Lack of temporary pools could cause some desert animals to croak

I was taking a walk after a summer storm in downtown Tucson one evening when I heard a sound I’d never heard before. I thought, is that a flock of sheep?

Nearly half of Maricopa County votes early

Today may be election day, but many Maricopa County voters have already cast their ballot in the primary race.

Grand Canyon glass bridge case still not clear

An arbitrator has awarded a Las Vegas developer about $28 million in a contract dispute over the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Going to work on Mars time

Checking in with the ASU scientists on the Mars rover Curiosity team.

Too much rain could actually be a problem

Much of the Valley is drying out after a second night of monsoon storms. More than an inch of rain fell in some parts of the Valley.

Health district starting to explore hospital funding

The first step towards replacing Maricopa County’s 40-year-old hospital was approved Wednesday.

Arpaio raises nearly three times as much money as opponents

Campaign finance filings show that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has raised almost $7.5 million dollars for his re-election bid.

Court of Appeals hears Glendale sales tax issue

The City of Glendale and a group trying to reverse a newly imposed tax increase are scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

Investigation launched into beef from ill cows

Federal regulators are trying to find out whether beef from sick cows reached the human food supply through a Central California slaughterhouse near Fresno.

Maricopa Medical Center maxed out on space

The Maricopa Medical Center is more than 40 years old. Administrators say they are spending up to millions of dollars a year to keep the leaking, cracking, aging building patched together.

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