DUI suspected as man crashes into photo radar van

A man is in custody in Tucson after allegedly crashing his car into a parked photo radar van.

Fewer endangered wolves found dead

Four Mexican Gray Wolves were found killed in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico during 2012, fewer than in past years. 

Teens trapped for two hours over frozen lake

Emergency crews had to make a rescue from an eastern Arizona lake yesterday. 

Tucson museum to open aquarium

A Tucson museum is opening its first major exhibit in ten years.

Arizona to consider Medicaid expansion

Governor Jan Brewer’s decision in November to forego setting up a state-based health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act set up another health care decision expected as soon as this month.

Information sought on missing business traveler

Authorities are searching for a Virginia man who came to Arizona on a business trip but hasn't been heard from since early December. 

Phoenix police arrest New Year's shooters

Phoenix police arrested three people for allegedly firing guns into the air during the New Year’s holiday.

Space Needle for downtown Phoenix?

The downtowns of some major U.S. cities are known for having unique architecture and skyscrapers, but that isn't the case in Phoenix. One development company, Novawest, is exploring the possibility of changing that with a concept that's being compared to Seattle's Space Needle.

Changing of the guard in Maricopa County

After more than a decade with the same five members, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will have two newcomers. Steve Chucri discusses his priorities as he succeeds Don Stapley.

Congressman-elect Matt Salmon

Former Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon talks about his return to the U.S. House following a twelve-year absence.

Arizona delegation split on fiscal cliff

Arizona's U.S. House delegation split along party lines late Tuesday night as the House passed the so-called "fiscal cliff" agreement.

Phoenix parking meters to start taking cards

Parking in downtown Phoenix may get a little easier in the next few weeks as workers begin installing new meters. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports you won’t need a pocket full of change anymore.

Phoenix nurse to ride in Tournament of Roses Parade

A float in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade will have a Phoenix connection.

Prosecutors move to execute death row inmate

Prosecutors are seeking a warrant to execute an inmate convicted of murdering an elderly man more than 30 years ago. 70-year-old Edward Schad has been on death row since 1985. 

Whooping cough cases on the rise in Arizona

Cases of pertussis -- also known as whooping cough -- have spiked in Arizona this year. The Arizona Department of Health Services says as of December 15, the state’s seen 913 reported cases of pertussis and one death. 

Real Estate issues and the 2013 legislative session

As the Valley’s housing market continues to climb out of the doldrums, a state realtors’ association wants the area to be better prepared whenever the next downturn happens.

Optimistic outlook for 2013 real estate market

Analysts say the Valley’s housing market has turned around. Earlier this week, the Standard and Poor’s/Case-Shiller Index showed Phoenix home prices had risen faster than any of the other nineteen cities the index tracks.

With permission to drive, Iraqi woman finds American dream

Americans love driving. It's a symbol of our freedom that's often taken for granted. But for many people in the Middle East, and especially for women, it's a form of independence that doesn't come easily.

Hopi drop Snowbowl lawsuit

The latest suit challenging snowmaking at  Arizona Snowbowl has been dropped. 

Scutari and Lanning look back at 2012 in Arizona

Chip Scutari of Scutari and Cieslak and Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona talk about the impactful stories of 2012 in Arizona--and they look beyond the results of November's elections.


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