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Tucson receives $2 million grant to reduce gun violence

Funding comes from a $100 million investment from the U.S. Department of Justice to help communities across the country combat gun violence.

As it recruits, Tucson Police look to diversify its force

A recent event showcases effort to double the number of female officers by 2030.

The Buzz: A strong monsoon brings road closures and floods

Why does some infrastructure get overwhelmed by above-average summer rain?

The Buzz heads back to school

With classes back in session, we speak to educators about the coming school year.

More forests in Arizona impose fire, smoking restrictions

Increasingly dry conditions forcie more stringent measures

Ducey restricts civilian oversight of police misconduct

New measures are controversial in the wake of a national reckoning over racial justice

UA Survey: Arizona grocery workers worry about unmasked shoppers

Nearly 4,000 workers participated in the survey

Proposed Tucson Police raise draws objections

Advocacy groups assail proposed double-digit pay increase.

Looking ahead 10 years after deadly Jan. 8 shooting

Survivors and advocates discuss progress on reducing gun violence and what still needs to be done.

White Mountain Apache Tribe locks down due to increase in COVID-19 cases

The lockdown was triggered by a rolling three-day case count and will last the weekend.

A look at Arizona’s two ballot measures

Arizona voters will decide on taxing top earners to fund education and legalizing recreational marijuana.

Pima County Sheriff candidates face off in AZPM debate

In the debate, each candidate made their case for why he should be reelected to the role of sheriff.

The risks of severe heat

The hottest summer in the city’s history came during a global health crisis, leaving many residents at risk for heat-related issues.

Revisiting the danger to pedestrians in Tucson

The city, like others, has seen a steady rise in people struck and killed while walking, though the trends may be shifting amid the pandemic.

Living with Alzheimer's, during a pandemic.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a Tucson artist's meticulous style brings solace; and Part 2 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders, "Changing Expectations".

Nearly half the inmates at Tucson prison test positive for COVID-19

517 inmates have been infected at ASPC-Tucson Whetstone facility

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