Meet a Sierra Vista civil rights pioneer
For Dorothy Coston-Tompkins, it’s about service, investing in people, and creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to have their voices heard.
Arizona Republicans disavow wide-ranging bribery allegation
The allegations were first shared in a legislative hearing last week focused on elections.
Changes coming to public transit system in Sierra Vista
Routes are being consolidated and fares eliminated.
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.
‘It’s not just about salary’: Workers’ market gives employees opportunities, help against inflation headwinds
Hourly wages in the state grew 5.7% from December 2021 to December 2022.
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.
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.
The Buzz: Black History in Southern Arizona
New efforts are being made to bring contributions by the area's Black population to light.
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.
"Citizen / Enemy" at the Tucson Desert Art Museum looks at the legacy of Japanese incarcerations during World War II.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Yume Japanese Garden is a dream come true for founder Patricia Deridder; and director Natalia Almada on the connections between humanity, technology & nature in her film "Users."
Children of the Holocaust: The survival story of Pawel Lichter.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: An upcoming benefit looks to bring peace back to Sonoran Desert skies; and a new song from Gabrielle Pietrangelo.
In a pickle: Major League Pickleball launches season in Mesa
The popular recreational game, which has been described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, now has become a fast-growing professional sport.
NFL will offer free CPR training during Super Bowl week
The NFL and American Heart Association will provide free CPR education throughout the week as part the NFL Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center.
