Ram roundup expected to help wildlife after Wallow Fire

Arizona Game and Fish is working to reintroduce Rocky Mountain Big Horn rams to the herd after the Wallow Fire.

Sweat lodge tragedy highlights lack of self-help industry regulations

Few, if any, standards safeguard the self-help industry. And that led to tragedy for three people who died in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony in 2009.

In Texas, a push to stop scammers targeting immigrants

The logjam in Washington over immigration reform has led to an unintended consequence: Fraud. For years, the federal government in San Antonio has targeted so-called “notarios,” or scammers who promise miracles to immigrants who need legal papers.

Julie Erfle: How do you define 'American'?

If someone asked you, “How do you define American?” what would you say?

Save budget surplus for a rainy day, state superintendent says

Arizona is taking in more money than had been expected this year and that has led to a projected budget surplus for fiscal year 2012. But  State Schools Superintendent John Huppenthal is not asking for more dollars for education.

City warns against celebratory gun shooting

The City of Phoenix is issuing its annual warning today against shooting guns into the air this holiday season.

Study: Wealthier valley residents have more shade

Phoenix is a great place to study climate change, scientists say -- because it's hot here in a way that they predict other American cities soon will be.

Phoenix Suns fielding a new team -- in cyberspace

A local pro sports team is taking the use of social media to another level. The Phoenix Suns begin their regular season tonight at US Airways Center with a team on the floor, and another in cyberspace.

Mexican gray wolf numbers coming up short

The federal government doesn’t know if they have enough Mexican gray wolves to successfully save the species in the southwest.

Arpaio says his office will cooperate with DOJ

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he wants to avoid a court battle with the Department of Justice.

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