogales to Pay for Sewer Line

State lawmakers are getting involved in a dispute over the cross-border sewer pipe.
A March 28 community meeting at Tucson's former Benedictine monastery over planned development around the building.

Tucson Developer Facing Neighborhood Ire Over Monastery Proposal

Community leaders say plans do not fit historic landmark's surroundings.
A Large Aperture Scintillometer stands beside a field planted with durum wheat.

Lifeblood of the Desert: Can Technology Solve Yuma's Water Woes?

Scientists hope cutting edge tech will allow farmers to zero in on water usage and efficiency.
Fire crews at Tucson International Airport welcome the first arrival of a maiden flight at the airport.

Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year

Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.
Tohono O'odham basket weaver Terrol Dew Johnson, seated left, gives a workshop outside the Arizona State Museum. Johnson is one of the master artists who participated in the museum's series.

Museum Series Supports Emerging Native American Artists

Pairs emerging artists with experienced potters and basket weavers from all over the Southwest.
Teachers gather on the steps at Tucson High before walking downtown to protest for better pay.

Tucson Teachers Demand Better Pay During Downtown March

Hundreds marched from two schools and plan weekly demonstrations to get lawmakers' attention.

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