Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Judge hears arguments on mining near Grand Canyon
Mining industry groups say a ban on the filing of new hard rock mining claims near the Grand Canyon is irresponsible public policy, but the federal government and conservationists say it will protect water flowing through the canyon from potential contamination.
ADOT freeway pump problems aggravated flooding that closed Interstate 10
The Arizona Department of Transportation says its freeway pump system had problems during Monday's rain storms, aggravating flooding that closed part of Interstate 10 for hours.
Brewer declares state of emergency in Maricopa and La Paz counties due to flooding
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is declaring a statewide emergency because of flooding from major storms that dropped heavy rain and she's also telling non-essential state employees to stay home Monday.
Tesla CEO: ‘Nevada is it;’ $1.3B package offered
The Biggest Little City in the World is about to get a new neighbor: the biggest lithium battery factory in the world that Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval asserted will create more than 22,000 new jobs and pump $100 billion into the state's economy over the next 20 years.
Brewer seeking federal aid for New River, Laveen
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has requested federal disaster assistance for Maricopa County in the wake of last month's flash floods in the towns of New River and Laveen.
Arizona high court wants simplified, clearer rules
Arizona's highest court is embarking on an effort to make the state court system's rules concise and understandable.
AP source: Tesla chose Nevada over Arizona, others for battery plant
To bring electric cars to the masses, Tesla Motors will use an expanse of desert where wild mustangs still roam for a factory that the company projects will crank out enough batteries to power 500,000 vehicles annually by decade's end.
AZ Republicans to note Goldwater’s kickoff tradition in Prescott
Yavapai County Republicans are remembering Barry Goldwater's tradition of launching his political campaigns in Prescott.
Brewer unites Arizona agencies, faith-based groups
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is bringing state agencies and faith-based organizations together to better serve the needy.
Rogers wins 9th Congressional District primary
Retired Air Force pilot Wendy Rogers has won the GOP primary in the 9th Congressional District.
Entrepreneurships the answer for some with autism
When Matt Cottle asked his boss to let him work in the supermarketai??i??s bakery, she told him heai??i??d never do anything more than collect grocery carts.
Arizona ruling allows police to search visitors’ personal items
The Arizona Supreme Court is adopting a legal guideline that says police with a warrant to search a place may inspect personal items of a person not named in the warrant if the items aren't in that person's possession.