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TUSD gets $4 million EPA grant to replace diesel buses with electric fleet

Ten diesel buses are being replaced with electric models, reducing emissions and cutting costs.

Tucson Roadrunners battle uncertainty, changes to keep professional hockey alive in Arizona

Questions surrounding the Roadrunners’ future in Arizona exploded after the relocation of the Coyotes’ hockey operations.

AZ unemployment ticks up, remains low

Joblessness went up slightly for a third time in four months, but remains near historic low.

The Buzz: Take a trip into Kartchner Caverns

We mark 50 years since the cave's discovery and 25 years since it opened to the public with a tour.

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

After being fired in 2023, the employee filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office’s civil rights division.

UA tree watering project aims to conserve water and reduce urban heat

From rainwater harvesting to mulching, researchers find ways to grow resilient trees.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat

The district runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.

Autumn among the aspens.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Lyse Doucet, chief international correspondent for the BBC, receives the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the UA School of Journalism; and Richard Cachor Taylor's talks about his book "Birds of Arizona".

Pima County advances plans for Santa Cruz River conservation and wildlife refuge

New partnership aims to protect the Santa Cruz River’s riparian habitat and promote environmental education.

Why AP called the Arizona Senate race for Ruben Gallego

At the time the AP called the race, Gallego led Lake with 50% of the vote to 48%

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

The decision came Sunday after voter rights groups complained of delays in vote counting and in notifying voters about signature problems.

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

The groups argued that tens of thousands of Arizonans could be disenfranchised

The Buzz: How the world covers U.S. elections

We talk to journalists from around the globe about the U.S. headlines in their countries.

DUSK Music Festival returns to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Voices from the Tucson Pride Festival; emerging UA filmmakers take the stage at San Diego Comic-Con; and historian David Leighton shares the star-studded story of Nick C. Hall.

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