AZDHS to hold lottery for medical marijuana dispensary licenses

The Arizona Department of Health Services will hold a lottery this morning to determine which individuals or businesses will get dispensary licenses for medical marijuana. 

Guy Pennacchio

When Guy Pennacchio came to Arizona he didn't know he was a singer, but today he is a much requested Sinatra stylist. As a kid,  Guy started as a horn player, but when people started requesting his voice he complied.  Learn the story of Guy Pennacchio tonight when he stops by K-Jazz for the 9 O'clock special.  Jazz awakes at 8.

ASU astronomer part of crew posting Mars photos

Images from “Curiosity,” the latest Mars rover, have been beaming back to Earth since its landing Sunday night. Jim Bell is an astronomer with the ASU School Earth and Space Exploration.

O'Connor disappointed by drop in SCOTUS approval

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says it's disappointing for her to see the downturn in public opinion of the nation's highest court.

Survivor of Mesa Sikh murder calls for gun control

Seven people, including the gunman, are dead after a shooting broke out Sunday at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin.

How an excessive heat warning is determined

An excessive heat warning is to take effect at 10 a.m. Monday and run through at least Wednesday.

Drought blamed for wild horse deaths on Navajo Nation

Wild horses on the drought-stricken Navajo Nation are fighting for their lives.

Valley schools back in session this week

It's back to the classroom for many Arizona school districts this week.

Trespassing conviction upheld in obscene T-shirt case

A Mohave County man convicted of trespassing for wearing an obscenity-laced T-shirt to a Board of Supervisors meeting has lost another round in court.

1st District field narrowing before primary

The primary election is still weeks away, but the field of candidates in Arizona's 1st Congressional District race is already narrowing.

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