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Vanishing Sand at the Grand Canyon

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 2017 Arizona legislature starts work; exploring diction with Anna Risley; and film & stage stars Renèe Taylor & Joseph Bologna visit Tucson with "My Life on a Diet".

Oro Valley Drivers: Hands-Free Cell Phones Only

Keep the phone away from your ear while driving.

Wish List for State Business Leaders: Education, Roads

Also: Less regulation, expanded Arizona-Mexico trade, ballot initiative reform.

McSally, Flake, McCain to Introduce Jan. 8 Memorial Bill

The shooting took the lives of 6 people and wounded 13 more.

Early Arizona Records Available, Free, on Ancestry Website

The state inked a deal to open access to historical census, school, marriage, prison data.

New Flights Have More Passengers Flying from Tucson

Tucson International Airport traffic was unusually high in October, November.

Year-end: 2016 Kick-Started Tucson's Economic Rebound

Dropping unemployment, new employers, and a growing downtown.

2016 Likely 2nd Hottest Ever in Tucson; 2014 Was No. 1

Last 3 Years will rank as hottest in Old Pueblo for average temperature.

State High Court Won't Stop Higher Minimum Wage Jan. 1

Court turns down business organizations' request to freeze it for now; next action, February.

First Day Hikes Celebrates 60th Year in Arizona State Parks

Come Sunday, more than 60 events will be held statewide, 7 in Southern Arizona.

End-of-Year Donations Pour in to Arizona Schools, Nonprofits

Arizona's tax credits mean certain charities and schools see a year-end rush of money.

Flags, Public Records and Marijuana Top List of New Bills

State lawmakers are getting ready for the 2017 legislative session.

In Santa Cruz County, Go Online for Home Checks When Away

The program is meant to increase safety through the visibility of patrol cars.

Arizona Opioid-Related Deaths Rise Less Than US Average

Heroin is most commonly abused illicit substance contributing to death in Pima County.

Golf Drives $4B to Arizona's Economy, UA Study Says

Sport was expendable and took a big hit in recession; now it has bounced back.

More Move to Arizona, Florida Than Other States in 2016

Moving company's trend tracker shows the two states displace Texas.

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