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A new house.

Tucson House Sales Climb, Inventory Does Not: Higher Prices

Despite a lack of homes for sale and rising prices, Tucson's real estate market remains hot.
The Tristar Experience, formerly known as the Flying Hospital, will leave Tucson for the first time in more than 15 years as it heads to its new home in Kansas City.

'Flying Hospital' to Depart Tucson After 15 Years in Storage

The plane will become a teaching space where students can learn about careers in STEM and aviation.
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild speaks at a press conference announcing a pair of grants that will fund the Community Schools Initiative for three more years.

Grants Give 'Community Schools Initiative' Three More Years

Participating schools have seen an increase in graduation rates, federal student aid for college applications.
People wait in line to speak about the congressional efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, at a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz.

On Health Care, Crowd Asks Grijalva: 'What can we do?'

Health care town hall draws more than 250 people.
Looking through a window of a truck at a firefighter watching the Burro Fire.

Containment a Struggle on Burro Fire

Fire managers state need to be thorough and cautious before declaring containment, now at 11 percent.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows, Helped by Rugged Terrain, Weather

Similar conditions allowed fire to grow by 9,000 acres Sunday.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Tucson was 117 degrees, in 1990.

2017 Sees Hottest June on Record in Tucson

Average temperature of 89.7 degrees is the seventh hottest month on record.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows to 14,000 Acres, Prompts Closures and Evacuations

Flames were fanned by a storm system moving into the area, causing rapid growth on Sunday
A fallen log on Mt. Lemmon, Coronado National Forest.

Burro Fire Indicator of Extreme Dry Conditions, Official Says

Those celebrating Independence Day should be cautious due to abundance of dry fuels for wildfire.
A key in a door lock.

Average Wage Earner Can Still Afford a Pima County Home, For Now

Typical payment on a median-priced home is 33 percent of average wage in the market.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Busy Roadways Expected in Arizona for Holiday Weekend

AAA forecasts 865,000 Arizonans will leave town for Independence Day weekend.
650 people watched TMC's health care forum in person, and the Facebook video of the event has topped 2,500 views.

Tucsonans Ask About Congressional Bills' Impact on Health Care, Jobs

Tucson Medical Center panel of experts answer questions about AHCA and BCRA.

How Might Your Coverage Change? TMC Event to Talk Health Care Legislation

Event will feature a panel of five experts talking about proposed health care legislation.

Health Care Reforms Could Mean 400K Lose Insurance in Arizona

State-funded insurance losses would be greatest in rural places, possible result would be rural hospital closures.
The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Incoming Storm Could End Heat Wave

A storm system heading for Tucson means temperatures could get back to normal.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Rosemont Mine Nears Final Approval, but Legal Challenges Remain

Opposition groups say they will sue.

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