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Tucson Names Reid Park Zoo Baby Elephant 'Nandi'

Residents were given chance to vote in a public poll; means sweet or fun in Siswati language.

TUSD Faces Possible $15M Budget Deficit

In recent years district closed schools to balance previous funding shortfalls.

Grijalva, Clergy Across US Form Coalition to Support Sanctuary Movement

Second church in Tucson to open its doors for immigrant fighting deportation.

TUSD Considers Adjustments to Academic Calendar

Governing board seeks public input on proposals that would affect first, last day of classes, length of mid-semester breaks.

Initial Tests Show No Toxic Waste in San Pedro River

AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality sampled two areas Tuesday after alert that contamination from Mexican mine could potentially make its way north.

Tucson Streetcar Ridership Exceeds Expectations

5,000 passengers on average day, compared with projections of 3,600; wide range of users from students to families.

Increased Number of Training Flights Coming to Davis-Monthan

More air crews from global allies expected at Tucson Air Force base; noise increase minimal commander says.

UA Student Government Launches Voter Registration Campaign

'Turbo Vote' aims to simplify process; effort to get more students involved in general election.

Gubernatorial Forum at Jewish Community Center Transcript

Republican Ducey, Democrat DuVal, Libertarian Hess take on education, economy, taxes, other issues in 90-minute Q-and-A in Tucson.

Mexican Copper Mine Contamination Spills Into San Pedro River

Authorities in northern Mexico issue a binational alert over mine water leakage in creeks, streams.

Gubernatorial Forum Touches on Border, Gay Marriage, Legal Marijuana

Democrat DuVal, Libertarian Hess, Americans Elect Mealer faced off at UA; Ducey absent citing previous commitment.

UA Surpasses $1B Mark in Fundraising Campaign

Just five months into fundraise phase, gift from Haury estate pushes UA closer to $1.5B goal.

Thousands of Arizonans Face Temporary Loss of Obamacare

3,100 who purchased healthcare through federal marketplace must provide proof of legal residency.

Neighbors Question Plan to Raze Historic Downtown Motor Hotel

Developer will build low-income housing, housing for homeless veterans; opponents call an important part of Tucson's architectural history.

3 Gubernatorial Candidates in Only Southern AZ Forum

Ducey, DuVal, Hess discuss taxes, education, economy, other issues in 90-minute Q-and-A in Tucson.

The Aquabat Way

Christian Jacobs shares his joy and amazement over a career built on music, costumed characters, and comic book science fiction.

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