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.

Robert Shelton on the Fiesta Bowl and college athletics

Fiesta Bowl Executive Director Robert Shelton talks about the January 3, 2013 matchup between the University of Oregon and Kansas State and the changes that are coming in 2014 to college football's system of choosing a national champion.

STEM grants could benefit high-tech Valley high schools

Latinos and African Americans make up 13 percent of the national workforce, but they hold just 3 percent of all high tech jobs. Women are also lagging behind. Now, Arizona high schools have the opportunity to apply for grants that will serve these underrepresented students.

Tonto National Forest to look at sustainability of recreation sites

Officials with the Tonto National Forest will be holding public meetings over the next two months. They want to get input on possible changes to the forest’s 215 developed recreation sites.

No burn restriction continues through Christmas

State environmental officials have extended their high pollution advisory into Tuesday.

ADEQ won't ask for more state funding

As the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality marks its 25th year, the agency’s director says it’s providing high-quality service despite budget cuts.

Arizona transportation officials to review Phoenix-Tucson rail comments

The public comment period for a proposed rail line between Phoenix and Tucson ended last week.

Border Patrol agent accused of smuggling marijuana must stay in jail

A federal agent charged with helping smuggle drugs into the U.S. has been ordered to remain in jail. 

Arizona agency warns airport scales not always accurate

Holiday travel is picking up, and one state agency is warning airline passengers to watch out when they weigh their bags.

Sponsor of 1994 assault weapons ban says bipartisan support needed for new laws

Federal legislation aimed at limiting assault-style weapons is being discussed in Washington, after last week’s mass murders at an elementary school in Connecticut. Former Arizona Senator Dennis DeConcini was one of the sponsors of a similar bill 18 years ago.

Frank Lloyd Wright house in Arcadia spared

A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Phoenix that was slated for demolition has been saved.

Arizona population growth among highest in the country over last year

Arizona’s population was one of the fastest growing in the country over the last year, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Man convicted for murder of Tucson imam

A man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 1990 death of a Tucson imam.


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