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Expensive 'X' marks the spot in Juarez

The latest art installation in the Mexican border city of Juárez is a nearly 20-story tall sculpture in the shape of a giant "X". Despite its controversial construction costs, the inauguration for the new monument was well attended.

Wind stokes mulch fire in South Phoenix

A mulch fire is sending billows of smoke across south Phoenix.

Glendale city officials discuss the future for Phoenix Coyotes

Glendale city officials met Tuesday with National Hockey League representatives as well as with prospective team owners. Thee groups continue to discuss future plans for the Phoenix Coyotes.

ACLU calls for monitoring MCSO after racial profiling decision

Last Friday a federal judge ruled the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office engaged in racial profiling against Latinos. The court ordered the sheriff’s department stop those practices.

Body in Tempe Town Lake indentified

Police have identified a body found floating in Tempe Town Lake.

2014 election starting now on Arizona roadways

Arizona drivers will start seeing messages targeting two members of the state’s Congressional delegation.

New business development for Tempe Town Lake

A major office project near downtown Tempe was announced Friday. The complex is part of a public-private venture and a Fortune 500 corporation will lease the space.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Tim Mikkelsen and Brian Koch

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Man allegedly tries to open emergency exit door on in-flight airplane

An Arizona man is in federal custody after allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit door on an Alaska Airlines plane as it was landing in Portland, Ore.

Agency seeks to treat poverty like an illness

A social service agency based in Detroit, Mich. is working to bring its unusual approach to poverty to Arizona.

Fire burns 15 acres of Tonto National Forest

Firefighters are attempting to get the upper hand on a wildfire north of Young, Ariz., on the Tonto National Forest.

Arpaio opponents protest as recall deadline nears

Thursday, 5 p.m.– that is the deadline to collect the 335,000 signatures needed to recall the self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America.”

Infrared, drones among tools used to fight wildfires

As another dry and dangerous summer begins, Arizona’s response to wildfires is likely to include some high-tech elements.

Lawmakers say no to entry fee along Canadian-U.S. border

Lawmakers from northern states are saying “no” to a proposed study of a fee to enter the United States by land. They say it will hurt cities along the U.S. - Canadian border.

Mexico creates investigative unit to find missing people

Officials in Mexico say the country has created a special investigative unit to search for missing people.

Democrats use public forum to examine Arizona National Guard allegations

A Democratic state lawmaker is holding a public forum Tuesday to review allegations of misconduct at the Arizona National Guard. The meeting comes after an investigation found ethical missteps and inappropriate sexual activity among guard members.

Arizona Senator John McCain makes a surprise visit to rebel forces in Syria

Arizona Senator John McCain spent his Memorial Day meeting with rebel leaders in Syria Monday.

Sheriff’s office to loan life jackets to boaters, funded by Native Air

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is getting a donation this week, in recognition of National Safe Boating Week.

Mice droppings and urine could lead to fatal disease

The Arizona Department of Health Services is urging people heading to their summer homes to be careful, during the cleaning process.

Campaign seeks to require labeling of foods containing GMOs

A Tucson activist is launching an initiative campaign this week aimed at requiring the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients.