County recorder's office hopes Spanish-language awarness program corrects mistakes

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office is launching a Spanish-language voter awareness program, in hopes of avoiding possible confusion about the date of the Nov. 6 general election.

Public transit in Valley might be getting more expensive

Valley Metro is asking for feedback on proposed fare increases on public transit.

Arizona Supreme Court Justice fighting to keep his job

Arizona Supreme Court Justice John Pelander has taken the unusual step of officially setting up a committee to help in his efforts to keep his job.

NHL games canceled through November

More bad news for the Phoenix Coyotes. The NHL is ready to cancel games through the end of November.

BLM to announce solar-energy zone in Yuma County

The Bureau of Land Management is set to announce Friday that it has designated about 25-hundred acres in Yuma County as a new solar-energy zone.

Tierney Sutton

Tierney Sutton has beautiful tone and a joyful spirit in her singing.  She is performing this week at the Tempe Center for the Arts with the Turtle Island String Quartet.  Enjoy her sound and learn more about this innovative new project. Hear Tierney Sutton tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Mexican artifacts returned

More than 4,000 archaeological artifacts looted from Mexico and seized in the United States have been returned to Mexican authorities.

Mark Grace facing felony DUI charges

Former Arizona Diamondbacks player and broadcaster Mark Grace faces felony charges in connection with his DUI arrest two months ago. The Maricopa County Attorney’s office announced the indictment Thursday. 

Phoenix tries new approach to homelessness

The City of Phoenix is launching a new initiative aimed at ending homelessness. Under the plan, money that now goes to homeless services will go into housing, at no extra cost to taxpayers.

Teens arrested after videotaped bullying

Police in the border city of San Luis say they've arrested three high school students in the videotaped bullying of a classmate.

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