Infrared, drones among tools used to fight wildfires

As another dry and dangerous summer begins, Arizona’s response to wildfires is likely to include some high-tech elements. 

Lawmakers say no to entry fee along Canadian-U.S. border

Lawmakers from northern states are saying “no” to a proposed study of a fee to enter the United States by land. They say it will hurt cities along the U.S. - Canadian border.

Mexico creates investigative unit to find missing people

Officials in Mexico say the country has created a special investigative unit to search for missing people.

Democrats use public forum to examine Arizona National Guard allegations

A Democratic state lawmaker is holding a public forum Tuesday to review allegations of misconduct at the Arizona National Guard. The meeting comes after an investigation found ethical missteps and inappropriate sexual activity among guard members.

Arizona Senator John McCain makes a surprise visit to rebel forces in Syria

Arizona Senator John McCain spent his Memorial Day meeting with rebel leaders in Syria Monday.

Sheriff’s office to loan life jackets to boaters, funded by Native Air

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is getting a donation this week, in recognition of National Safe Boating Week.

Mice droppings and urine could lead to fatal disease

The Arizona Department of Health Services is urging people heading to their summer homes to be careful, during the cleaning process.

Campaign seeks to require labeling of foods containing GMOs

A Tucson activist is launching an initiative campaign this week aimed at requiring the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

The cost of rising student loan debt

College graduation is a huge milestone. It also starts a countdown -- six months until the first student loan payment is due.

Giffords gives emotional graduation address

Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords spoke at a university graduation in New York Saturday.

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.” 

Prop 100 critic: Tax increase not the end of the world

Three years ago, Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 100, a temporary one cent sales tax increase.

Fewer Arizonans to travel this Memorial Day

Fewer Arizonans will be traveling this holiday weekend than last year.

Craft breweries selling beer aged with Louisville Sluggers

Arizona is one of several states selling beer aged with baseball bats this Memorial Day Weekend, to help military families.

Navajo Nation suit against Urban Outfitters on hold

The Navajo Nation’s case against Urban Outfitters is on hold while the parties work toward a settlement. The Nation sued Urban Outfitters in March of last year, saying the clothing company violated trademarks of the Navajo name.

Apache County cites states' rights with Mexican Gray Wolf ordinance

Apache County Supervisors have passed an ordinance that prohibits state and federal government from releasing Mexican Gray Wolves in the county.  But the measure is drawing criticism from environmentalists who want to protect the threatened wolf species.

Man arrested for igniting wildfire

Coconino County sheriff's deputies have arrested a 25-year-old transient for tossing a cigarette that ignited a fire along I-40, near Flagstaff on Thursday. 

Penalty phase in Jodi Arias trial ends in deadlock

A mistrial has been declared in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The now-dismissed jury says it was hopelessly deadlocked on the issue of whether Arias should spend the rest of her life in prison, or be put to death. 

Fire near Nogales 70 percent contained

Firefighters are getting the upper hand on a human-caused wildfire that has been burning in the Coronado National Forest, east of Nogales. 

Weekend forest visitors should be 'bear aware'

If you're headed into the forests this holiday weekend, you may want to listen up.


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