A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by environmental groups to force the Bureau of Land Management to do more to protect two national monuments in Arizona.

Union Pacific and Ames Construction are closing three roadway crossings next week.

The Miami Heat's LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh combined for 85 points en route to defeating the San Antonio Spurs 109-93 last night.

(BPT) - Americans are facing a growing epidemic: an equal opportunity disease, affecting individuals of all ages, genders, races and socioeconomic status. Opioid prescription painkiller addiction, a form of opioid dependence, is a chronic disease that affects the brain. Although many believe it is a result of a moral failing or lack of control, research shows opioid prescription painkiller addiction is a long-term medical condition that alters the brain’s chemistry, making it difficult for someone to stop. This means the brain has been affected by the disease.

(BPT) - Women are busier than ever these days - the latest report from RunningUSA says women account for nearly eight million U.S. road-race finishers, with the number continuing to climb. For many women, running provides an opportunity to take a break from the challenges of work, family and other stress to be their best selves while combining fun, personal accomplishment and camaraderie with others.

Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 2013, Pima County Department of Transportation along with their contractor, Granite Construction Company, will be closing Alvernon Way/Contractor’s Way from Ajo Way to Aviation Parkway for 24 hours. The contractor will be performing minor asphalt work, fog seal coating, and striping to complete the two-mile bike lane project on Alvernon Way/Contractor’s Way from Ajo Way to 29th Street. The roadway will re-open at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30.

Northwest side drivers should expect delays this morning and plan altrernative routes to get through the intersection of Shannon and Magee. Constructions crews will be laying down new pavement in the intersection.

(BPT) - Planning out a big move across town requires a bit of organization. Enlisting the help of friends and family, packing all of the belongings carefully into containers and once moved, finding homes for everything - the to-do list can go on and on.

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(BPT) - Winter lingered far too long this year. It was cold, it was blustery, and many of us were left wondering if it would ever end. Now summer is here - and it’s time to get outdoors.

(BPT) - The second the school bell rings signaling that school’s out for summer, it seems that children immediately forget everything they’ve studied over the past nine months. When they return to school in the fall, playing catch up takes time.

Canyon Del Oro senior Trevor Dickerson wasn’t quite sure what he was getting himself into when he decided to campaign to become the National Western Regional Vice President of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

As the first round of the NBA playoffs are coming to an end, the picture of who will play in the finals is becoming remarkably clearer. With a few teams dominantly prevailing in the preliminary round, there is no doubt which teams are on a mission and which teams are just fighting to play another day.

The increasingly intense desert heat is a tell tale sign that summer is nearly upon us, and with it, the obligatory season of blockbuster films. With a jam packed lineup that includes Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, Fast and Furious 6, Man of Steel, Pacific Rim, and World War Z, it is clear that big time producers in LA are gearing up to entice audiences with the usual explosions, car chases, zombie attacks, space battles, and robot wars, all enhanced by the technological advancements of 3D cameras. But despite the current technological prowess that is obtainable to all filmmakers with money to burn, we have reached an age where the standard gimmicks may no longer be sufficient for the 21st century viewer.

(BPT) - Warm weather is here, which means many homeowners are beginning new DIY projects. Have you included home safety on your list?

If it looks fishy, it probably is. 

Many players see the regular season as the time to improve both individually, and as a team. When it comes to playoff time, it’s about creating your legacy. Essentially, the post season separates the good players from the great players, and the talented teams from the legendary teams. The most important NBA games of the season are finally upon us.

THEATER

Although it’s not much, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” really deserves credit where credit’s due. Its 2009 predecessor was one of the dumbest action movies of the past 10 years. In this sequel, director Jon M. Chu of those “Step Up” movies makes an attempt to incorporate some humor, creative action sequences, and impressive visuals. That doesn’t mean “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is a good movie, but at least it’s an improvement. The film could have gone down the route of the “Transformers” series, which only got worse with every entry.

Rocks and Ropes may be in its 21st year of operation, but there’s no monotony when stepping foot into this spacious rock-climbing gymnasium, located at 330 S. Toole Ave.

The Town of Florence temporarily grew in population over the past few days when nearly 25,000 people from across the state and country made their way to the 20th-annual Country Thunder from April 11-14.

(NAPSI)—Technology continues to make road trips better. USB power adapters for all our gadgets, thermoelectric coolers for food and beverages, and affordable cameras that can withstand being dropped in the parking lot or dunked in the pool are helping to keep travelers comfortable and connected.