Measles unconfirmed for Russian man in ICE detention
The wife of a Russian national quarantined at the Florence Detention Center says it's unconfirmed whether he has measles, as ICE reports seven cases at the facility.
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Tucson refugee quarantined with measles in ICE detention
A Russian refugee who fled the draft is quarantined with measles in an Arizona detention center weeks before his scheduled deportation, as his Tucson wife fights to keep him in the U.S.
Tucson Spotlight named finalist for national award
Tucson Spotlight is a finalist for LION Publishers' Collaboration of the Year award, recognizing its partnerships across Southern Arizona.
Loft Cinema caps Pride Month with "Paris Is Burning"
The Loft Cinema and the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation closed out Pride Month with a 35th anniversary screening of "Paris Is Burning," the last of 24 events amid concerns over federal funding cuts.
Tucson designers turn waste into fashion at art show
Tattoo artist Jenny Burghard’s first Tucson fashion show brought local designers together to showcase upcycled clothing and challenge overconsumption through sustainable art.
Tucson food truck Special Eats creates inclusive jobs
Tucson’s Special Eats is expanding its food operations while creating employment opportunities for neurodivergent adults and people with developmental disabilities.
Tucson skate park project breaks ground after 10 years
Construction has begun on Tucson's Cushing Street Skate Park, which will become Arizona's first shaded skate park beneath an Interstate 10 overpass after nearly a decade of community advocacy.
Downtown Tucson museums team up for summer night out
Four downtown Tucson museums are joining forces for a summer event series on the last Friday of each month, with extended hours, special programming and a push to get residents exploring art and history downtown.
Tucson's Reid Park Zoo works to protect endangered jaguars
Tucson's Reid Park Zoo is partnering with jaguar conservation groups to protect a species under threat, as habitat loss and persecution push jaguars toward endangerment across the American Southwest and South America.