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Animal Shelters Are Full

If you're thinking about adopting a pet, local shelters say now is a great time to find a cat or dog.
The Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services is celebrating a major renovation that will be dedicated on Thursday October 21st. As a tour of the facility proves, the clinics provide a variety of priceless services and carry a rich history.

Medical Center for Children Celebrates New Chapter

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services unveils major renovation project at its facility near University Medical Center.
Colorful neon signs once played a major role in Tucson's urban landscape. Now several groups have come together in hopes of preserving these historic pieces of neon art.

Tucson Neon Signs Historic Preservation Dilemma

Citizens work to keep the city's iconic signs shining
Kate Kenski Ph.D., a professor at the UA Department of Communications, chimes in on the heated political races in the November election.

Newsmaker Interview: Kate Kenski

A look at voting trends as Election Day nears.
Tucson real estate agent Rah Kohli has proposed a fountain for downtown Tucson area based off of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Kohli believes the proposed fountain could lead to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions.

Bellagio-style Fountains for Downtown Tucson?

Local real estate agent is inspired by Las Vegas attraction and hopes for similar project in Tucson.
Tucson Police Department sergeant in a traffic stop.

TPD Sergeant Maria Hawke

More than 100,000 crimes are committed in Tucson every year.

Proposition 400

The City of Tucson is asking voters next month to hike the two-cent city sales tax , known as the Business Privilege Tax, by a half-cent to help fund core services.
Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Michael Mullen Comes to Tucson

Watch the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Town Hall
Kimberly Craft discuses the closure of neighborhood schools in TUSD.

School Closures

Budget deficits and population shifts are taking toll on schools in Tucson

Core Tax Proposal

Cuts to City Services on the Horizon in Tucson
Dennis Burke

SB 1070 Legal Challenge Update

Dennis Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona provides an update on the legal challenge to SB-1070 that his office is working on.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

Supporters of electric vehicles are excited about the short-term and long-term future

Temple Emanu-El Celebrates Completion of New Torah

Arizona's pioneering Jewish congregation marks the milestone with a public ceremony

Last Minute Push for Votes

As Primary Election Day neared one long time politician tried to give the next generation a helping hand.
Customer shops at thriftstore

Thrift Stores

Thrift stores are thriving in this tough economy as consumers look for ways to make their dollars stretch

City Council Ward 6 Report Card

Steve Kozachik: Council is more business friendly, but asking voters for a raise is a deal breaker.

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