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Biosphere 2 Plans to Build Small Replica of Gulf of California

The Biosphere already has an ocean enclosed in a 700,000-gallon tank, but it eventually will become the home of the miniature Sea of Cortez.

Residents Near Huachuca Mountains May Have to Evacuate

Authorities in southeastern Arizona are putting locals on notice that they night have to leave because of a 365-acre wildfire burning in the area.

Randy Claxton, LCSW, behavioral health therapist at the Bridges Geropsychiatric Program at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, discusses mental health challenges facing older adults, and a new program that offers struggling elders a helping hand.

Confronting Suicide Part 3: Suicide Among Elderly

In Arizona and across U.S., people 55 and older have highest suicide rate—but deaths underreported and often ignored.

Bill Aims to Keep New Teen Drivers Off Cell Phones

The Arizona House OKs legislation which bans teen drivers from talking or texting during their first six months of driving.

McCain in Estonia, Calls EU Sanctions on Russia a 'Joke'

During his trip Tuesday he called for 'strong, tough American leadership' to shape the West's response to Russian actions in Ukraine.

Warmer Weather May Increase Rattlesnake Encounters

But experts say common sense, education can usually prevent unwanted interactions with the venomous creatures.

Davis-Monthan May Get F-16 Aircrafts

As F-35 units take up station at Luke AFB in Glendale, the current F-16s based in Maricopa County should be rehoused in Tucson base.

Passover Traditions Changing, Jewish Federation President Says

The Jewish holy week of Passover begins Monday night; holiday to celebrate freedom, he says.

IRS Agent: File Extension, Corrections By April 15

For those who haven't completed their taxes, it is possible to bump back tax due date as much as six months.

Confronting Suicide Part 2: Prevention Top Focus for Colleges

National effort for students started by parents of University of Arizona student who took his life in 1998.

Diving Under Glass: Adventure .001 Leagues Under Sea

AZPM's Christopher Conover dives into the glass enclosed ocean at Biosphere 2; 'From time to time, my job lets me go and do things on my bucket list,' he says.

UPDATED: Not Enough Evidence Against Horne, Judge Rules

Monday decision says Atty. Gen. Tom Horne did not break the campaign finance law; judge says prosecutors did not prove case.

Police Searching For Suspected Serial Rapist

Five assaults have been reported since January in Tucson; TPD warning women on east side of city.

UA Goes Public with $1.5B Fundraising Campaign

More than half already in coffers; another $640M sought in next 4 years, President Hart says

Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee Expands Emergency Care

Larger ER will accommodate increase in people going to doctor now that they have federally-mandated health insurance.

Interstate 11 Not in ADOT's 5 or 10-Year Plans

They argue plan is too tenuous to include in the tentative plans; I-11 would connect Nogales and Las Vegas via PHX and Tucson.

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