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Groups want to preserve historic gold mine near Wickenburg but lack funds
Dave Rodgers often journeys from his home in Surprise to explore remnants of the Vulture Mine: a tree where those who stole gold were hung, machinery that crushed ore to remove gold and even clothes and shoes that miners wore.
Arizona redistricting panel to meet for first time
The state's new redistricting commission meets for the first time Thursday, with the four members picked so far selecting an independent who will serve as the fifth member and chairman.
Santa Cruz County readies newer, bigger jail
An almost-dry riverbed, train tracks and less than two miles of roadway are all that separate Santa Cruz County's old jail from its new one in Nogales. But the county's head honcho, for whom the new $48 million law-enforcement center is named, said the difference between the facilities is stark.
Long-serving Glendale judge reappointed
The state's longest-serving sitting court judge has been reappointed to the bench in Glendale.
Ariz. college, tribe to benefit from federal funds
A community college and American Indian tribe in northern Arizona will benefit from federal funds to expand opportunities for distance learning and broadband access.
Glendale-area casino now opposed by another tribe
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has come out in opposition to another tribe's proposed casino in the Glendale area.
State Bar opinion on med marijuana lawyer ethics
A State Bar of Arizona opinion says lawyers may assist clients in complying with the state's new Medical Marijuana Act under certain circumstances.
Ariz. aide: Ending Medicaid would cripple state
Arizona's Medicaid director says the state's economy would be crippled if the state ends its health care program for low-income people as proposed under a bill advancing in the Senate.
Senator: Boost penalties for owners, renters of drop house property
A state senator wants stiffer penalties for owners or renters of properties that are used for drop houses, saying it would make them more likely to turn against leaders of smuggling rings.
Regent opposes bill to dissolve university board
The leader of the Arizona Board of Regents is speaking out against a bill that would abolish the board and reorganize higher education in the state.
Ariz. lawmakers may make Colt official state gun
A bill endorsed by a divided state Senate committee would give Arizona an official state firearm a�� a Colt revolver that was popular in the West in the late 1800s.
Selling, making, possessing marijuana alternative spice now a felony in Arizona
Spice, a chemically treated blend of herbs marketed as incense but often smoked as an alternative to marijuana, is now illegal in Arizona.
