Ron Barber to hold first event at a Tucson Safeway

Newly elected Representative Ron Barber will hold his first "Congress on the Corner" event this weekend in Tucson. Barber was sworn in this week, replacing former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically wounded at a similar event lat year. 

Power lines in the path of Poco Fire

The Poco fire burning outside of Young, Ariz. doubled in size overnight as firefighters were dealing with gusty winds and high temperatures.

Explaining the impact of SB 1070

Chris Moncayo, vice president and general manager of Entravision Communications, explains why 23 media outlets decided to simulcast a program about Arizona's SB 1070.

Less snowfall leads to little water run-off

This past winter may not have been the driest in Valley history but it was in the top twenty. Salt River Project says the La Niña weather pattern meant little snowfall in the mountains and light runoff for the lakes and rivers.

Poco Fire has grown, but not spreading quickly

The Poco Fire burning near Young, Ariz. has grown to 3,700 acres, although Fire Information Officer Deryl Jevons says the blaze is not spreading as quickly.

ASU awarded DOD bioterrorism contract

Arizona State University has received a multi-million dollar contract from the federal government. It will help develop a device for the rapid detection of infectious diseases. 

Herb Paine: Drowning by political neglect

What sane and responsible person leaves their baby unattended in a pool?

Looking back at the lending market to improve the future of real estate

Many financial experts say the nation’s slumping real estate market is the result of the loose lending policies of the 1990s and into this century.

Reaction swift to Obama Administration immigration announcement

President Barack Obama eased enforcement of immigration laws Friday, offering a chance for many illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.

National forest seeks sandbag volunteers this weekend

Officials at the Tonto National Forest are looking for volunteers to help protect a site near Sunflower from flooding.

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