Empire Southwest in Mesa, one of the largest Caterpillar dealerships in the United States, is experiencing a dump truck load of sales thanks to strong local demand for heavy machinery to build housing developments and a worldwide trend that has companies mining for more copper, ore and coal.

DALLAS - The summer vacation season was very good to Southwest Airlines Co. and Continental Airlines, which reported record passenger loads and higher profits despite rising fuel prices.

Sara Bird-in-Ground sees her mission as telling the world about the rich culture of her community — the Pima and Maricopa tribes who for centuries farmed the area, sharing their bounty with travelers.

Empire Southwest, LLC recently broke ground on a major new service facility on its Mesa, Arizona campus. The new building will house the Component Rebuild Center (CRC) shop and a significant portion of Empire’s product support operation. More than 50 new service and support employees will be added when the facility opens in 2014, and the company projects that up to 175 additional employees may be needed within six years.

The nearly four-dozen Southwest Airlines planes grounded Tuesday night were expected to be back in service by today, the Dallas-based carrier said.

WASHINGTON - Changing climate will mean increasing drought in the Southwest - a region where water already is in tight supply - according to a new study.

The Valley’s two largest airlines ranked in the top six among domestic carriers for quality service in 2004, according to the Airline Quality Rating.

In an era of relentlessly rising energy costs, Southwest Gas Corp. said it has reduced rates for its 958,000 natural gas customers in Arizona.

Remember that period of time right before the martini and cigar craze took hold, when all anyone talked about was handcrafted, micro-brewed beers? The terms boutique bourbon or wine hadn’t even been uttered as we guzzled locally produced artisan beers such as Kilt Lifter from Four Peaks Brewing Co. and creamy blond hefeweizen from Uptown Brewery.

Remember that period of time right before the martini and cigar craze took hold, when all anyone talked about was handcrafted, micro-brewed beers? The terms boutique bourbon or wine hadn’t even been uttered as we guzzled locally produced artisan beers such as Kilt Lifter from Four Peaks Brewing Co. and creamy blond hefeweizen from Uptown Brewery.

July marks the beginning of the high risk season for valley fever, a prevalent fungal infection in Arizona that can be hard to diagnose and treat, and the recent dust storm may have exposed many residents to its spores. 

July marks the beginning of the high risk season for valley fever, a prevalent fungal infection in Arizona that can be hard to diagnose and treat, and the recent dust storm may have exposed many residents to its spores. 

Southwest and America West have always kept on eye on each other, only ticket prices didn’t show it.

Downtown S cottsdale’s greatest challenge may be to develop a unified vision for diverse interests in a city that is known for having its share of squabbles.

Downtown Scottsdale’s greatest challenge may be to develop a unified vision for diverse interests in a city that is known for having its share of squabbles.

February was a bad month for US Airways passengers who needed to get somewhere on time. And have their baggage arrive with them.

As a frequent traveler who regularly uses Southwest for my business and personal travel, I am disheartened to hear that Southwest is suggesting that I only have the choice to vote for a Republican or a Democrat for president.

In a review of its 2010 charitable cash donations, event sponsorships and in-kind standbys, Southwest Ambulance announced it had contributed to more than 250 local events and organizations in central Arizona. The company also commended its employees for their personal commitment to improving the communities in which they live and work by volunteering at hundreds of events and serving on dozens of community boards.

Valley carriers America West Airlines and Mesa Airlines say they could benefit from United Airlines’ plan to scale back the number of flights it has in United States in an effort to cut costs and get out of bankruptcy.

If these were biblical times, some at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church would be lords and kings, church member Richard Kelleher believes.

NEAR KARBALA, Iraq - Lead U.S. infantry units donned chemical suits Wednesday after capturing a bridge just 40 miles southeast of Baghdad, while U.S. Marines were even closer to the Iraqi capital after destroying one division of Saddam Hussein's battle-hardened Republican Guard as they crossed the Tigris River.

Reports of Arizona mortgage fraud spiked last year — mirroring a nationwide trend, as lenders scrutinized deals more closely and falling home prices unmasked shams.

It’s that time of year to hand out some honors for the year’s best. So it is without further ado that I bring you the Third Annual Hammer Awards.

Arizona may finally get some sparkle in the Fourth of July.