American citizen detained by ICE, Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona ICE Act
The Press Room - April 25, 2025
Journeys in space and mind.
On Arizona Spotlight: Join Pati Jinich as she explores "Panamericana"; and Tibetan Buddhist Lama Lodu Rinpoche visits Tucson to share ancient wisdom about our inner space.
The CD7 race is set, Cano appointed to Pima Board of Supes, legal battle over student visas
The Press Room - April 18, 2025
Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive
By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years.
The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee
Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.
Crystal Gayle sings songs of the heart.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: This month's storyteller shares about the one thing in life he cannot resist; and a new segment of "A Book I Love."
Art and Justice: Alfred Quiroz
Following his active duty service, Alfred Quiroz used his G.I. Bill to begin pursuing what became a lifelong career as an artist and art educator.
Act One: VR Field Trip
Act One brings virtual reality field trips to the classroom, libraries, senior living facilities, and more.
Polaris Academy is 1st Arizona school to earn Certified Autism Center designation
The school, which serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade, joins nearly 60 businesses and organizations in Mesa that have completed the certification process since 2019
Horne seeks proof of privacy law compliance as Ed Dept. pushes schools to disclose gender info to parents
Horne requests proof of privacy law compliance as the U.S. Department of Education urges schools to share students' gender identity changes with parents.
April events that bring the Tucson community closer together
Learn about the All In for Autism Dino Day & Walk; Pima Community College's Climate Community Day; John Coinman returns to the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival; and a new "Stories That Soar!" with some 1st grade humor.
Tucson Parks and Rec opens pools, splash pads ahead of rising temperatures
There is no entry fee for the city's pools or splash pads, offering residents an escape from the heat.
March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?
A simple rule to remember: if it's too loud for you, it's too loud for them.
"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A SandHill Day" by nature writer Rebekah Doyle; and the final essay from "The Class of 2024" about how teens help each other through difficult times.
Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook
The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.
