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Health Care Reforms Could Mean 400K Lose Insurance in Arizona

State-funded insurance losses would be greatest in rural places, possible result would be rural hospital closures.

A Tucson Family Observes Ramadan

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A summer insect forecast from "The King of Sting", and Beth Surdut's close encounter with a highly specialized desert denizen.

Episode 143: How Do We Deal With This Heat?

Plus: Breaking Ramadan fast with a Tucson Muslim family.

Incoming Storm Could End Heat Wave

A storm system heading for Tucson means temperatures could get back to normal.

The Art of Paying Attention: Zebra-Tailed Lizards

Author and wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut shares a surprisingly close encounter in midtown Tucson with one of the fastest sprinters in the desert.

Tucson Heat Wave: One Record Tied, One Broken

'Significant weather advisory' issued for blowing dust in NE Pima County.

Ozone Warning Issued as Temperatures Set to Exceed 110 Degrees

The weather system that is bringing the heat also prevents pollutants from leaving the air.

Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent

Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.

Heat and Ozone Levels Forecast to Rise in Tucson

Air pollutant could be at elevated levels through Friday; hot temperatures will last through the weekend.

Growing and a Lot of Giving at Felicia's Farm

Tucson's north-side urban farm donates all of its produce to the Casa Maria soup kitchen.

Astronauts and Aficionados Enter Tucson's Orbit for Spacefest

Experts and fans rub shoulders during space-themed weekend.

Arizona's Flake Witnesses Shooting Outside D.C.

He says he received call from Giffords' husband Mark Kelly shortly after.

Tucson, Pima County Open Housing Complex for Homeless Vets

A 44-unit complex for homeless vets is open near Davis-Monthan.

Average Tucson Home Price Highest Since Before Recession

Higher prices driven by lack of inventory on the real estate market.

It Adds Up: UA's End-of-Year Leftovers Destined for Resale

Things left in dormitories, furniture, old athletic gear and more will be available to the public.

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