The Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002

The setting sun marks the end of another grueling day for firefighters.

UA recruiters brag about sandals in Feb.

The University of Arizona has a new campaign to recruit students from cold-weather states.

Larcena Pennington Page: Pioneer woman redefined what it meant to be tough

Hardships were part of life for Southern Arizona pioneers in the mid-1800s, but the trials endured by Larcena Pennington Page would have brought the toughest frontiersman to his knees.

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Ben's Bells : Comforter of grieving pet owners is lauded

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Dorothy Murphy, who comforts grieving pet owners after the deaths of beloved animal companions.

Ben's Bells : Comforter of grieving pet owners is lauded

For 2nd straight week, Devils can expect run for their money

Jeff Tedford takes exception to the idea that Stanford ran all over Arizona State last week.

For 2nd straight week, Devils can expect run for their money

Agenda de la semana

Futbol soccer

CASEY CROWE : US coach takes time for locals

Standing on an empty mat in the basement-level wrestling room at the old Amphitheater High School gymnasium last week, was the leader of America's freestyle wrestling world.

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Memoir of 'Sully' highly readable

"Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters"

Memoir of 'Sully' highly readable

Despite growth, per-person water use is lowest since 1950s

FRESNO, Calif. — Americans are using less water per person now than they have since the mid-1950s, thanks to water-saving technologies and a nationwide push to safeguard dwindling supplies.

Costs of clean-energy plans worry rural areas

Duncan Mayor M.C. Holiday has nothing against renewable energy. But as the state and federal governments look toward reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, he hopes officials will keep in mind that his remote town has a high unemployment rate and many residents on fixed incomes.