Heat wave grips US West amid fear of a new, hotter normal
It's raising concerns that such extreme weather could become the new normal amid a decades-long drought.
Beat the heat at a cooling center
City, private groups offer cooling locations.
Electric grid holding up as temperatures soar
Utility urges customers to time appliance use carefully.
Crews make steady gains on wildfire in rural Arizona
Despite progress, several communities are still being told to be ready in case of evacuation.
Governor tours Arizona fires, calls for special session
Ducey wants the Legislature to approve extra money to ensure that firefighters have the resources they need
Key reservoir on Colorado River expected to match record low
Dropping surface level at Lake Mead continues to drop
Rural Arizona residents wait as wildfire spreads uncontained
The so-called Telegraph Fire, straddling two counties, has burned 112 square miles and was at zero containment Tuesday
Arizona wildfires prompt evacuation orders, advisory notices
Evacuations were ordered for areas on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and residents of Superior were advised to prepare for possible evacuation
"Good Food Finder" wants to build roots between growers and consumers.
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TEP brings new renewable energy solar system online this month
With the addition of two new energy systems about 26% of TEP's power will be from renewable sources.
UA ready to have all purchased renewable power in May
The university says the move will cut greenhouse gases by a third and save millions in the long run.
White House announces group to address drought in the West
The interagency group will work with federal, state, local and tribal governments to tackle the water shortages.
When water is scarce, some researchers go underground to find out why
The amount of moisture held in the ground can play a big role in how much water makes it down to rivers and reservoirs.
New coalition pushes for Arizona to shift to clean energy by 2050
Dozens of businesses, cities and organizations have joined the effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Extreme and exceptional drought stretching across southern Arizona
Tony Paniagua spoke to one rancher impacted by the dry conditions.
