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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.

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.

Weekly Business Report: Rio Nuevo Set to Renovate TCC

AZPM partners with the newspaper Inside Tucson Business for a weekly report on local business and economic news.

Tucson Home Sales Up By Almost 17.7%, Report Says

The housing market continues to improve, that’s according to figures from the Tucson Association of Realtors.

World Cup of Trap & Skeet Shooting Comes to Tucson

More than 300 shooters from 44 countries are competing in Tucson this weekend, with the hopes of qualifying for the world championships.

Nonprofits Raise Over $1M on AZ Gives Day

While final numbers are not yet available, Lauren Schroeder of Arizona Alliance of Nonprofits estimates a total near $1.4 million.

Pima County Wastewater Project Finishes Early, Under Budget

Project was designed to improve the quality of treated effluent being pumped into the Santa Cruz River, bringing it up to EPA standards.

AZ Foreclosure Rates Flattening at Pre-Recession Levels

Tucson area has 248 homes in some form of foreclosure in March; one more than area saw in February.

Tucson Ending Pension Payments Based on Sick Leave

Sick time buy-back program inflated pension contributions by $1.2 million; city attorney had advised to evaluate such expenses.

Health Equity in Pima County is Focus of Upcoming Event

Pima County's Health Dept. hosting panel to address issues, such as developing healthy lifestyles, equal access to health care.

Expo Teaches About Past Through Archeology

The annual event hosted by Arizona State Parks has been around for 32 years; highlights region's history.

Pima County Could Seek Mitigation for Pipeline Construction

Environmental Impact Statement for Kinder-Morgan's Sierrita Pipeline didn't find major negative impacts; County administrator says it could create second smuggling corridor.

Local Cyclists Want City to Increase Safety on Roads

Tucson could see separated bike lanes in near future thanks to $5.5M grant from state transit agency.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 4, 2014

Winners, losers in this year's proposed city budget; how will latest court rulings on campaign finance affect Arizona political races?; Obamacare effects in congressional campaigns.

Weekly Business Report: Tucson Wants Tesla

Battery factory would bring 6,500 jobs to region; UA seeks vet school funding; Tucson's dark skies getting lighter.

Event Encourages Donating to Local Nonprofits

The second Arizona Gives Day is taking place today, and local state charities are working together to raise as much money as possible for their causes.

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