Arizona Spotlight for December 11, 2015
A woman skydiving pioneer tells how her adventure began; a new documentary tells the story of a unique backyard filmmaker; visit the Saint Cecilia recording studio in downtown Tucson; and a Stairwell Session with Carlos Arzate.
Warehouse Full of Free Books Distributed to Tucson Kids
More than 100 local schools and nonprofits start handing out free books
Report: Arizona School Funding Cuts Exceed All Other States
Most states put less money into K-12 schools in 2014 than previous years.
Two Sentenced to Life in Prison for Border Patrol Agent Killing
2010 death of Agent Brian Terry disclosed botched 'Fast and Furious' gun tracking operation.
Why Did the Wildlife Cross Over the Road? To Reduce Road Kill
First wildlife overpass in state going over highway north of Tucson; more to come.
Study: Wildfire May Double Erosion in Western Watersheds
Flagstaff, other high-altitude areas are 'hot spots' for fire-related soil problems.
McCain Proposes Bill to Boost Border Agent Pay in Rural Areas
Agency is understaffed by at least 1,000 positions; 'hardship duty pay' could help.
Initiative Proposed to Change Tucson Elections to Ward Only
Amid legal challenge to city election system, one group wants voters to change it.
Rough Times for Arizona Copper Mining
Low prices, layoffs, mandated upgrades, union negotiations are among issues.
Remembering USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor, 74 Years Later
A ceremony honors those who were lost, and survivors tell their stories.
METRO WEEK: Tucson Election System Unconstitutional
Analysis of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision
Arizona Spotlight for December 4, 2015
A tale from StoryCorps; Reid Anderson from the jazz trio The Bad Plus; Ray Campas from Hollywood Barber College; the Owl and Panther Project.
Building Arizona's Film Industry
Movie making is one cog in the economic engine, but could it turn into a big contributor?
Amphi Schools Going Solar, Could Save Up to $23M
Agreement will allow system to buy 60 percent of its power generated on campuses.
Arizona Abandoned Mine Cleanup Could Cost Billions
Group opposing state takeover of federal lands says cleanup costs would shift to states.
