Southern Arizona's PBS & NPR Member Station, a service of the University of Arizonahttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlr3qnjzez2pGraduating high school and college students reflect on how a federally funded program helped foster their success. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/13/229726-as-graduation-nears-these-first-gen-students-from-tucson-are-upward-bound/13 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr3qnjzez2phttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlr22y6fj52jThe Cochise County Health and Social Services is preparing to host its third Justice and Care Collective event to offer expungement for non-felony misdemeanor warrants and connecting people to services. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/12/229716-justice-and-care-collective-event-in-douglas-aims-to-address-legal-health-barriers/13 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr22y6fj52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlqyfpfquz2oPlayers at Tucson’s Udall Park celebrated after the city withdrew a proposed fee for pickleball court use. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/11/229715-a-vibrant-community-tucson-pickleball-players-celebrate-udall-fee-reversal/13 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqyfpfquz2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mloyqpfdpe24President Trump's unprecedented challenge to the Federal Reserve and its impact, tracing their battle as the Fed steers through a precarious moment. "Frontline: The President vs. the Fed" tonight at 10PM on PBS 6: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/13 May 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloyqpfdpe24https://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlm2svwxuq23The fate of about 120 acres of undeveloped desert in Oro Valley has been a topic of conversation for years. Last week, that fate was decided. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/11/229686-oro-valley-allows-stores-townhouses-on-parts-of-undeveloped-desert-parcel/11 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm2svwxuq23https://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mllzy2qpos2cArizona farmers would be among the first affected by a new proposal to reduce water delivers from the Colorado River. They hope it leads to longer term stability. More: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/9/229689-how-arizona-could-benefit-from-a-proposal-to-stabilize-the-colorado-river/11 May 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllzy2qpos2chttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mllz5d4tmo24A federal hydrologist appeared to be momentarily at a loss for words Thursday as he described how dire the latest forecast has gotten for how much water will flow through the Colorado River Basin this summer. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/8/229680-no-good-news-colorado-river-forecast-gets-historically-bad/11 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllz5d4tmo24https://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mllxiaprne2jArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stepped up her fight against a trailer park owner on Tucson’s south side this week after the company missed a deadline for repairs. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/8/229678-ag-mayes-wants-court-to-force-repairs-at-tucson-trailer-park/11 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllxiaprne2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlk34v24dq2zWith one enemy out of the way, Edmond works to ensure that the remaining two pay for their crimes against him. A possible future with Mercedes awaits, but after years of deceit, is he still the same man? Watch "The Count of Monte Cristo" tonight at 9PM on PBS 6: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/the-count-of-monte-cristo/11 May 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlk34v24dq2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mljugmtdqp2zIn the finale, Sister Veronica reconsiders the Order as Dr. Turner challenges the council amid the maternity home's closure. Elsewhere, the Mullucks push for thalidomide victims' rights. Watch "Call the Midwife" tonight at 7PM on PBS 6: https://www.pbs.org/call-the-midwife/10 May 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljugmtdqp2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mljsq2wazd2pThis week on Arizona Illustrated: Learn why special Ukrainian colored eggs called "Pysanky" aren't just for Easter baskets, plus, discover the desert plant that belongs in the garden, and NOT in the kitchen! Tonight at 6:30PM on PBS 6 and at 7:30PM on PBS 6 PLUS: https://tv.azpm.org/arizonaillustrated/10 May 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljsq2wazd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mleww7cevg2jCreated by Tony Award–winner Shaina Taub, this Broadway musical dramatizes the American suffragist movement—the friendships, heartbreak, and actions uniting or dividing women. Watch "Great Performances: Suffs" tonight at 8PM on PBS 6 PLUS: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/suffs-about/17498/09 May 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleww7cevg2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlev5xs73h2oThis week on The Press Room: The pilot four-day school week for Palo Verde High Magnet School and the proposed three-state plan for Colorado River water. Today at 8:30AM on NPR 89.1 and at 8:30PM on PBS 6 and NPR 89.1: https://playpbs.azpm.org/show/the-press-room/08 May 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlev5xs73h2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mletj2hpkf2zThis week on Arizona Spotlight: Three aspiring filmmakers talk about their short films debuting at the "I Dream in Widescreen" film festival, and graphic novelist Alison Bechdel reveals one of her sources of inspiration. Tonight at 8PM on NPR 89.1: https://radio.azpm.org/arizonaspotlight/08 May 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mletj2hpkf2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mleq4yce6323Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva made an unannounced visit to a short-term ICE staging facility Tuesday, citing reports that immigrants are spending more time in the facility than its mandated three-day limit. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/8/229668-grijalva-tours-florence-ice-facility-in-another-unannounced-visit/08 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleq4yce6323https://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mleogyz3lu2zThe Tucson city council voted unanimously, during a study session to remove fees charged to pickleball players at Udall Park. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/7/229666-dont-pay-to-play-pay-us-to-stay-free-unanimous-vote-rescinds-fees/08 May 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleogyz3lu2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlemrhn2f62jEleven Tucson splash pads opened April 1, with some having cameras. On April 30, the splash pad at Barrio Nopal Park was vandalized; it lacked a camera, Tucson Parks and Recreation spokesperson Sierra Boyer said. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/7/229661-splash-pad-vandalized-city-had-not-installed-cameras/08 May 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlemrhn2f62jhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlel3yemit2zThe last hope plaintiffs had to disqualify Rep. Alma Hernandez from running in a Democratic primary for a state senate seat was dashed when the Arizona Supreme Court tossed their lawsuit this week. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/7/229659-rep-alma-hernandez-stays-on-ballot-after-state-supreme-court-tosses-appeal/08 May 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlel3yemit2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlejg4h2w32sThe builders of the Project Blue data center improperly used Tucson drinking water for dust control after beginning construction last month, according to City Manager Tim Thomure. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/6/229644-project-blue-developers-improperly-used-tucson-water-city-has-shut-it-off/08 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlejg4h2w32shttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlehqjnhnd2pUniversity of Arizona researchers are testing ground-penetrating radar that could be used to find water beneath the surface of Mars. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/6/229640-scientists-forsee-using-drones-to-hunt-for-water-on-mars/08 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlehqjnhnd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mleg32trj523Weather forecasters at the University of Arizona are predicting an above average season for hurricanes in the North Atlantic. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/6/229639-ua-hurricane-forecasters-predict-above-average-atlantic-season/08 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleg32trj523https://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlecprj5t72pPublic health authorities around the world are working to contain a hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship in early April and has already claimed three lives. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/nx-s1-5814761/hantavirus-likely-not-the-next-covid08 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlecprj5t72phttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlcgecbutz2sThe new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state’s congressional seats in the November midterm elections. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-u-s-house-map-carving-up-majority-black-district-in-memphis08 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcgecbutz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3mlbvrkpvpb2sFor this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, AZPM heads back to school to ask kiddos about their favorite teachers. See here: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/5/229593-tucson-students-share-the-importance-of-teacher-appreciation/07 May 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbvrkpvpb2shttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3ml7smf4xek2tIn 1976, David Attenborough undertook his most ambitious project, Life on Earth, risking his reputation to make TV’s first wildlife blockbuster. Watch "Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure" tonight at 8PM on PBS 6: https://www.pbs.org/show/life-on-earth-attenboroughs-greatest-adventure/06 May 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7smf4xek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3ml7p6xn6242zOfficials discussed new enforcement strategies and possible legal changes at a Tuesday city council meeting. https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/6/229633-tucson-hopes-to-crack-down-on-street-racing/06 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7p6xn6242zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3ml7nj4bdir2pThe Pima County Sheriff's Department addressed comments made by FBI Director Kash Patel in a statement posted to social media Tuesday, regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/5/229616-fbi-director-alleges-4-day-delay-in-access-to-nancy-guthrie-investigation/06 May 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7nj4bdir2phttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3ml7lu7pupg2zMusic and theater programs at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) will be cut next year as a longtime music director works to continue them. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/5/229612-final-wizard-of-oz-marks-end-of-asdb-theater-program/06 May 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7lu7pupg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3ml7k5trsmo2eStudents at the University of Arizona are saying its administration has failed to support sexual abuse survivors in the process of renaming the Cesar Chavez Building following sexual abuse allegations in March against the late farmworker rights activist. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/5/229605-students-say-ua-prioritizes-policy-over-survivor-support-in-chavez-building-renaming/06 May 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7k5trsmo2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/azpm.org/post/3ml7ilulwxe2zA proposal from Arizona, California, and Nevada would cut back on water and prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Read more: https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2026/5/5/229602-this-new-colorado-river-plan-could-give-arizona-a-lifeline-and-cause-for-hope/06 May 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:sqpygnu7uesr5f5zr6chiqqj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ilulwxe2z