Four hours a day of English classes appears to be working as nearly 40,000 Arizona students prepare to enter regular classes this coming school year.
Read More »Resort developer sued over low-income housing
A developer who wants to build a $600 million luxury hotel in Scottsdale is in a battle with the federal government.
Read More »Coconino forest supervisor leaving for D.C.
FLAGSTAFF - The Coconino National Forest's supervisor is leaving her post after six years to take a job in Washington, D.C.
Read More »House OKs bill to use tires to fill mines
The Arizona House has approved a bill to allow waste tires to be used as fill in abandoned mines. The House's 35-21 vote June 22 sends the bill to the Senate. It would require that tires be covered by 10 feet of rock or dirt.
Read More »Ariz. superintendent arrested on child exploitation charges
TUCSON - Federal authorities have arrested the superintendent of a Tucson-area school district on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.
Read More »Sharpton seeks help in Arpaio abuse probe
The Rev. Al Sharpton on June 19 called for opponents of an Arizona sheriff who has aggressively cracked down on illegal immigration to videotape alleged racial profiling by the sheriff's office.
Read More »State lawmaker’s trial pushed back to July
State Sen. John Huppenthal's trial on misdemeanor charges of theft and tampering with a campaign sign has been pushed back until July.
Read More »New name for unincorporated Queen Creek area
Residents of unincorporated Queen Creek will vote June 22 on a new name for their community but it'll only represent what the Postal Service calls it.
Read More »Law enforcement criticizes concealed gun proposal
Late-emerging legislation to allow Arizonans to carry concealed weapons without state permits is drawing criticism from law enforcement officials.
Read More »Scaled-back party to mark Arizona’s 100 years
With a lack of cash, the party marking Arizona's birth in two-and-a-half years is expected to be a scaled back, privately financed celebration. The slumping economy and Arizona's tight budget has led to a somewhat muted centennial celebration.
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