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Summer Weather Has Equal Chance of Normal, Wet, Dry

Using El Nino as a measurement to help predict, the National Weather Service says conditions are unclear at this point.

6 CPS Senior Employees Fired Over Un-Investigated Cases

They were part of staff who orchestrated a plan that led to more than 6,500 abuse, neglect reports to close without investigation.

Proposal Aims to Triple Mexican Gray Wolf Target SW Population

Alternative approved by AZ Game & Fish Comm. also calls for major expansion of area where wolves can be released; expansion of area where wolves can disperse, establish territories.

Participants of 'Biggest, Most Expensive' Science Experiment Visit Tucson

The Large Hadron Collider's start-up, launch are center of film to be screened at The Loft; scientists discuss its connection to the UA.

Space Scientists Discover Asteroids with Rings

The discovery was a surprise and has launched a new line of theories to explain how rings can form around a small object in space.

PHX Mayor: City Bidding to Host Democratic Convention 2016

Democratic Natl. Comm. released list of 15 cities considered for event, Phoenix is one of them; Mayor Greg Stanton says hosting would boost local businesses.

Ranchers Won't be Able to Kill Wolves in Self Defense

Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed legislation that would have allowed live-stock owners shoot Mexican gray wolves if attacking people, cattle, etc.

Commerce Secretary Visiting ASU to Explore Entrepreneurial Opps

Penny Pritzker will tour SkySong, which was built to be a global business community to help region in tech, innovation, education.

PHX, Tucson to Collaborate in Drinking Water Conservation

Phoenix Council OK 3 measures aimed at better securing resources, including partnership with Tucson water providers that would allow for storage of CAP water between the regions.

Brewer Vetoes AHCCCS Work-Rule, Time-Limit Legislation

Bill was sponsored by House Speaker Andy Tobin; would have forced recipients to get a job, limit some to a max of 5 years of insurance.

Rincon Market to Reopen in May

Store had to be rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2013; owner says target opening date some time in mid May.

2 Tucson Schools Make Natl Top 10

Basis Tucson, University High School listed in top 10 best public schools in the U.S.; Basis ranked 5th, UHS 7th.

OSIRIS REx Moves From Planning Phase to Fabrication

Latest NASA project for the UA is one step closer to launch; its ultimate goal is bringing back a piece of an asteroid to Earth.

AZ Gets $10M to Boost Low-Performing Schools

Funds come from U.S. Dept. of Education's school improvement grants program; program has invested in more than 1,500 of country's lowest-performing schools.

Brewer Signs Tougher Penalties for Human Trafficking

Cindy McCain, who pushed the bill forward, said legislation would put AZ at forefront of fight against crime imposing harsher punishment for pimps, escort services, etc.

UA Pays Tribute to Campus Trees, Recognizes Local Tree Campaign

Campus Arboretum dedicated 2014 Arbor Day Tree a few days early on Earth Day in recognition of Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rotschild’s 10,000 Trees Campaign.

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