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Dozens arrested in Arizona after Wall St. protests
Authorities in Arizona arrested nearly 100 people after two separate protests in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Chavez historical building steps closer to federal recognition
Cesar Chavez fasted to protest an Arizona law limiting the rights of farm workers has cleared another hurdle toward gaining federal recognition.
Hearings set in search for university president
A committee assisting in the search for a new University of Arizona president will hold five hearings to gather public input on the issues that the new university leader will face.
Report: Arizona’s birth rate plummets due to economic downturn
Mirroring a national trend, the economic downturn is prompting Arizonans to put off having children, according to a report released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.
Ex-Arpaio aide testifies about case against judge
The former No. 2 official in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office testified Thursday that he believed that some allegations contained in criminal charges against a judge weren't in fact crimes.
Lake Havasu City marks 40th anniversary of London Bridge dedication
From his office window, real estate broker Lyle Matzdorff gaped at the semi trucks trekking back and forth along U.S. Highway 95, lugging granite blocks used to recreate the famed London Bridge in what was then a small Colorado River town.
Arizona schools’ academic performance now rated with grades of A through F
A new school accountability system based on letter grades and taking into account students’ academic improvement in addition to test scores offers a clearer view of how schools perform, Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal said Wednesday.
Anti-Wall Street crowd expected to fill downtown
The anti-Wall Street movement is expected to spread to Phoenix Saturday with a planned protest beginning in the downtown area.
Sen. McCain accuses Iran of ‘reckless behavior’
Sen. John McCain is calling Iran "a threat" to the Persian Gulf, saying an assassination plot allegedly hatched in Tehran dramatizes how closely the government must be watched.
Arpaio staffers tied to heroin smuggling ring out on bail
Two of three Maricopa County sheriff's employees implicated in a heroin smuggling ring have been released from custody after posting bail.
Phoenix will try to cancel CityNorth agreement
The Phoenix City Council has decided to pursue efforts to end the city's $97.4 million agreement to assist CityNorth's development.
Arpaio to meet Monday with GOP hopeful Herman Cain
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he'll meet Monday with Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain before the candidate attends a GOP fundraiser in Phoenix.
