Medical Examiner rules mysterious courtroom death a suicide

The autopsy of a former Wall Street trader who mysteriously collapsed in court and later died was released Friday. 

Elderly man dies of West Nile Virus

Maricopa County Public Health officials have confirmed the county’s first West Nile death of the year. 

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.

Maximum security prisoner plotted to kill fellow inmate, Arpaio

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a maximum security prisoner arrested for plotting to kill another inmate also hoped to assassinate Sheriff Joe Arpaio. 

First West Nile case of the year found in Maricopa County

The state and county Health Departments have confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in a human this year. 

County supervisors refuse donations for Arpaio's "birther" investigation

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has refused private money to pay for an investigation into President Obama's citizenship. 

Maricopa County aims to improve strangulation investigations

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office wants to be able to better investigate strangulation attempts. It’s getting ready to roll out a program throughout the county to make it easier for investigators to collect evidence in those cases. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Third challenger files to run against Sheriff Joe Arpaio

A third challenger to Sheriff Joe Arpaio has entered the race for Maricopa County Sheriff. 

Former Phoenix cop aims to replace Arpaio

A second challenger to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has filed his signatures to get on the ballot. 

Maricopa County treasurer trying to block settlement payment to county supervisor

The Maricopa County Treasurer is trying to block a near-million-dollar payment to Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.

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