Fourth smuggling tunnel discovered on the border

Another tunnel has been discovered along the U.S.-Mexico border. That’s the fourth tunnel this week authorities have found.

County offers a 'boost' to prep for new law

Arizona’s child-restraint law will get tougher next month. But Maricopa County is helping distribute booster seats for people who need them.

McCain, Kyl endorse Jeff Flake for Senate

Jeff Flake’s campaign for Senate got a major boost today-- both of Arizona’s sitting Senators gave him their endorsement. 

Arizona gas prices lower than national average

Arizona gas prices have dropped for the fourteenth week in a row. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports that Arizona prices are now below the national average.

Advanced smuggling tunnel discovered near Yuma

The US Drug Enforcement Administration discovered a tunnel used for drug, weapon, and human smuggling under the U.S.-Mexico Border in the small Arizona town of San Luis over the weekend.

Hearings wrap up on TEP energy efficiency plan

An administrative law judge in Tucson has wrapped up two days of hearings on Tucson Electric Power's proposed energy efficiency plan.

Lawsuit filed to block new Arizona abortion law

There’s a new legal challenge against an Arizona abortion law that’s set to take effect Aug. 2.

Colorado City now patrolled by county sheriff's office

The sheriff of Mohave County in northwest Arizona has begun patrolling the town of Colorado City on a regular basis.

Valley hospital doing baseline concussion tests on high school athletes

The Mayo Clinic says it’s performed computerized baseline concussion evaluations on about 40 percent of Arizona high school athletes, in the first year they’ve been offered.

Arizona lawmakers stick to party lines in health care vote

Arizona's congressional delegation did as expected yesterday as lawmakers tried to repeal President Obama's signature healthcare act.


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