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This week on The Press Room: Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva is sworn into Congress, and Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar raises concerns about ICE deporting immigrant crime victims.
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Roundtable discussion on the week's headlines from local, trusted, and experienced AZ journalists.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This week on The Press Room: Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva is sworn into Congress, and Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar raises concerns about ICE deporting immigrant crime victims.
Today at 8:30AM on NPR 89.1 and at 8:30PM on PBS 6 and NPR 89.1:
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This week on Arizona Spotlight: Host Mark McLemore visits with Dr. Gary Auerbach to discuss his book "We Walk in Beauty," plus, discover what was happening in Tucson during the American Revolution from local historian Mauro Trejo IV.
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Rich in the fundamental elements of creativity and freedom, Southern Arizona is home to an arts scene that defies expectation. Each week, Arizona Spotlight explores the local creative community,…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This week on Arizona Spotlight: Host Mark McLemore visits with Dr. Gary Auerbach to discuss his book "We Walk in Beauty," plus, discover what was happening in Tucson during the American Revolution from local historian Mauro Trejo IV.
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Neighbors are set to weigh in and inquire today about the likely student housing complex planned for Sunshine Mile.
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New housing development to build over The Rock in historic district
Neighbors are set to weigh in and inquire today about the likely student housing complex planned for Sunshine Mile.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Neighbors are set to weigh in and inquire today about the likely student housing complex planned for Sunshine Mile.
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The Pima County Adult Detention Center confirmed this morning that the suspect of the deadly hit-and-run near the University of Arizona campus, Louis John Artal, was released yesterday on a $250,000 bond.
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Triple hit-and-run suspect released on bond
Louis John Artal’s bond was $250,000 cash.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Pima County Adult Detention Center confirmed this morning that the suspect of the deadly hit-and-run near the University of Arizona campus, Louis John Artal, was released yesterday on a $250,000 bond.
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Recently renamed as Lotus Lounge, a UA cultural resource center is uniting with other groups in hopes for better communication with administrators amid DEI-related changes.
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Asian American student group copes with name change, UA centralization
Recently renamed as Lotus Lounge, a UA cultural resource center is uniting with other groups in hopes for better communication with administrators amid DEI-related changes.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Recently renamed as Lotus Lounge, a UA cultural resource center is uniting with other groups in hopes for better communication with administrators amid DEI-related changes.
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U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn in to Congress by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday.
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After a seven-week wait, Rep. Adelita Grijalva is sworn in to Congress
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson had delayed the swearing-in during the government shutdown.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn in to Congress by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday.
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Mansfeld Magnet Middle School presented their brand-new garden education project this week, sponsored by Sprouts Farmer’s Market. The grocery chain got the naming rights after donating the first million to the project.
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Mansfeld Middle School celebrates the grand opening of Sprouts House
A story in pictures: The launch of a unique garden program that nurtures life skills, community involvement, and critical thinking.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Mansfeld Magnet Middle School presented their brand-new garden education project this week, sponsored by Sprouts Farmer’s Market. The grocery chain got the naming rights after donating the first million to the project.
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Thousands gathered downtown on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Tucson’s 36th Annual All Souls Procession, a community tradition that blends remembrance with art and celebration.
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Tucson spirit set ablaze by 36th annual All Souls festivities
A story in pictures: One of Tucson’s largest events of the year returns to honor the dead in communion.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thousands gathered downtown on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Tucson’s 36th Annual All Souls Procession, a community tradition that blends remembrance with art and celebration.
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The government shutdown has made it to day 40, but Tucson’s Saguaro National Park West is still accessible thanks to Western National Parks, an Oro Valley-based nonprofit.
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Local nonprofit helps keep Saguaro National Park West accessible during shutdown
Saguaro West and three other federal sites in Arizona are open to visitors thanks to Western National Parks.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The government shutdown has made it to day 40, but Tucson’s Saguaro National Park West is still accessible thanks to Western National Parks, an Oro Valley-based nonprofit.
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Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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Will Border Wall Construction Deplete Desert Springs?
Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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In Arizona, voters chose community organizer Miranda Schubert to represent Ward 6 on the Tucson City Council, according to unofficial results.
DSA support helped progressive Schubert win Tucson City Council seat
The democratic socialist’s policy positions could shift the balance of high-profile council debates.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In Arizona, voters chose community organizer Miranda Schubert to represent Ward 6 on the Tucson City Council, according to unofficial results.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown on Tuesday as they considered several items that dealt with funding gaps for social services.
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Pima Co. supervisors approve costs for infant nutrition services but punt vote for refugee, food bank aid
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown as they considered several funding decisions for social services.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown on Tuesday as they considered several items that dealt with funding gaps for social services.
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The Tucson community copes with the food insecurity crisis. Also, A tragedy takes the lives of three UA students;William Shatner brings "The Wrath of Khan" to Tucson; and remembering Diane Ladd.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Tucson community copes with the food insecurity crisis. Also, A tragedy takes the lives of three UA students;William Shatner brings "The Wrath of Khan" to Tucson; and remembering Diane Ladd.
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City of Tucson officials say that traffic safety improvements have been in the works since 2023, for the intersection of Euclid and 2nd Street where the fatal hit-and-run collision took the lives of three University of Arizona students last week.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
City of Tucson officials say that traffic safety improvements have been in the works since 2023, for the intersection of Euclid and 2nd Street where the fatal hit-and-run collision took the lives of three University of Arizona students last week.
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Democrats had a good night in Pima County local elections Tuesday, winning three Tucson City Council seats, according to early election results.
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Democrats sweep Tucson City Council seats in Pima County election
“People are ready to fight back,” a Democratic state legislator says.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Democrats had a good night in Pima County local elections Tuesday, winning three Tucson City Council seats, according to early election results.
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Early election results show three school funding measures — a budget override and two bond issues — passing in Pima County.
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Pima County votes yea on school budget measures
TUSD, Sunnyside and Flowing Wells are set to direct millions toward salaries and improvements.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Early election results show three school funding measures — a budget override and two bond issues — passing in Pima County.
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Most Sundays, the Kingfisher restaurant in Tucson is closed. But this Sunday, the restaurant known for its old-school decor and seafood entrees opened its doors to feed furloughed federal workers and their families.
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Tucson’s Kingfisher restaurant feeds 450 furloughed federal workers, family members
Sunday lunch was the first of four planned free meals, owner Jacki Kuder says.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Most Sundays, the Kingfisher restaurant in Tucson is closed. But this Sunday, the restaurant known for its old-school decor and seafood entrees opened its doors to feed furloughed federal workers and their families.
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SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed.About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed.About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, said Friday he feels more optimistic than in recent weeks about negotiating an end to the ongoing government shutdown.
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Sen. Kelly says he feels ‘better’ about ending government shutdown
Separately, Rep. Ciscomani signals openness to working with Democrats to extend ACA enhanced subsidies.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, said Friday he feels more optimistic than in recent weeks about negotiating an end to the ongoing government shutdown.
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A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
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Southern Arizona healthcare leaders warn of devastating impact from federal funding cuts
Executives from TMC, Banner and El Rio Health shared insights during a panel event with the regional business community.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
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Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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SNAP benefits must continue, judge rules. Here’s how local officials have reacted to the expected cutoff
Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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Scientists say winters are warming faster than other seasons, which might feel like a good thing if you live in the midwest or northeast or anywhere you have to shovel snow. In the Southwest, however, warming temperatures could have unintended consequences.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scientists say winters are warming faster than other seasons, which might feel like a good thing if you live in the midwest or northeast or anywhere you have to shovel snow. In the Southwest, however, warming temperatures could have unintended consequences.
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The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on the growth of data centers, but new analysis shows it’s not that simple.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on the growth of data centers, but new analysis shows it’s not that simple.
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President Trump met with Chinese President Xi, as the nations are engaged in a tough trade war, covering everything from agriculture to advanced technology. The two leaders agreed to something of a trade truce, each making some concessions.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi, as the nations are engaged in a tough trade war, covering everything from agriculture to advanced technology. The two leaders agreed to something of a trade truce, each making some concessions.
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