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Fuel lines from Los Angeles to Vegas, Phoenix shut by leak
A leak in a fuel pipeline facility in California forced a shutdown of deliveries of gasoline and diesel from the Los Angeles area east to areas including Phoenix and Las Vegas, but officials said Friday they believed supplies would not immediately be affected.
Rain, snow won’t be enough to end West’s drought
The West has been slammed by wet weather this winter: An “atmospheric river” has pummeled California with weeks of heavy rain and the Rocky Mountains are getting buried with snow. That’s good news for the Colorado River, but climate scientists say the 40 million people who use the river’s water should take the good news with a grain of salt.
Colorado River water users convening amid crisis concerns
Living with less water in the U.S. Southwest is the focus this week for state and federal water administrators, tribal officials, farmers, academics and business representatives, including some from Arizona, meeting about the drought-stricken and overpromised Colorado River.
Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don’t signal problems
Lengthy vote counts can frustrate candidates and their supporters, but they don't indicate anything is wrong with the voting or the tallying of ballots.
Western US cities to remove decorative grass amid drought
A group of 30 agencies that supply water to homes and businesses throughout the western United States has pledged to rip up lots of decorative grass to help keep water in the over-tapped Colorado River.
Bill would put Navajo legislative leader on indefinite leave
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon is facing disciplinary action for being intoxicated during a family vacation in Las Vegas.
More human remains discovered as drought dries Lake Mead
More human remains have been found at drought-stricken Lake Mead National Recreation Area east of Las Vegas.
Senate approves watered down gun bill
State senators voted Tuesday for what was crafted as a comprehensive school and public safety plan -- but not before Republicans removed a key provision designed to take guns away from dangerous people.
DPS trooper, lab tech injured in Vegas shooting
Two employees from the Arizona Department of Public Safety were injured when a gunman opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Drought to dominate Colorado River states meeting in Vegas
Amid worries that crucial multi-state water agreements are beginning to erode due to ongoing drought, representatives of seven Colorado River basin states are meeting in Las Vegas this week.
Lawmakers will wait for details of Obama’s immigration action plan
Arizona lawmakers were holding their fire after President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he would unveil his long-awaited executive actions on immigration – but previous statements leave little doubt about where they stand.
Phoenix among cities considered for 2016 Dem convention
The Democratic National Committee has asked Chicago, New York, Phoenix and 12 others to make a pitch to host the presidential nominating convention in 2016.
