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Miniature traveling museum rolls into Tucson

The Office of Collecting and Design is stopping in Tucson during its cross-country tour.

A new documentary called "The River" explores what's underneath the surface of the Colorado River

Mark McLemore

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Crystal Stark stars in Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of "Sister Act"; The future of the Arizona Trail; and "Righteous Brother" Bill Medley still sings about love at 86.

Tucsonans making a difference in Guatemala

Mark McLemore

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Indie horror filmmaker talks about premiering his new movie "The Woods Beckon" in Tucson. Go backstage at The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre's rendition of "I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire".

AP TSA security checkpoint Reagan National

TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11

Associated Press

The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week.

Arts & Culture

A 12-year-old professional Pokémon player from Marana is heading to the world championships

Thatcher Warrick Hess

Nathan Dean is the 88th ranked player in the world – and later this month, he’ll have the chance to compete for a piece of a $2 million prize pool.

The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.

Jeff Lunden, NPR Special Correspondent

Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.

Transportation

ADOT: No scheduled highway closures for July Fourth weekend, but expect heavy traffic

AZPM Staff

While major projects are paused through Monday morning, officials warn of heavy congestion and potential unscheduled closures due to crashes or wildfires

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Arizona fans board Tucson airport’s first-ever direct flight to Indianapolis for Final Four game

Thatcher Warrick Hess

Tickets for the Southwest Airlines flight sold out within minutes.

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

Jeff Brady, NPR

Even when Transportation Security Administration workers get paid, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could still be present at U.S. airports.

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ICE agents deployed to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, but not Tucson International

Angela Gervasi

President Trump announced ICE agents would assist TSA agents at airports amid the continuing DHS shutdown.

News

Safford Regional Airport to receive $1 million upgrade

Thatcher Warrick Hess

Safford’s city council approved a new business plan for the airport in January but is awaiting state and federal grant funding.

Were you at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Jan. 29? Watch out for measles symptoms

Katherine Davis-Young, KJZZ

Maricopa County public health officials say everyone who was at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport between 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 should watch for symptoms of measles through Feb. 19.

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