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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The Buzz: Southern Arizona’s role in “Peace Through Deterrence”

1 week ago | azpm.org | Christopher Conover

In 1960, the U.S. Air Force began constructing 54 launch complexes for the new Titan II missile system. The ICBMs were controlled by three Air Force Bases in the U.S., including Davis-Monthan in Tucson. During the life of the program, 18 missile silos, control rooms, and sets of living quarters surrounded Tucson. All but one were destroyed to fulfill a treaty with the Soviet Union. The one remaining facility is the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley.
A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble

1 week ago | azpm.org | Christopher Conover

Skiers descend Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado on May 4, 2025. If you took a look at a map of Rocky Mountain snow right now you would see a lot of red. VIEW LARGER In this May 7, 2025 map, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico all show significantly below-average snow totals. Mountain snowmelt in those states accounts for the majority of the water in the Colorado River.
Tucson Catholics celebrate as Pope Leo XIV becomes first American Pontiff

1 week ago | azpm.org | Danyelle Khmara

The bells of the cathedral in downtown Tucson rang in celebration of the election of a new pope. Father Ed Lucero with the Diocese of Tucson said it was exciting and surprising how quickly the cardinals made their decision. The process started on Wednesday, and today, after a fourth round of voting white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope had been chosen. “So we are very happy,” he said. “Pope Leo XIV — we'll be using his name for the masses starting now.
Tucson eyes early childhood education cuts amid budget strain

1 week ago | azpm.org | Paola Rodriguez

The Pima Early Education Program Scholarships (PEEPs) is at risk of losing funding from the City of Tucson, but some residents are putting pressure on the Mayor and Council to continue funding it. On Tuesday, families and early childhood education advocates filled the city council meeting, where council members heard public comment on the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park

1 week ago | azpm.org | Katya Mendoza

A billboard calls out reduced visitor hours at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, May 5, 2025. The billboard is off of I-10 and 6th Ave., and part of a nationwide campaign sponsored by More Perfect Union, drawing attention to how federal cuts made by DOGE, have impacted the National Park Service. There are four billboards in Tucson and six in Phoenix.
Resettlement agencies warn admissions system is dismantled, despite court orders

1 week ago | azpm.org | Danyelle Khmara

A young boy lines up with his family outside the refugee assistance office in Tapachula, Mexico, on March 9, 2022. Later in the day, a protest erupted outside the office, with dozens of migrants demanding their paperwork be expedited. Nearly 400 refugees arrived in Arizona before President Donald Trump cut the funding meant to cover their rent and necessities for up to 90 days — assistance the U.S. guaranteed through a years-long vetting process.
Tucson faces hurdles in meeting state middle housing law, study finds

1 week ago | azpm.org | Hannah Cree

Housing units going in near First and Fort Lowell in Tucson, July 2018. A new report commissioned by the Tucson City Council warns that zoning changes alone won’t be enough for the city to meet the goals of a new state housing law aimed at encouraging denser, more affordable development. Last May, Gov.
Tucson protestors turn out for nationwide May Day rallies

2 weeks ago | azpm.org | Katya Mendoza

Tucson protestors marched for May Day or International Worker's Day on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. Rallies took place across the country in support of immigrants and federal workers in response to the Trump Administration's actions and policies. On International Labor Day, about 1000 people in Tucson took to the streets to protest the Trump Administration’s agenda and its actions targeting immigrants and federal workers.
Saguaro National Park expands

2 weeks ago | azpm.org | Katya Mendoza

Light rain falls over the Tucson Mountains in this view from Sentinel Peak. Two properties, between the east face of the Tucson Mountains and the Sweetwater Preserve, were recently acquired by the environmental nonprofit, Trust for Public Land, boosting Saguaro National Park’s total property to more than 92,000 protected acres. The two parcels amounted to 47 acres. Michael Patrick is a senior project manager with the organization.
“Adulting 101” class helps Pima County inmates rebuild after jail

2 weeks ago | azpm.org | Hannah Cree

On a Wednesday evening at the Abrams Public Health Center in Tucson, Javier Arvizu brings down the classroom chatter with a quick “Alright guys, it’s about that time, how’s everybody doing today?” Arvizu is kicking off a class that employees at the Pima County Detainee and Crisis Systems warmly refer to as “Adulting 101.” Officially, the class is called Freedom Management, and it’s part of a county rehabilitation program known as INVEST—short for Inmate Navigation, Enrollment Stabilization,...