Arizona drought may be nearing an end

After historic summer rainfall in Arizona, the state is still in a drought, but that may change over the next three months. Beginning in December and continuing through February, Arizona should be entering El Niño conditions that could bring above-average rainfall, said weather researcher David Fimeral. “The latest three-month outlook looks good for Arizona,” said…

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Silent killers stalk Arizonans

Cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. These are the primary killers of Arizonans. Arizona is ranked No. 28 overall in the nation for health, while Hawaii, Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire currently take the top five spots, according to America’s Health Rankings. Arizona’s retirement-age population grew by nearly 11 percent from 2010…

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Paint to Opera

PHOENIX, Ariz.– Not many would believe that the voice behind the “Duke of Mantua” in Arizona Opera’s “Rigoletto” is one that has only been singing for four years. Anthony Kalil’s path as an opera singer didn’t start with the traditional music background. He sung throughout high school but stopped after he became a technical representative…

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