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The outside of the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility at Arizona Stadium.

Holidays Send Football Fans "Bowling"

Tucson looks to benefit this month from growing sports tourism trend.
A collage of photos from the early 1900s of Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly and her family, who were among the earliest settlements in the region that now shares her first name.

A century of family history helped create "The Journal of Sedona Schnebly"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Advice on healthier, happier sleep; and at age 100, a real Tucson original still surrounds herself with the things she loves -- motorcycles.
Department of Forestry and Fire Management Central District Manager Dan Colgan, far left, briefs Arizona crews set to fight fires in California, Dec. 6, 2017.

Southern Arizona Crews Head to California to Help Fight Fires

California facing with shortage of firefighters, with most seasonal firefighters released.
An unidentified Raytheon employee works on a weapons component at the Tucson plant.

Raytheon Tucson Receives 'Superior' Rating In Security Audit

Facility has maintained rating for six consecutive years.
Banner - University Medicine North outpatient clinic at 3838 N. Campbell Ave. in Tucson will begin patient care in late December 2017.

Banner Health North Clinic Opening Doors For Preview Dec. 11

Many outpatient services to be house at new facility near cancer center.
A growing black hole, called a quasar, can be seen at the center of a faraway galaxy in this artist's concept.

Astronomer Helps Find Most Distant Quasar, Clue to 'Cosmic Evolutions'

Scientists on quest to find when stars first formed in our universe.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

'Beer Down': City Council Approves Liquor License for McKale Center

The license for the home of Arizona basketball still needs the go-ahead from the Arizona Department of Liquor.
Opioids in a pill bottle

Tucson City Council Considers Joining Opioid Lawsuits

City attorney given authorization to explore options and gather data for potential counsel.

Arizona Supreme Court Censures Pima County Justice of the Peace

Paula Aboud stole assessment and answer key, claimed actions were a practical joke.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Tucson Rent Increases Outpace National Average

Lack of new home construction could be reason for rent increases.
The sun sets after a hot summer day.

November Sets Tucson Heat Record

And 2017 is on track to be warmest year recorded in Southern Arizona.

#metoo: Empowerment Through Empathy

Also on Arizona Spotlight: John Waters brings his love for Christmas to Tucson; astronomical photographs celebrate the beauty of the planet Mars.
Red tables and lawn games now take up portions of the space under the trees at Jacome Plaza in downtown. The Outdoor Office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Outdoor Office Created at Downtown Library Homeless Hang

Plan for Jacome Plaza includes efforts to set up homeless visitors with services that could help them get back on their feet.

Tucson Helping Kids Get Calls From Santa Claus

Last day for parents to request a call from St. Nick is Nov. 30.
Fiesta Bowl representative José Moreno presents the check to teacher José Salcido with "Spirit," the Fiesta Bowl mascot.

Tucson Teacher Receives $5,000 Surprise

José Salcido plans to buy equipment to teach physics with money from grant.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision

Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.

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