Children of the Holocaust: The story of a survivor from the former Soviet Union
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Marcus Doe and his organization WeReconcile are hoping to reconnect adult children with their estranged fathers.
Appeals court: Arizona early voting system is constitutional
The three-judge panel rejected the Arizona Republican Party’s argument that mail-in voting violates the secrecy clause in the state Constitution.
State supreme court finds Marana in violation of water treatment costs
The decision was released on Tuesday, Jan 17.
Bisbee-Douglas International Airport runway repaving moving forward
The Board of Supervisors agreed to a grant program to help fund the project.
Arizona hires new directors for corrections, public safety
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Tuesday that Ryan Thornell will take over the DOC while Tempe Police Chief Jeffrey Glover will be the next head of the DPS.
Neighbors sue Arizona city to restore water cut in drought
Homeowners in Rio Verde Foothills, located in unincorporated Maricopa County, sued Scottsdale, demanding that access to the city's water supply be restored.
Sierra Vista celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Plans had to change due to weather but it didn't dampen the enthusiasm.
African American Museum of Southern Arizona opens
The museum officially opened on Saturday, Jan. 14 and is located at the University of Arizona.
More than 41,000 sandhill cranes in Southern Arizona
Arizona birders can see the cranes in person at the annual Wings over Willcox Bird & Nature Festival.
Forest Service resumes cleanup of abandoned mines near Prescott after pause
The project, which was split into two because of funding issues and to avoid interfering with the owls, began in December 2021.
Vertical farm in Avondale promotes sustainability, technology, water conservation
It uses uses 99% less water than a traditional farm and grows seasonal produce year round – all without soil or anyone driving a tractor.
Hobbs wants to undo school voucher expansion
The Governor's budget proposal says the expansion is siphoning money from underfunded public schools and would cost $1.5 billion dollars over the next decade.
Sierra Vista swears in new mayor
A new Mayor Pro Tem was also sworn in.
Richard Thomas on what it means to be Atticus Finch.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Wiesenthal" brings a message of tolerance to the stage of the Invisible Theatre, and meet 2023 Tucson Jazz Festival star Matthew Whitaker.
The Buzz speaks with two newly-elected officials: Juan Ciscomani and Katie Hobbs
Both have been on the jobs for several days, but have been confronted by the politics of their new positions.
