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Monsoon Moisture Leads to Drop in Fire Restrictions

Various agencies will lift the restrictions starting on Friday, thanks to seasonal precipitation.

City Annexes Tucson International Airport

Annexation provides tax dollars to the city, assistance to the airport.

Phoenix Office Building Draws Attention as Rumored Shelter for Migrant Kids

The facility is run by MVM, Inc., a Virginia-based company that has strong ties to the federal government.

Lightning-Sparked Blazes Mean Decisions for Fire Managers

Naturally occurring fires can be managed for some benefit, but often must be extinguished for safety concerns.

ADOT Dogs Sniffing Out Crime at Arizona's Interstate Borders

The $30,000 K-9 pilot program is aimed at helping department efforts to reduce drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Initiatives Still Face Tough Road to Ballot

Four groups turned in enough signatures, but there is no guarantee voters will see the initiatives.

In Her Own Words: Helping Migrants and Deportees

Video commentary from Joanna Williams with the Kino Border Initiative.

Congressman Tours Tucson Child Immigrant Detention Center

The Southwest Key immigrant detention center is at capacity, says Congressman Raul Grijalva.

Tucson City Council Prepares Next Step for Parks Bond Election

The council plans to establish an oversight committee to monitor bond funds if voters OK spending.

A Bright Touch: Harpist Christine Vivona

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Voices of protesters in Nogales; and a conversation with NASA nurse Dee O'Hara on the birth of the space program.

Sheriff Napier: Illegal Immigration and Border Security Are Separate Issues

The Pima County sheriff also said Operation Stonegarden and other federal grants are held up for political reasons.

Renewable Energy Push in Sunny Arizona Draws Political Fight

Arizona's largest utility is fighting efforts to get the state to pull more energy from solar and wind.

Challenge Filed to Law Barring Collecting of Mail-In Ballots

Democratic groups argue the law disproportionately impacts minority voters, while Gov. Doug Ducey says it protects election integrity.

Extreme Heat, Wind Warnings for Southern Arizona

Tucson may reach 111, Phoenix 114.

July 4th Brings New Citizens

Saguaro National Park was the site of Tucson's citizenship ceremony

Grijalva Adds Voice to Call to End ICE

The Southern Arizona Democrat said border enforcement won't go away, but that the agency should be broken up.

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