Fiesta Bowl cancels Phoenix retreat
The Fiesta Bowl has pulled the plug on a three-day spring retreat called the Fiesta Frolic for college football coaches, athletic directors and conference commissioners as it faces questions about its finances and other activities.
Police: Many kidnapping reports were poorly chosen
Phoenix police say that many of the departmental reports originally submitted to the federal government for grant money to fight border related crimes like kidnappings and home invasions were poorly chosen.
Arizona Senate OKs bill restricting abortion services
The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation that broadens the definition of abortion and adds requirements before a woman may undergo the procedure.
Profiles in conservation
Five sustainability advocates explain what they're doing to lead the Valley toward a greener future.
Phoenix judge to formally take 9th Circuit seat
A federal judge in Phoenix is set to formally take a seat on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Phoenix budget shortfall is $59M next fiscal year
Phoenix estimates a general fund deficit of $59 million for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Census strengthens GOP’s grip: As power shifts, Phoenix and Dems look like losers in Legislature
If Arizona Democrats thought nothing could be worse than the 2010 election results, they might want to hold their collective breath as the Independent Redistricting Commission gets to work.
Arizona unemployment up, matches national trend
The unemployment rate in Arizona rose to 10 percent in January, up from 9.2 percent in December. The new figures, released Friday, match the national upward trend.
Phoenix PD, ATF team up against kidnappings
Six federal agents are now part of the Phoenix Police Department's Home Invasion and Kidnapping Enforcement unit.
Ariz. construction jobs down 54 percent since 2007
A trade group says Arizona has lost 53 percent of its construction jobs since 2007, with the Phoenix area losing the most total jobs but Mohave County losing the highest percentage.
Central Phoenix legislators ‘endangered species’
Phoenix may be one of the big losers in the redistricting process. Most of the Valley's growth in the past decade was outside of the city proper, and the inner-city majority Dem districts like LD14 and LD15 actually lost residents.
200 students protest Arizona immigration bills
High school students protested proposed legislation on illegal immigration at the state capitol in Phoenix.