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Flake defeats Cardon, Schweikert tops Quayle

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — Rep. Jeff Flake won the Republican nomination Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat, while GOP voters in Arizona's 6th Congressional District picked Rep.

Primary Election Night Special

KJZZ provided special primary election coverage as the results were coming in Tuesday night.

Arizona cities among safest for drivers

Drivers in several Arizona cities are considered among the safest in the country, according to a new report.

Glendale mayor's race will head to run-off

Two candidates in Glendale’s three-way mayoral race will move on to a run-off in November.

Primary election voting underway in Arizona

Polls opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, and will remain open until 7 p.m. for voters to cast a ballot in several races.

Nearly half of Maricopa County votes early

Today may be election day, but many Maricopa County voters have already cast their ballot in the primary race.

Election drama set for primary

Arizona residents will vote in a primary election this week, and a few high-profile seats are on the line.

Department of Justice sending election observers into Maricopa County

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will monitor polling places in Maricopa County for discrimination during Tuesday’s primary election.

The case for Arizona's agricultural future

Arizona continues to face an ongoing drought, but a new paper suggests the state's farming future is important, and can be done more efficiently.

Grand Canyon glass bridge case still not clear

An arbitrator has awarded a Las Vegas developer about $28 million in a contract dispute over the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Court orders Glendale tax initiative to appear on November ballot

The state appeals court has ordered the initiative on the city of Glendale's sales tax should appear on the November ballot. That reverses a lower court's ruling.

McCain blames President Obama for looming defense cuts

Arizona Senator John McCain says defense cuts that could go into effect on New Year's Day would very seriously impact Arizona’s military installations, as well as its defense industry.

Glendale sales tax hike ruling could come Friday

The Arizona Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday over whether an initiative that aims to reverse a sales tax increase by the City of Glendale can appear on the November ballot.

Too much rain could actually be a problem

Much of the Valley is drying out after a second night of monsoon storms. More than an inch of rain fell in some parts of the Valley.

Medical transport van gets trapped in flooded Scottsdale wash

For a third night in a row, Arizona was hit by heavy rain. Sky Harbor recorded eight tenths of an inch. Other parts of the Valley saw well over an inch, like Scottsdale -- where a driver tried to cross a flooded wash and became trapped.

Court of Appeals hears Glendale sales tax issue

The City of Glendale and a group trying to reverse a newly imposed tax increase are scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

Health district starting to explore hospital funding

The first step towards replacing Maricopa County’s 40-year-old hospital was approved Wednesday.

Arpaio raises nearly three times as much money as opponents

Campaign finance filings show that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has raised almost $7.5 million dollars for his re-election bid.

What makes a protest successful?

Three experts discuss why people protest and how the successes of protests are measured.

Former Arizona Rep. Patterson acquitted

A former state representative has been acquitted of domestic violence charges, about four months after being forced to resign his seat over the matter.