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Climate Change is Making Droughts Worse In the Western US, Study Says

May 16, 2018 NASA scientist cites evidence of climate change's impact on drought likelihood, severity.

Pima County Supervisors Approve Purchase of Golden Pin Lanes

May 15, 2018 The county will pay $2.8 million for the bowling alley, which it plans to use to house various agencies.

Road Cleared for Pima County Sales Tax Increase Vote

May 15, 2018 County supervisors to decide on raising taxes for road repairs next month.

Park Service: Saguaro National Park Adds $88M to Economy

May 15, 2018 Economic impact of park grows 20 percent in one year, the agency said in an annual report.

Former Border Patrol Agent Who Aided Smuggling Sentenced

May 15, 2018 Alberto Michel previously pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to traffic in marijuana and bribery.

Study: Despite Modest Income, Teachers Pay for Class Needs

May 15, 2018 The National Center for Education Statistics found that teachers pay nearly $480 a year for classroom supplies.

Immigration Will be 'Significant Component' of McCain Legacy

May 15, 2018 The senator has made multiple runs at immigration reform, though his ideas weren't always popular in Arizona or the Republican Party.

Low Inventory, Spike in Demand Push Tucson Home Prices Up

May 15, 2018 A national report shows Tucson prices went up 6.4 percent since the first quarter of 2017.

Mexico Catches Sinaloa Drug Cartel Operator in Nogales

May 14, 2018 Josue Ivan Torres Gonzalez and others were arrested in a series of raids in the Mexican city.

Pinery Fire Burns 12 Acres SE of Willcox

May 14, 2018 The Arizona Department of Forestry says the wildfire was human caused.

Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Allowing Industrial Hemp

May 14, 2018 Growers, harvesters, processors and transporters will be required to get a license.

Basis Asks Parents to Subsidize Teacher Pay

May 14, 2018 The Arizona charter school company received about $5 million in donations last year, according to records.

New Bill Would Keep Navajo Coal Plant Open

May 14, 2018 A U.S. Congressman from Arizona plans to introduce legislation to keep the Navajo Generating Station open.

Do You Tan or Burn? What Genes Say About Your Skin in the Sun

May 14, 2018 A genetic study could help predict who gets skin cancer, made more likely by severe childhood sunburns.

Rothschild: Prepped Industrial Space Entices Employers to Tucson

May 14, 2018 Tucson's mayor said making sure vacant land is ready for industry helps attract jobs.

Forum to Discuss Pima Community College's Progress

May 14, 2018 College faces lower enrollment, funding cuts.

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