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Actors Joe Dallesandro and Tom Hompertz in Andy Warhol's "Lonesome Cowboys".

That Time Andy Warhol Tried to Shoot a Western in Tucson...

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Will Tucson voters approve the half cent sales tax increase?; local handyman shares stories of working across America; and a new twist on basket weaving traditions.

Electricity Restored to Tohono O'odham Nation after 2 Days

Weather-related outage started Monday evening; power was restored Wednesday evening.

Electrical Power Out on Tohono O'odham Nation

Outage occurred at 8:30 pm Tuesday; expected to be restored Wednesday

'Woven Through Time' Reveals Cultural Fabric of the Southwest

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A state budget update; Dr. David Alberts retires from the UA Cancer Center; and "A Book I Love" returns.

O'odham Dances: 'This Is The Way We Begin and End Things'

A creative collaboration combining film, poetry and Southwestern flavor debuts Tuesday in Tucson.

Hohokam Farm Found on Site of Future Phoenix Store

Archaeological work complete, Fry's will break ground on site this week.

Little Big Horn overcomes his troubled background to provide the muscle for the super team "Tribal Force".

Native American Superheroes Get a Chance to Fly!

Tucson writer creates first all Native American superhero comic book "for us."

Canyon Mine is not currently operating. Energy Fuels is trying to remove the excess water from an especially wet winter.

Uranium Mine Near Grand Canyon Deals With Excess Water

Environmental group, two tribes concerned that the water might affect forest, sacred site.

Navajo Nation Maps Drought with NASA Satellites

Tool can help observation of vast area and diverse ecologies.

Vision Maker Media Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Collection of 40 Films Available Online

40 Years. 40 Films. 40 Weeks.

Tucsonan Files Five Proposed Ballot Initiatives for 2018

Growing hemp, citizen call for grand jury, protection for Oak Flat, chemical regulation.

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (right) and town hall moderator Dan Shearer (left) listen to an audience member's question, Feb. 23, 2017.

Raucous Crowd for McSally's First Town Hall of Year

250 attend, hundreds more wait outside; congresswoman promises more such meetings.

Physical theater performer and mime artist Rick Wamer in his stage creation "Genesis".

Mime Evolves with "Tales of Transformation"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Native American protests against DAPL continue; Adiba Nelson on "Black Futures Month"; and acclaimed pianist Nino Bakradze.

O'odham Leaders: Plan to Build Border Wall Desecrates Sacred Land

Also on Arizona Spotlight: UA archaeologist shares new understanding of the Mayan civilization; Tucson author collects essays about Mormon women's experiences; Tucson Audubon Society pays tribute to hummingbirds.

Seal of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the umbrella agency for the Bureau of Indian Education.

Suit Accuses Agency of Inadequate Schooling for Havauspai

Bureau of Indian Education understaffs and doesn't provide special education, suit says.

Bears Ears is considered sacred by many tribes and communities in the Southwest.

Are the Southwest Monument Designations Permanent?

Obama declares Bears Ears, Gold Butte monuments in a changing political landscape.

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