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November Sets Tucson Heat Record

And 2017 is on track to be warmest year recorded in Southern Arizona.

Red tables and lawn games now take up portions of the space under the trees at Jacome Plaza in downtown. The Outdoor Office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Outdoor Office Created at Downtown Library Homeless Hang

Plan for Jacome Plaza includes efforts to set up homeless visitors with services that could help them get back on their feet.

Tucson Helping Kids Get Calls From Santa Claus

Last day for parents to request a call from St. Nick is Nov. 30.

Fiesta Bowl representative José Moreno presents the check to teacher José Salcido with "Spirit," the Fiesta Bowl mascot.

Tucson Teacher Receives $5,000 Surprise

José Salcido plans to buy equipment to teach physics with money from grant.

Flag of the North American Free Trade Agreement

Novel Topic, Campaign Announcement Slow NAFTA Talks, Expert Says

Round 5 of negotiations wraps up, leaving skepticism the deal will conclude in 2018.

$48K to Settle Accusations Against Rep. Grijalva

The Southern Arizona Democrat was reportedly accused of creating a hostile work environment.

A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision

Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.

[from left] Agents Stephanie Dixon and Jacob Stukenberg chat with Mike Katzorke and Nancy Swartzmiller. Among the questions the couple had for the agents was what gear do they carry on their belts and why they wear long sleeves in the summer.

Border Patrol Hosts 'Coffee With a Cop' Event in Tucson

Agents and residents enjoy the opportunity to get to know each other on a personal level.

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation.

Brnovich Joins Other AGs to Oppose Fee Hikes at National Parks

Arizona attorney general said the increase could hurt communities that rely on tourism.

Bisbee’s Warren Ballpark is the oldest baseball stadium in Arizona, and one of the oldest in the country.

Historic Bisbee Baseball Field Undergoes Archeological Study

Warren Ballpark excavation shows life, baseball in early 1900s.

Opioid-related deaths are on the rise in Arizona.

Survey: 25% of Arizona Teens Use Rx Painkillers Without Doctor Consent

Many parents would allow teens to use the drugs for pain, which carries addiction risk.

The two buildings at 110 and 108 East Congress are being turned into a space for Ten Fifty-Five Brewing Company's downtown taproom and craft sausage restaurant.

Tucson Brewery Opening New Spot, First to Use Equity Crowdfunding Law

Ten Fifty-Five Brewing Company successfully raised funds, and is moving into a new downtown Tucson location.

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, in the AZPM studios Nov. 20, 2017.

Grijalva: Politicians Have a Responsibility to 'Right the Ship'

The Arizona Congressman says retirement is not in the near future.

The alt-classical ensemble ChamberLab in concert.

ChamberLab's Next Project: "1 Song, Played 840 Times, For America!"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Will Arizonans accept a soda tax in the name of education?; non-profit Sun Sounds provides access to print media for those who need it; and Tucsonans tell stories about kindness in our community.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Tucson was 117 degrees, in 1990.

Thanksgiving High Temp Could be Hottest on Record in Tucson

Each day of the four-day weekend could see record temperatures, and 2017 may mark hottest year ever in the city.

Pima County administration and court buildings in downtown Tucson.

Pima Supervisors Talk Road-Repairs Tax, Back National Carbon Fee

Supes ask that county staff study the feasibility of swapping a property tax to repair roads for a sales tax.

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