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The business of spring break: At Lake Havasu City, the party starts online

The business of spring break: At Lake Havasu City, the party starts online

By Cale Ottens

Spring break at Lake Havasu City is often portrayed as an out-of-control party, but local leaders say that image is exaggerated and that businesses aim to make sure young people enjoy their time there – and return. With that in mind, they are engaging potential visitors via social media.

Attempt to revive park preservation funding currently stalled in House

Attempt to revive park preservation funding currently stalled in House

Arguments to reinstate a fund meant to help restoration projects at state parks are now stalled, and there is no foreseeable date once again pick up the issue. If reinstated, The Heritage Fund's annual $10 million would go towards historic, trail and park preservation.

Water education challenge teaches students about water quality

Science became more hands-on for one group of students. Two groups teamed up to teach grade-schoolers about the impact that bad and good water has on their daily lives. The students gathered in Tucson to test water quality, record their findings and understand its importance.  Watch video

Game and Fish adds blood-alcohol testing gear to DUI patrols

Game and Fish adds blood-alcohol testing gear to DUI patrols

Off-highway vehicle riders who may drink to excess should be prepared to blow into a tube when pulled over by an Arizona Game and Fish Department officer. The agency's off-highway vehicle patrol is using eight breath-testing devices to nab drunken riders.

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