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AG’s office seeks additional money for death-penalty work
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is asking lawmakers for $800,000 a year to do death-penalty work it was planning to turn over to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Yarnell getting donation of pipe for water system
Yarnell's water system is getting a $225,000 donation of pipe for restoration and repair work in the wake of the wildfire that devastated the Yavapai County community last summer.
Arizona lawmakers recall tragedy, legacy of JFK assassination
WASHINGTON – Some were in college, some were barely walking. Some still have memories of the day, while others know only the legacy.
Judge dismisses feds from lawsuit over agent death
A judge has dismissed federal employees from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a slain Border Patrol agent over the botched "Fast and Furious" gun operation, noting congressionally-mandated remedies are already in place for when an agent dies in the line of duty.
4 executions loom, but drug shortage is a concern
The U.S. Supreme Court recently refused to hear four Arizona capital cases, opening the door for a spate of executions in the coming months.
DOJ report due out on gun-smuggling operation
Family members of an Arizona U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in connection with a botched gun-smuggling operation said they won't have closure until someone is held accountable for his death.
Lujan’s ‘out of town’ claim in question
In last night's Dem attorney general debate, Lujan told Horizon host and debate moderator Ted Simons that he did not vote on S1070 because he was out of town on April 13, when the bill was approved by the House.
Lewis and Roca partner dies
Peter Baird, a long-time partner of the law firm Lewis and Roca, died on August 27.
Students return to ASU journalism school after death of namesake Cronkite
Katelyn Bolnick was born long after Walter Cronkite left the anchor chair at CBS, but she said Cronkite's reputation and his relationship with Arizona State University's journalism school played into her decision to come here.
AZ historian, ‘Times Past’ writer passes away
Williams Lane Rogers was born Dec. 29, 1944, in Salt Lake City. The 30-year Arizona resident chose to go by "Lane" because there was already a somewhat-famous "Will" Rogers in the world. Rogers, who died July 30 at the age of 64, would leave his own lasting impression on those who knew him, starting with a 23-year-old girl responding to a job ad in 1977.
Death of Walter Cronkite hits home for Arizona
The death of legendary CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite on Friday (July 17) hit close to home for students and professors at Arizona State University's journalism school, which was named in honor of "the most trusted man in America."
Former Congressman Jim McNulty dead at 83
Jim McNulty, 83, a former state senator (1969-74) and one-term congressman died yesterday from Parkinson's disease complications, the Arizona Daily Star reports. Mr. McNulty also served on the Arizona Board of Regents and the Board of Education. He was defeated for a second term in Congress in 1984 by Jim Kolbe.
