Remembering Ernesto Portillo, renowned Spanish-language radio broadcaster in Tucson
As the year draws to a close, The Show is sharing memories of Arizonans who died in 2025. Ernesto Portillo was a renowned Spanish-language radio broadcaster in Tucson. Portillo’s career spanned 50 years. He's remembered for his weekly "Charlas Portillo," a Saturday morning segment on KXEW, where he reported the news...
Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle Raises $1,843.075 for Local Charities
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. announced that the 2025 edition of his annual Millions for Tucson Raffle raised over $1.8 million benefiting the 379 local charities that participated this year. This past February, Click issued a challenge to local 501(c)(3) charities to raise at least $1 million in raffle ticket...
Wishes for Teachers marks 10 years with record $1.5M giveaway
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers initiative has donated the largest single distribution in program history, with $1.5 million in classroom wishes to 540 Arizona teachers. Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers provides more dollars in...
Should Arizona rethink tax incentives for data centers?
Gov. Katie Hobbs suggests state lawmakers take another look at Arizona's tax incentives for data center projects to find “the right balance.”
Casitas on Bellevue Near UArizona Sells for $690,000
TUCSON, Arizona (December 16, 2025) — A six-unit casita community near the University of Arizona has sold for $690,000 ($115,000 per unit and $203 PSF). The property, known as Casitas on Bellevue, is located at 3625 E. Bellevue Street in Tucson, just east of Alvernon Way. Edwin G. Heacox...
Decorating down below University of Arizona campus mixes fun and philanthropy
University of Arizona's Student Union staff's internal holiday Gift of Giving party mixes fun with philanthropy
Project Blue: Pima Co accepts binding commitment to 100% renewable energy
Renewable energy, and millions of dollars for community needs—-those are written into an agreement with the Project Blue data center that Pima County Supervisors accepted Tuesday.
Parents upset after Kyrene School District votes to close 6 schools
Parents were emotional and upset after the Kryene Elementary School District approved Tuesday night, closing four elementary schools and two middle schools during the next two years. The Governing Board had three options to consider and some wonder if closing this many schools would lead to future enrollment...
The lasting legacy of Project Blue: Tucson approves new non-disclosure agreement
Tucson approved a new non-disclosure agreement framework Tuesday that would offer a template to any companies wishing to do business with the city. That policy, which includes information about how long an NDA would last, and provisions for how to respond to public records requests, would be a step toward more...
South Tucson City Council votes to use Rural Metro staff for emergency services
The South Tucson City Council has approved a partnership with Rural Metro Fire and EMS Services, where Rural Metro will provide fire and emergency medical staff for the South Tucson Fire Department.
