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The Tomateros de Culiacán practice the day before the Mexican Baseball Fiesta gets underway.

Sixth Annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta Gets Underway Thursday

Event strives to re-create in Tucson the environment of Mexico's top league.

Smoking in Arizona at Historic Low, 14% of Adults: Report

State officials credit higher awareness of health effects in last 5 years.

'Mariposa Road' Improvements Moved Up Two Years

Phase one of SR 189 rebuild will start in 2019.

The new air traffic control tower for Tucson International Airport

Officials: New Tucson Airport Tower Means Safety, Efficiency

$40 million structure dedicated Friday also boasts green features, including solar power.

Tucson International Airport Will Unveil New Control Tower

FAA-owned tower replaces one of the oldest-running towers in the country.

What Can Politicians Actually Do To Improve the Economy?

Three experts weigh in on how public policy can improve Arizona's financial well-being.

UA Collaborative Study Seeks Ways to Slow Cognitive Decline

Universities recruiting adults age 65-90 for computer-based exercises and mild electric stimulation.

Stone Ave to be One Direction at Drachman Through Friday

Traffic will switch directions every 12 hours due to work on water lines.

Mexican League Spring Training Starts Monday in Tucson

3 teams will hold practices for two weeks; 5 will take part in Mexican Baseball Fiesta.

Arizona Unemployment Drops, Halts Four-Month Trend

Hiring for the school year added 31,100 jobs to the state's economy in August.

Tucson Housing Market Rebounds After Weak July

Local home sales went up in August after dropping last month.

Tucson's Exports Near $2.5 Billion in 2015

Tech industries helped push local businesses' worldwide trade.

30 Zika Cases Reported in Arizona Since Outbreak Began

More than a third of all cases reported in state came in last month.

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

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

Heavy monsoon rains blanket the campus of the University of Arizona.

Hurricane Newton Sending Heavy Rains to Tucson

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

Pima County Group Aims to Break Cycle of Incarceration

MacArthur Foundation-funded program wants to reduce missed court dates, jailtime for some nonviolent crimes.

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