Appeals court issues ruling on proposed Tohono O'odham casino

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says there’s still an unresolved question about whether a southern Arizona tribe was rightfully awarded reservation status…for its planned casino site in Glendale.

Part of Northbound SR 51 closed from Friday night to Sunday morning

For the second weekend in a row, a section of freeway in the valley will be closed. The Arizona Department of Transportation says part of the Piestewa Freeway will be shut down for maintenance work. 

Glendale 'spice' lab busted

Police in Glendale have raided what they say was a large 'spice lab,' where they discovered a massive amount of the illegal designer drug. 

Glendale man, family stung after bee removal attempt

A Glendale man learned about the hazards of trying to remove bees from his home without experience.

Phoenix Councilman Valenzuela to address International Association of Fire Fighters

One of Phoenix’s city councilmen is in Washington, D.C. for the second time in as many weeks. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, he’s calling attention to how Phoenix and other U.S. cities will suffer after federal budget cuts. 

Glendale mental health court aims to send defendants to treatment, not prison

Last month, the city of Glendale opened a new court specially designed for the mentally ill. Advocates say it’s a critical issue; according to an analysis of government data by the Treatment Advocacy Center, mentally ill people in Arizona are nearly ten times more likely to be in the criminal justice system than in hospitals. 

Glendale mayor optimistic about keeping Coyotes

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers says the city has a good opportunity to keep the Coyotes in town, even though Thursday night’s deadline passed without a prospective owner coming up with the money to buy the team.

Fiesta Bowl, NHL lockout each impact Glendale businesses

Glendale was the center of the football world this week, with the Fiesta Bowl. But the end of NFL games for the season in the city, and the lack of an NHL season so far are also affecting Glendale businesses.

Mayor Elaine Scruggs' exit interview

Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, who will leave office in January, talks about her nearly twenty years of leading the west valley city.

Glendale City Council approves arena management deal

The National Hockey League lockout is in its 74th day. The Phoenix Coyotes still don’t have an owner. But there is some good news for hockey in the desert after a decision Tuesday night in Glendale

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