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Red Cross Looks to States Like Arizona for Critical Blood Donations

Cold temperatures nationally led to canceled appointments, but donors in Arizona and California may save the day.

An Unusual Tucson Sight: Snow in the City

While multiple feet blanketed the mountains, flakes were falling on the city Friday morning.

Backpack Project Reaches Out to At-Risk Youth

Nearly 6,000 backpacks have been donated to young Tucsonans.

Tucson Joins Nogales in Fight Over Concertina Wire on Border Fence

The City Council voted to back the small border town in its fight with the federal government.

#Black - Exploring Identity with Photography

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A "Go Fund Me" campaign for the border wall; An author's journey in search of her Sephardic Jewish heritage; and the world debut of the play "The Hall of Final Ruin."

Tucson's Wet Winter Continues

The city of Tucson expects more rain in town and snow on the mountains.

Tucson Protesters Decry Trump Emergency Declaration

The demonstration downtown was one of dozens around the country.

Gov Ducey Tours Tucson Technical Education Programs

The governor stopped by PCC and Desert View High School to learn more about career and technical education programs.

Bill Sorting Out Definitions of E-Scooters Takes Step Forward

The bill provides statewide definitions of electric standup scooters and electric miniature scooters.

'Tucson Delivers' New Fire Station

A 53-year-old building will be replaced using funds raised through a sales tax hike.

La Cerca goes Acoustic for a Spotlight Session

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Arizona 360" goes on the road to El Paso to talk border politics; the immigration story of a UA graduate from Mali and the bright future she has built.

County Supervisors Seek Plans to Develop Kino South Complex

Expansion of the sports site will include a 20-acre commercial development.

Tucson Restaurant Legacies

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How national civility is being re-invigorated 8 years after a Tucson tragedy; how Tucson was once a stand-in for Las Vegas; and Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love".

Downtown Tucson Partnership Chair Joins Mayor's Race

Randi Dorman brings the candidate count to six in the race to replace outgoing Mayor Jonathan Rothschild.

TUSD Hopes to Attract Special Education Teachers at Job Fair

The district is looking for 91 total new teachers for the 2019-20 school year.

"Dazzle Ships" in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: UA scientist studies "fishing cats"; Rain Pryor talks about "Fried Chicken & Latkes"; and two moments in time from poet Brother Be.

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