Pinal population center, San Tan Valley considers incorporation.
Pinal county wears the label of the second fastest growing county in the country. At 80,000 residents, San Tan Valley has the largest population center.
Arizona Fireworks Laws Among Strictest in Nation
Most fireworks are off limits, and a new law allowing sparklers isn’t in effect yet.
High Levels of Ground-Level Ozone Return to Pima County
Now that summertime temperatures have ramped up and the sun is shining bright, ground-level ozone is again forming, sometimes in levels high enough for a pollution advisory for sensitive people.
D-M Change of Command
Life in the military involves moving every few years, usually that is not accompanied by the full ceremony that the military can muster, unless the move involves a change of command
Immigration Letters and Challenges
Governor Brewer wants more information from the President while farm workers are challenging people to workSenate Debates Come to AZPM
Arizona Public Media is the home for GOP and Democratic US Senate DebatesPrescribed burn in Rincon Mountains
Tucson residents may see smoke rising from the mountain range east of town.
All Politics is Local
When does a local issue begin to matter in a national election? The experts say as soon as the media spotlights the issue.
UA-Based Clinic Helps Patients Who Have Lost Hope
Dubbed the “Clinic of Hope” by many, the Disability Assessment Research Clinic at the University of Arizona is a place where patients with chronic illness often end up as a last resort, as they feel they’re losing controls of their lives.
Commercial Real Estate bottoms out, follows national trend.
Empty storefronts line Tucson's most traveled corridors, but experts believe recovery is coming.
Horseshoe Fire Continues to Burn
The “Horseshoe Fire,” burning five miles west of the Arizona Town of Portal, continues to burn and is expected to take a few more weeks to contain.
Political Focus - Brewer White House Dustup
Governor Jan Brewer is angry with the White House about how she learned that Arizona is being sued over SB 1070
Refugees in Tucson: Lives as Immigrants Contribute to Our Community.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Solar Energy and Water Concerns
Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.
Political Conversations - Governor Jan Brewer
Governor Jan Brewer has been in office about 18 months and two topics have dominated the state's political landscape during that time: the budget and immigration.
