Interviews included a legislative update from state Rep. Ethan Orr (R-LD9). Then we talked with Ellie Beaubien, new adoption coordinator at the Pima Animal Care Center. Also, Kevin Burnett, CFO of Sundt Companies, Inc., and nutrition reporter Jack Challem.... Read more»
Karen Adam, presiding judge of the Pima County Juvenile Court Center, talked about declining juvenile crime rates. Also, comet discover Dr. David Levy with a night sky update, plus Dr. Dimitri Brown, director of emergency services at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and an interview with District 1 Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller.... Read more»
Rick Grinnell of the Southern Arizona Business Coalition and Randy Serraglio of the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity debate the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson. Also, Dr. Danielle Babski of the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, pllus historian Ken Scoville has a preview of this Saturday’s Barrio Viejo Home Tour.... Read more»
The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Paul Eckerstrom and John Munger. Also, an interview with Shaun McClusky on the launch of a free gun program in high-crime Tucson neighborhoods. Plus, Jose Ocano, the new volunteer coordinator for Pima Animal Care Center.... Read more»
The Pima Animal Care Center offers some ideas on how to keep your pets safe and sound this Easter: keep candy baskets and flowers out of reach, and think about the commitment before you buy your child a bunny or chick.... Read more»
An interview with Rick Myers, chair of the Arizona Board of Regents, along with Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman, David Modeer, head of the Central Arizona Project, and UA Valley fever researcher Dr. Joseph Tabor.... Read more»
Amateur video showing Mark Kelly, the ex-astronaut husband of Gabrielle Giffords, pulling a dog off a baby sea lion at a California beach over the weekend, has been posted on YouTube.... Read more»
Mayor Tom Crosby of Tucson’s sister city, Roscommon, Ireland. Plus, Tony Penn, CEO of United Way of Southern Arizona, and Dr. Lisa Shubitz of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson talks about Valley Fever and your pets.... Read more»
An undergraduate at the University of Arizona is taking over Operation Wolfhound, an international service dog program for veterans.... Read more»
Just weeks after Oscar, an 8-week-old pit bull mix, was found in a Reid Park trashcan, Kimmy the Chihuahua was found in an apartment dumpster. She is now healthy and ready to find a new home.... Read more»
An interview with Save the Scenic Santa Ritas Vice President Morris Farr about opposition to the Rosemont Mine.. Also, Dr. Peter Gordon, veterinary neurologist with Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and Anita Kellman on the 5th Annual Beat Cancer Boot Camp.... Read more»
People who rely on service dogs shouldn’t have to pay to register them as pets, a state lawmaker contends. “For the people who are disabled and on a fixed budget, they’re watching every penny and shouldn’t have to pay for the service dog they need,” said Rep. David Livingston, R-Peoria.... Read more»
Under AWASA’s expanded Pet Fix program, government assisted pet owners can get free spay/neuter surgeries for up to two animals per month at participating clinics.... Read more»
The Pima Animal Care Center has collected $10,000 in donations to install a sound system to play relaxing classical music for the stray and unwanted animals awaiting adoption in the Pima County kennel.... Read more»
Oscar, an 8-week-old pit bull mix, was rescued after someone dumped him in a Reid Park trash can. But he’s no grouch; he’s now living the life of a typical puppy at the Humane Society.... Read more»
A seven-minute short film warning of the perils of catnip has won the Short Film Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Tucson filmmaker Jason Willis captured the prize with “Catnip: Egress to Oblivion?,” a tongue-in-cheek take on drug education films. (with video)... Read more»
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