AZ community aims to ease the pain of summer heat

While the Fall has finally arrived for Arizonans, the heat will be back at some point, and there is a new effort underway to combat the region's soaring temperatures. We spoke with architect Dan Parolek, who talked about a new 'desert-responsive' community in Tempe.

City of Phoenix launches grass removal program

Homeowners in Phoenix can now be paid by the city to remove their grass lawns. Under the program, approved homeowners can get two dollar per square foot of grass removed, and replaced with drought-tolerant landscaping.

Phoenix area nursery gives winter grass tips

As temperatures finally start to cool down in the Phoenix area, it also means it's time to put down some winter grass. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has from Moon Valley Nursery on what to do.

'Stop Poo-llution' campaign kicks off in Phoenix

When walking you're dog, it's important to clean up after them. We all know it, but not everyone does it, which is why the city of Phoenix Water Services Departments is kicking off its "Stop Poo-llution" campaign. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the details.

Valley Metro kicks off Rideshare Month

Valley Metro is kicking its Rideshare Month, and all October long it will be celebrating with several different events. Rideshare Month encourages those who drive a car to choose an alternative commute such as carpooling or using public transit. Every time you take an alternative commute, you are asked to log those trips at sharetheride.com. You'll be be entered to win cool prizes.

Crews clean up Dude Fire site in Tonto National Forest

Several large corporations, a utility company and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up to fix the forests of northern Arizona. They're focusing on where the devastating Dude Fire burned more than 30 years ago. FOX 10's Brian Webb has this story.