Arizona Public Media

Arizona Public Media (AZPM) serves as the public broadcasting arm of the University of Arizona, delivering radio and television services along with local news for southern and southeastern Arizona, all from its Tucson studios. AZPM operates two main radio stations associated with NPR: KUAZ and KUAZ-FM, which feature news and talk shows, and KUAT-FM, which plays classical music. Additionally, AZPM runs KUAT-TV, known as "PBS 6," which is the PBS affiliate for the area. The organization is located in the Modern Languages Building on the University of Arizona campus.

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Tucson VA employees seek early exist as Trump-era cuts face legal hurdles

2 days ago | azpm.org | Katya Mendoza

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson. 92 employees from the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System have applied for deferred resignation or early retirement in response to an offer made by the Trump Administration as part of its DOGE initiative to cut the Veterans Affairs workforce by 15%. In Tucson, 79 employees have requested to resign and opt for full pay and benefits through September 30th through the DRP 2.0 program according to a public records request.
ADEQ to expand PFAS testing and monitoring with new $5 million investment

3 days ago | azpm.org | Katya Mendoza

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is getting $5 million to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS. The funding will support the sampling of groundwater at six high-priority sites with confirmed contamination including: two in Tucson: Shannon Road/ El Camino del Cerro and a combined Miracle Mile and Silverbell Landfill site.
"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.

3 days ago | azpm.org | Mark McLemore

Home AZPM | Southern Arizona's PBS and NPR Station Also on Arizona Spotlight: Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings: The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird"; and "Stories that Soar!" asks that we look for beauty beyond the screen.
Wolf pack removed from Arizona den, prompting backlash from conservation groups

6 days ago | azpm.org | Katya Mendoza

These two Mexican gray wolf pups and siblings were born at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York. They are considered "neonatal" and less than 14 days old. State and federal wildlife officials are under fire by conservation groups for removing the Mañada del Arroyo Mexican wolf pack from its den in southeastern Arizona last week.
Tucson Botanical Gardens Purchases Neighboring Gardens

1 week ago | azpm.org | Tony Paniagua

Home AZPM | Southern Arizona's PBS and NPR Station Tucson Botanical plants to operate both gardens, which are not contiguous The Tucson Botanical Gardens is hosting the "LightsUp!" festival through January 12th. It is open to visitors of all ages, Tuesdays through Sundays. Tucson Botanical Gardens, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, acquired a much younger facility to its south, Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, which opened in 2011. Tucson Botanical Gardens, which...
Tucson Unified asking voters to approve $45 million budget override

1 week ago | azpm.org | Danyelle Khmara

TUSD is the only school district in Tucson that does not already have a voter-approved override to help fund staffing needs. Board member Ravi Shah spoke at Tuesday’s board meeting. “I really appreciate this opportunity to really try to show value to the work that is being done in our district by addressing compensation, with over a third of the $45 million proposed going towards compensation for our teachers and staff, and then, of course, continuing these programs and services,” he said.
Ending the silence about mental health in Southern Arizona.

1 week ago | azpm.org | Mark McLemore

Home AZPM | Southern Arizona's PBS and NPR Station Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson youth explores emotion and expectations in his book "The Weight of Tomorrow"; and how Ability Dogs pairs those in need with canine companions.
Layoffs at UA cultural centers and writing program

1 week ago | azpm.org | Hannah Cree

VIEW LARGER Wildcats4DEIA held a protest in front of the University of Arizona administration building on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The University of Arizona ended the school year with two major shake ups in faculty and administrative structure, citing declining enrollment projections and as schools nationwide continue to deal with new scrutiny towards diversity, equity and inclusion.
How BICAS bridges bicycles, art and community.

2 weeks ago | azpm.org | Mark McLemore

The Tucson non-profit Literacy Connects sponsors a group of performers and musicians called “Stories That Soar!”. They help young writers realize the power and potential of bringing their stories to life, for the stage, video, and radio. We are now presenting these stories on the first Thursday of every month here on Arizona Spotlight. "Stories That Soar!” returns with a collaboration between 2nd grade students who are exploring the meaning of some very potent emotions.
The game is afoot in "Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B".

2 weeks ago | azpm.org | Mark McLemore

Home AZPM | Southern Arizona's PBS and NPR Station Also on Arizona Spotlight: What's it like to win on "Jeopardy"?; and the debut of "Cracks", a new Ten-Minute Drama by Alejandro Canelos.