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David Modeer, the general manager of the Central Arizona Project, talks about the impact of the federal clean air standards imposed on Arizona power plants and how the energy policy affects pumping water throughout Arizona on the CAP pump and canal system.

Energy Plan May Reduce Costs for CAP Water Delivery

Power plant near Page, AZ subject to clean air standards, group working to make those changes affordable, keep plant open.
John Huppenthal, state superintendent of public instruction, is running for re-election this November.

State Schools Chief Offers Assistance to Sunnyside

Top education official says he can mediate contentious district issues to enable education focus.
An earth fissure. Fissures in the earth surface, caused by record lowering of the acquifer, and the earth above cracking open.

New Site Shows Statewide, Local Maps of Natural Hazards

Site is a compilation of data on earthquakes, faults, earth fissures and wildfires in AZ, resources on how to prepare for these.

Murder Mayhem Mystery Dinner Theater

Local theatre group present their new play, Fuhgedaboudit! a fun exaggeration of mobsters.
Vail residents are asking whether or not incorporation would spell the end of their rural way of life.

Vail Incorporation Could Be Regional Benefit

Creating a new town could be financially smart because of state revenue distribution, supporters say.

'Weird Plants' Flourish in Tucson

Curious adaptations to arid environments draw collectors from hobbyists to the horticulturally obsessed.

AZ Grassland Faces Threats from Mesquite Trees, Woody Plants

These plants were not present in the landscape traditionally, continue to spread.

Legendary Artists Integrates Art, Architecture Throughout Tucson

Charles Clement's pieces can be seen in buildings, various places around the city.

Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must

Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan painting with Simone Ufondu, 11, at Dodge Middle School.

US Secretary of Education Visits Tucson Schools

Arne Duncan tours bus depot and high-tech classroom as part of four-state bus journey through Southwest.
A new species of desert mountain scorpion found in the Catalina Mountains.

Researchers Find New Scorpion Species in Catalinas

This is the second time a new species is found in the mountains, which is unusual; unclear of how venomous creature is.
"Doctors' Diaries," a two-part NOVA special.

AZ Week: Here Comes Obamacare

Debate over it continues raging, even as insurers, doctors, businesses prepare for enrollments come October.
U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Tough Crowd at McCain's Town Halls in Phoenix, Tucson

AZ senator spoke Thurs about US intervention in Syria; crowd repeatedly disrupted him, some walked out.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?

Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.
Phil Rosen, a University of Arizona herpetologist, is searching for signs of frogs.

Pima County, UA Working to Eradicate Invasive Bullfrogs

Species has been threatening native frogs, toads, wildlife in central Tucson restoration area.

Grijalva Says No Child Left Behind Has Been Unsuccessful

US rep. held education town hall Tuesday, expressed program hasn't helped close achievement gap.

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