NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?
Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.
Pima County, UA Working to Eradicate Invasive Bullfrogs
Species has been threatening native frogs, toads, wildlife in central Tucson restoration area.
Researchers Use Social Media to Study Nutrition Patterns
Survey participants used Twitter to document everything they ate and drank, and why, for 3 days.
First Tucson Modern Streetcar Arrives Friday
After 1,600-mile journey from Clackamas, Ore., manufacturing plant; city will spend next month testing it.
Historic Park's Pond Drying Because of Drought
Distinctive desert-meets-swamp characteristic of Tucson's Agua Caliente Park is slowly disappearing.
Grijalva Says No Child Left Behind Has Been Unsuccessful
US rep. held education town hall Tuesday, expressed program hasn't helped close achievement gap.
Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower
US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.
Voters Ho-Hum About Tucson Primary Election
Uncontested races leave electorate unmotivated; 2 matchups in general election may generate more interest.
UA's First Day of Class Sees Student Increase in Some Areas
Growth in freshmen diversity to 41.3%; but first-year student numbers down slightly from last year.
New AZ Regulations Better Define Midwives' Scope Of Practice
State's department of health released changes this summer; Tucson midwife discusses how these affect her work.
Tucson Primary Election Tuesday, But Nothing to Decide
Candidates in Wards 3, 5, 6 unopposed in primary; contests in 2 races for November general election.
Korean Students Study U.S. Support For Children of Incarcerated Parents
Four undergradutes travel 7,000 miles to visit Pima Prevention Partnership and other U.S. groups.
US Education Secretary Touring West, Including AZ
Stops in Tucson, Phoenix area, Yuma next month as part of focus on pre-school, college affordability, immigration.Musician Charlie Daniels Comes to Tucson
Legendary performer for more than five decades; singer, guitar and fiddle player.
Members of 'DREAM9' Speak About Time in Detention, Asylum
After release they asked for humanitarian parole, say despite hardships detention was worth it.
