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Candidates for the 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick, left, and Republican Lea Marquez Peterson, shake hands following a televised debate at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, Tucson, Arizona.

CD2 Candidates at Odds on Southern Arizona Issues

Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Lea Marquez Peterson vie to represent Pima and Cochise Counties district.
AZPM's Christopher Conover with Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus.

Police Chiefs Aim to Build Trust in Community Policing

From underage drinking to investigating homicides, both Tucson Police and UA Police stay busy.
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, in Tucson.

Tucson VA Medical Center Drops to Lowest Ranking

Hospital chief of staff says staff is focused on doing better
Lisa Klein's documentary about surviving suicide, "The S Word".

The Conversation That America is Not Having Over "The S Word"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tips from Tucsonans on boosting your mental wellness; and critic David Bianculli talks about the evolution that helped make today's TV terrific.
UA faculty member, Charlie Tousell (left), and Mexican American Studies Phd Student, Erika Nacim (right), sketch out their vision for the University of Arizona's Hispanic Serving Institution designation.

UA Noted for Serving Hispanic Students, Now Working to Keep That Designation

As a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona must re-apply for the title each year.
Patagonia

Two Tucson Film Festivals Happening This Month

Two weeks of cinematic events scheduled.
Musician Tom Bailey.

Tom Bailey's Return to Pop

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Origins of Tucson street names; walking The Arizona Trail inspires poetry; and "The Great American Read" in Saddlebrooke.
Participants walk along the Rillito River path in on the tours held by members of Watershed Management Group.

Will Water Return to Tucson's Washes?

A group hopes to restore running water to the city's watershed.
AZPM's Christopher Conover, left, interviews Matthew Du Mee, unit chief counsel for the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section of the Arizona attorney general's office.

Arizona Sues Maker of Oxycontin

Lawsuit claims Purdue Pharma violated a judicial order regarding claims made in advertisements.
Steve Wood stars in the Live Theater Workshop production of "Every Brilliant Thing", directed by Sabian Trout.

"Every Brilliant Thing"

On a special Arizona Spotlight, Tucsonans share how they cope, and suggestions for making better choices when dealing with anxiety, depression and stress.
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Edward Joseph Weisenburger, in a September 2018 studio interview at Arizona Public Media.

Tucson Diocese Fires 10 Over Sexual Abuse Allegations

Church officials say safeguards are in place to protect children.
An artists rendering of what the new buildings at the Foothills Mall would look like.

Foothills Mall Set for Redevelopment

Pima County Supervisors approve rezoning, clearing the way for a multi-use district.
A poster taped to a light pole in a parking lot asks for the public's help in the case of missing Tucson 6-year-old Isabel Celis.

Man Charged With Murder of Two Missing Tucson Girls

Isabel Celis went missing in 2012, Maribel Gonzales disappeared in 2014. Their remains were found years apart in a remote area.

Raising the Age of Tobacco Purchase

Tucson is preparing legislation to up the minimum age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products. Officials say it's all about access.
The textbook for Philosophy 101, "Ethics, Economy and Entrepreneurship."

Digital Access Denied, TUSD Postpones Review of Economics Textbook

The authors refused to make the book available online for a review of a controversial economics course removed from TUSD.
An autonomous tractor-trailer owned by TuSimple shown at a Tucson Press event Sept. 12, 2018.

Autonomous Truck Company to Add 500 jobs in Tucson

TuSimple credits Arizona's business-friendly regulations.

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