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Best Pet for Sonora? Desert Tortoises Up for Adoption

Nearly 100 captive-born tortoises up for adoption to homes in Sonoran Desert.

Raucous Crowd for McSally's First Town Hall of Year

250 attend, hundreds more wait outside; congresswoman promises more such meetings.

Freeze Warning in Effect in Pima and Pinal Counties, O'odham Nation

Temperatures expected to be at or below freezing through Wednesday.

Tree Clearing on I-19 to Cause Lane Closures, Delays

The project is meant to increase safety by reducing plant-caused collisions.

Mortgage Rates on the Rise in Southern Arizona

Realtors association says average home payments are 8.9 percent higher than in October.

Trees, Large Plants on I-19 Will Be Cleared as Safety Measure

Woody vegetation within 30 feet of the highway will be removed by ADOT.

Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight Through Thursday Morning

Freeze and hard-freeze warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service.

'Mariposa Road' Improvements Moved Up Two Years

Phase one of SR 189 rebuild will start in 2019.

US Money to Boost Santa Cruz County Public-Safety Radio

Law enforcement and fire agencies encounter 'dead spots' in 80% of service area.

Newton Slows, Will Not Bring Much More Rain to Southeast Arizona

From hurricane to tropical storm and now to post-tropical cyclone.

Hurricane Newton Sending Heavy Rains to Tucson

Flash flood watch issued; up to 3 inches expected through Thursday.

Trade Between Arizona and Mexico Continues to Grow

Imports, exports and tourism flow across the border and build the local economy.

Marketing of Two Nogaleses Meant to Breach Economic Wall

The mayors of both communities say they must attract new business for the region to thrive.

More Rain Coming to Southern Arizona; Flooding Possible

Storms follow deluge of up to 3 inches in some parts of Tucson metro area Tuesday.

Rain Subsides, But Flooding, Dangerous Conditions Ongoing

Pima County Supervisor Bronson pulled from submerging car in north side wash.

Flash Flood Warning in Effect in Tucson Metro Area Tuesday

Streets flooded throughout area; authorities advise staying indoors, using caution.

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