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Lake Mead at Lowest Level on Record, 37% Capacity

May 20, 2016 Further declines seen before upstream dam releases will build it again.

Ducey Declares Victory for Prop. 123 School Funding Plan

May 19, 2016 Ballot proposal wins by 1.6 percent margin; not everyone's happy with outcome.

Port's New Rail 'Off Ramp' Could Be Boost For Tucson's Logistics

May 19, 2016 Addition at Port of Tucson allows easy access to Union Pacific mainline.

Tucson Area Home Sales Numbers Up, Inventory Down

May 19, 2016 Local market continues to recover, but number of homes for sale is still a weakness.

Marana, Oro Valley Lead Pima County Population Growth

May 19, 2016 More than half of all new residents to Tucson area live in northwest side towns.

Prop 123: When Will School Funding Vote Count End?

May 18, 2016 In race that's too close to call, some feel anxiety, while others are optimistic.

Nogales High School Mariachis Awarded $40,000 Grant

May 18, 2016 Teens win most competitions they enter, making them among best groups in country.

Prop 123 School Funding Vote Too Close to Call; 0.9% Margin

May 17, 2016 Ballot counting resumes Wednesday, with thousands of votes still to be tallied.

Pima County Bans Hand-Held Phone Use When Driving

May 17, 2016 No texting, either, at risk of $100 fine, $250 if involved in collision.

Tucson Water, Trash Rates Going Up, City Council Decides

May 17, 2016 City Council adopts water rate increase that takes median residential bill to $32.35.

Spacecraft for UA Asteroid Mission Heads to Florida Friday

May 17, 2016 Preparation begins for launch Sept. 8 on seven-year-long mission.

Find Your Polling Place

May 17, 2016 124 voting locations open until 7 pm, including for dropoff of early ballots.

Mosquito Season Brings Worry of West Nile More Than Zika

May 16, 2016 Health officials say West Nile Virus is a danger in Arizona; 7 deaths last year.

Arizona Ports of Entry Handle $31B in 2015, UA Study Says

May 16, 2016 10% increase in two years result of every state in US importing, exporting through state.

University of Arizona To Boost Pay for Faculty, Staff

May 16, 2016 Salaries will go up in September in first across-the-board raises in three years.

Prediction: Most Pima Voters Won’t Cast Ballots Tomorrow

May 16, 2016 Election officials expect fewer than half of voters to show up for special election.

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