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Navajo company sues BNSF Railway over coal transportation
One of the largest coal producers in the United States sued a major freight railroad Tuesday, alleging it breached a contract to transport coal from Montana for use overseas.
Remains of Arizona soldier killed in Korean War to be buried
The remains of a 19-year-old Arizona soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War in 1950 will be buried next month in Tucson, U.S. Army officials said.
Nuclear inspectors recommend more severe-accident training at Palo Verde
Nuclear Regulatory Commission report said more employees at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station need regular training on the plant’s Severe Accident Mitigation Guidelines, and that training exercises are rare.
Inside Palo Verde: Operators offer tour to tout safety, emergency preparations
When this reactor at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is operating, no one is allowed into this viewing area overlooking its core. But when Unit 2′s reactor is having its fuel rods replaced, plant officials are using the opportunity to show how Palo Verde is different from the Japanese nuclear power plant that was leaking radiation after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Nuclear fears spurs sales for Arizona business
Fears of radiation fallout from the nuclear power plant breakdown in Japan after the March 11 earthquake/tsunami have spurred sales for a Williamson Valley company that distributes Geiger counters.
Safety hearing held for Arizona’s nuke plant
Operators of the nation's largest nuclear power plant near Phoenix have met with Arizona utility regulators to assess safety procedures in the wake of Japan's nuclear accident.
Corp. Comm. to examine safety at Palo Verde today
The Arizona Corporation Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday into safety procedures at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
Regulators to assess safety at Ariz. nuclear plant
Utility regulators in Arizona set a Tuesday hearing with the operators of the nation's largest nuclear power plant to assess safety procedures there in the wake of Japan's nuclear accident.
Trace of Japan nuke plant radiation in Arizona
Tiny amounts of radiation emitted by a stricken nuclear plant in Japan have been detected in Arizona.
Arizona nuclear power plant facing safety hearing
The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a public hearing with operators of the nation's largest nuclear power plant to assess safety procedures in the wake of Japan's nuclear catastrophe.
Horne warns of possible quake fundraising scams
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne says people considering how to help with the earthquake relief effort in Japan should be wary of scam artists soliciting donations.
Yuma Marines to provide disaster relief in Japan
A squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is among the U.S. military forces that will be bring disaster relief aid to earthquake-and-tsunami stricken Japan.
