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Web Feature: A Children's Harvest

Tucked into the city's center, Tucson Village Farm offers kids a taste of country life

Election Impact on Pima County

Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson talks about the impact of Tuesday's election in Pima County.

Malaria

Major breakthrough in the fight against malaria by genetically altering the mosquito that carries the disease

Super Rec-area Planned

Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.

Ray Carroll: Rosemont Ads Targeting County Supervisors “Misguided”

A recent radio ad campaign urges listeners to call supes in support of the proposed mine.

The Battle to Conserve Mission San Xavier del Bac

Restoration of Mission San Xavier del Bac's deteriorated east bell tower is on hold because funding has dried up.

Property Taxes Going Up?

Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll talks about what Pima County homeowners can expect on upcoming property tax bills.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

Supporters of electric vehicles are excited about the short-term and long-term future

Examining the Gulf Oil Spill

Kierán Suckling, Executive Director of the Center for Biological Diversity just completed a fact-finding mission to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill region. While he was in New Orleans, he spoke with Robert Rappaport.

The Grand Canyon and the Colorado River

Big changes in the river corridor over the last 150 years

CD-7 GOP Showdown

The four Republican candidates running for United States Representative in Congressional District 7 in Arizona face-off in special one-hour program.

Arizona Fireworks Laws Among Strictest in Nation

Most fireworks are off limits, and a new law allowing sparklers isn’t in effect yet.

High Levels of Ground-Level Ozone Return to Pima County

Now that summertime temperatures have ramped up and the sun is shining bright, ground-level ozone is again forming, sometimes in levels high enough for a pollution advisory for sensitive people.

Prescribed burn in Rincon Mountains

Tucson residents may see smoke rising from the mountain range east of town.

RTA puts plans on hold to assume Sun Tran.

Agreement with the City of Tucson hits a roadblock.

"Beat the Peak" Water Conservation Program Underway

Tucson Water has kicked of its annual "Beat the Peak" water conservation campaign, but the message for 2010 goes beyond the typical focus of reducing summertime water use.

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