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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.

Warmer Weather May Increase Rattlesnake Encounters

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

Local 'Society' Cultivates Passion for Drought Tolerant Plants

Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society is a nonprofit organization helping educate residents, rescuing desert species

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

8% of UA students say they've seriously thought about suicide. National prevention effort started by parents of UA student who took his life in 1998.

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

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.

Confronting Suicide Part 1: Teen Suicides

In Arizona, percentage of high school students injured or poisoned in suicide attempt almost doubled from 2003 to 2013.

AZ Week: District Charter Schools Struggle with Unstable Funds

Gov. Jan Brewer had asked for $33 million to fund public school district sponsored charter schools; state Legislature came up with about 75% of that.

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.

Local High School Teacher Wins National Award

Art Almquist, a drama teacher at Tucson High Magnet School, is recognized as Teacher of The Year by People Magazine.

Air Force Officials Visit Congress, Defend Grounding of A-10s

At a meeting of a subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, Gen. Larry Spencer, the Air Force vice chief of staff, said cutting the A-10 was a financial decision.

Chalk Art Fest Turns Sidewalks into Canvases

A creative group gathers for the third annual Park Place Chalk Art Festival to make art seem like child's play.

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