Wildfires: containment versus control
With wildfire season upon us, it's important to understand a key term you'll hear a lot of -- how much of a fire is "contained." "When we say 'contained,' we still have fire crews out there who will monitor the fire and make sure that we can hold that line, so that's very different than calling it 'controlled,'" said Carrie Dennett, fire prevention officer for Arizona State Forestry.
Body in Tempe Town Lake indentified
Police have identified a body found floating in Tempe Town Lake. Gerrick Begay was discovered between the railroad bridge and the Mill Avenue Bridge around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Begay was 21 years old and a Tempe resident, police said.
Measuring the impact of the Prop 100 sales tax increase
The 1 cent sales tax increase approved by voters in 2010 as Proposition 100 expires on Saturday. The vote occurred while Arizona's economy was in the middle of the recession and the state's budget was deep in a deficit.
Hulu Web Drama Targets Latino Teen Audience
Phoenix Symphony climbs out of debt
The Phoenix Symphony is officially back on its feet. The nonprofit organization faced a $1.5 million budget deficit less than two years ago. CEO Jim Ward attributed an improved business model has helped the symphony erase its debt.
Census data shows growth in multiracial population
Sen. John McCain speaks out about sexual misconduct in the military
Arizona Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he cannot fully endorse women joining the military until the problem of sexual assault among its personnel is solved. Arizona Sen. John McCain shared a story of a woman asking his opinion on her daughter joining the military at the Senate Armed Services hearing.
Prescott Community Pays Tribute To Fallen Firefighters
Kavanagh drops bid to take medical marijuana back to voters
State Representative John Kavanagh has conceded he cannot drum up enough support among legislative colleagues for his bid to ask voters to rescind Arizona's 2010 Medical Marijuana Act. The problem, he said, is political.
New Mexico Farmworkers May Be Victims Of Illegal Pay Practices
Two dogs abandoned in desert
Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies have rescued two domesticated dogs that had been abandoned in the desert, east of Phoenix. Sheriff Joe Arpaio says a woman spotted the dogs while she was on horseback and led deputies to them.
Sequestration Hits Indian Country's Mental Health Services
High heat causing increased emergency calls
Phoenix is scorching this week, with temperatures upwards of 110 degrees expected across the metro area today. That's about 10 degrees warmer than normal. This isn't just uncomfortable. The weather is causing an uptick in emergency calls – and not just in the city's urban areas.
Navajo Generating Station Proposes Solution To EPA Mandates
Good news for last-minute Father's Day shoppers
If you're looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift, the state wants you to know you likely won't get cheated at the register.The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures did 28 unannounced inspections at retailers statewide, looking at the items people often buy for their dads, like ties, cologne and watches.
'Dream 9' Immigrant Activists Freed In Tucson
Gov. Brewer to sign Medicaid expansion bill
Governor Jan Brewer will sign her Medicaid expansion plan into law Monday, during a ceremony at the capitol. A handful of Republican lawmakers joined Democrats last week to approve the plan, as part of the state budget.
Sheriff's Deputies, Minuteman Clash In Arizona Desert
Beating the heat with an afternoon run in Scottsdale
Facing the Valley's hot summers head-on, the Scottsdale "Beat the Heat Race" will have runners starting an 11.22 kilometer race at 2:47 p.m. on Saturday.Race creator and public relations executive Jason Rose talked about the reasons for the event, including the positive effect it may have on summer tourism.
No More Car Decals For SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program