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The sun sets through afternoon showers.

Four Arizona Monuments Under Review

May 11, 2017 Department of Interior looking at 27 nationally and taking public input.

Electricity Restored to Tohono O'odham Nation after 2 Days

May 11, 2017 Weather-related outage started Monday evening; power was restored Wednesday evening.
Bison living in Grand Canyon National Park don't have any predators, officials say.

Grand Canyon Considers Thinning Bison Herd

May 10, 2017 Park officials worried about damage done by up to 600 bison in the park.
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking west from Highway 83.

Next Step for Rosemont Mine Approval Could Come in June

May 9, 2017 Coronado National Forest supervisor expected to sign record of decision in June.
People listening to a presentation at an ADOT public meeting on Interstate 11 in Tucson.

Avra Valley I-11 Proposals Draw Opposition at Tucson Meetings

May 9, 2017 Citizens disagree with notion of building highway through deserts west of Tucson.
Photo of the Mulberry Fire taken the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, shortly after the wildfire started.

Mulberry Fire Slows After Burning 1,755 acres

May 8, 2017 Fire started Saturday; authorities say it is human caused.
The sun blazes before it begins to set.

Hot Spring: Tucson Hits 100 Degrees Earlier Than Normal

May 4, 2017 Meteorologist say Thursday reading makes it 7th earliest date to reach century mark.
Footprint of the Sawmill Fire, showing black line for containment along 94% of its perimeter, May 1, 2017.

Sawmill Fire 94% Contained, Evacuation Notices Lifted

May 1, 2017 Human-caused fire burned nearly 47,000 acres southeast of Tucson.
A map of the Sawmill Fire as of April 28.

Sawmill Fire Held to 47,000 Acres, 89% Contained

Apr 28, 2017 Fire managers focus on eastern side, hope to keep community of Mescal safe.
Sentinel Peak from the east side, along South Mission Road.

Tucson Seeks Upgrades for Iconic 'A' Mountain Park

Apr 28, 2017 City asks public opinion on better trails, picnic facilities, more.
A monsoon downpour floods an intersection on Tucson's east side.

Study: Extreme Weather Hits Tucson More than Other Western Cities

Apr 26, 2017 Researchers say people should stay informed, modify behavior and take out insurance.
The Sawmill Fire located 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona.

40,000-Acre Wildfire Slows, But More Winds Expected to Drive It Anew

Apr 26, 2017 Wind gusts to 35 mph coming in Thursday could spread Sawmill Fire near Sonoita.

O'odham Dances: 'This Is The Way We Begin and End Things'

Apr 25, 2017 A creative collaboration combining film, poetry and Southwestern flavor debuts Tuesday in Tucson.
A bee gathers pollen from a sunflower.

Bee Swarms Can Bring Pain to Spring's Beauty

Apr 25, 2017 Busiest time for potentially dangerous swarms lasts through May.
The Sawmill Fire located 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona.

Winds Stoke Wildfire; Officials Estimate Up to 20K Acres

Apr 24, 2017 300 firefighters battle fire on state and national forest land south of Green Valley.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

National Weather Service Wants Help Spotting Storms

Apr 24, 2017 Program helps meteorologists get view of incoming storms to make monsoon safer.

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