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Spotlight Session: Andrew Collberg

Listen to an interview with critically-acclaimed Tucson artist Andrew Collberg, including music from his forthcoming album.

Special Legislative Session – Day 2

Ballot measure to make workplace unionizing more difficult passes on voice vote, final vote and adjournment set for Wednesday.

The Grand Canyon and the Colorado River

Big changes in the river corridor over the last 150 years

New Sun Tran Labor Contract Maintains City Funded Health Insurance

New offer hinged on job security assurances, but freezes wages and maintains city-funded health insurance.

Tucson's 235th Birthday

A number of events are being held this month, as part of the anniversary of the founding of Tucson, on August 20, 1775, when Hugo O'Connor established the new presidio.

Teamsters Ratify Contract, Sun Tran Strike Ends

Sun Tran and union agree to two-year contract, regular routes and schedules return today.

Tucson's Reid Park Zoo to Get Bigger

"Expedition Tanzania" will increase the number of elephants at the zoo and involve them in an entirely new education component.

Arizona Mentally Ill Losing Services

On July 1st the state cut funding support for 12,000 mental health patients who do not qualify for the state's Medicaid program.

State’s Concealed Weapons Laws Change

The new law, now in effect, lets more people carry concealed weapons.

Democratic Candidate for AZ Treasurer

Andrei Cherny says he has an economic plan to make Arizona a magnet for innovators and entrepreneurs.

1070 Appeal Filed

The state is continuing the fight on 1070, hoping that an Appeals Court will reinstate much of the law.

Tucson Police Chief Supports SB1070 Injunction

Chief Roberto Villaseñor says the ruling will give the courts a chance to figure out how law enforcement officials deal with immigration issues.

U.S. District Judge Suspends Key Parts of SB1070, Lets Others Stand

Judge rules U.S. could "suffer irreparable harm" if the immigration law is allowed to stand.

Arizona Governor Says State Will Appeal Partial Injunction of SB1070

Gov. Jan Brewer calls U.S. District Court ruling “a bump in the road.”

Arizona AG Reacts To SB1070 Ruling

Terry Goddard says immigration law was “election year grandstanding.”

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