Declining enrollment leads to Valley school closure

Education officials have voted to close Gilbert Junior High.

New Release Special for 10/3

Tonight hear a new release from pianist Harold Mabern with saxophonist Eric Alexander, and a new one from Diana Krall that is causing quite a stir, is it jazz or Texas Honky Tonk?  Listen tonight and find out for yourself.

Wetter than average monsoon in the Valley

The just-ended 2012 monsoon season produced more rain than normal in the Valley, and the dust storms were very intense.

Freight distrubtion system outlined for Arizona

An economic development group has released findings that outline Arizona’s opportunities to expand freight distribution from Mexican sea ports.

Arizona group prints Spanish-language guide to ballot measures

An advocacy group is out with a Spanish-language guide to the ballot measures Arizona voters will decide next month.

CDC: Teen drinking and driving down more than 50 percent since 1991

New numbers show Arizona teens drink and drive at approximately the same rate as their counterparts around the country.

Size of Latino voting block increases

A new report shows the U.S. Latino voting block increased in the last four years. The growth is in the millions.

New bioscience complex brings San Diego company to Peoria

Arizona’s first bioscience incubator, BioInspire, opened its doors last week. 

Two Border Patrol agents shot, one killed near Naco

An Arizona border sheriff says two suspects may already be in custody after the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent along the Mexican border early Tuesday morning. The agent was identified by the Border Patrol Tucson Sector office as Nicholas Ivie, 30.

Maricopa County Attorney frustrated with weak campaign laws

Arizona’s campaign finance laws need wholesale change, according to Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery.

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