From the archive: Jan. 8 gunman Jared Loughner will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Several victims said at his sentencing hearing Thursday that he should spend his time remembering his crimes — among those who spoke was Mark Kelly, who stood in the courtroom with his wife, Gabrielle Giffords. Read more» 4
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A crowd of about 250 braved a blazing sun and intense heat to meet with their congressman Saturday. Some of them braved memories of a similar event 18 months ago, as they met with newly elected U.S. Rep. Ron Barber at the first "Congress On Your Corner" event since the Jan. 8 shootings. Read more» 2
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords met with constituents Monday in private gathering billed as a completion of the "Congress on Your Corner" event at which she was shot. Read more» 3
The day-long series of BEYOND events ended as they began, with prayers and song and quiet togetherness. About 300 people gathered at Kino Stadium as daylight slipped away listening to speakers and singing along to "Amazing Grace." (with full video) Read more»
Some Jan. 8 shooting victims and witnesses appear in a video by a national gun control group released Wednesday. Retired Col. Bill Badger, Ken Dorushka, Randy Gardner, Mavy Stoddard, Roger and Faith Salzgeber, and nurse Nancy Bowman lent their voices to a 3-minute video by Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Read more»
The Tucson Padres will take on the Salt Lake City Bees as the new minor league team plays its home opener at Kino Stadium on Friday night. Read more»