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Officials say cause of JT Ready's rampage may never be known

Neighbors of the Gilbert community shocked by last week’s high-profile murder-suicide gathered at Town Hall last night to hear from police investigating the case.

DOJ: Sheriff's office 'disregarded the Constitution'

The U.S. Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, his office and the county on Thursday.

Gilbert to host town hall in wake of murder-suicide

Gilbert residents will get to hear updates about the J.T. Ready murder-suicide investigation Thursday.

First challenger to Arpaio files for Maricopa County Sheriff

Mike Stauffer delivered a box full of petition sheets earlier today to the county elections office. He’s the first candidate to submit nominating petitions for Maricopa County Sheriff.

Norovirus strikes Flagstaff school

The Coconino County Public Health department is dealing with an outbreak of norovirus at a Flagstaff school.

Mesa, Cubs to break ground during All-Star Break

The city of Mesa will break ground on the new spring training home for the Chicago Cubs on July 11.

Failure of latest effort to regulate HOA parking restrictions worries some homeowners

In the waning days of this year’s legislative session, lawmakers defeated a bill on HOA parking restrictions. It dealt with an issue many Arizonans think about – where to park your car at home. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie files this report.

US Justice Department to sue Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The U.S. Justice Department says it will file a civil lawsuit against Maricopa County, the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Legislative close brings new budget plan, plenty of critics

Arizona Senate President Steve Pierce, Senate Minority Leader Dave Schapira, political consultant Bob Grossfeld, and political consultant Barrett Marson talk about the most recent legislative session. They touch on the budget, education, redistricting, and various bills.

Skin Cancer Awareness month

Lisa Quale, senior health educator at the Skin Cancer Institute at University of Arizona, and Dr. Glen Weiss of the Piper Cancer Center in Scottsdale talk about the importance of protecting yourself from skin cancer in sunny Arizona.

Comedian Tommy Smothers talks about the elements of comedy

Comedian Tommy Smothers talks about the Phoenix Comedy Festival, politics and stand-up comedy.

Whiskey Row fire could put damper on holiday weekends

A two-alarm fire on Prescott's famed Whiskey Row destroyed at least three businesses Tuesday night.

Lawyers challenge Arizona's sweep of mortgage settlement money

Arizona’s attorney general will likely face legal action over part of the state’s recently approved budget.

Coyotes, NHL on track for new ownership

The National Hockey League is on the cusp of selling the Phoenix Coyotes to an ownership group that will keep the team in the Valley.

Chilling 911 calls detail last moments in Gilbert shooting

In one of the 911 calls, J.T. Ready's girlfriend is heard saying in a raised voice: "Oh my God. He's got a gun. No!" before the sounds of two shots.

Arizona to collect $2 million in Abbott settlement

Arizona will receive close to $2 million, as part of $100 million multi-state settlement with Abbott Laboratories.

Effort underway to protect state parks' funding

A group has filed paperwork to ask voters to protect funding for state parks. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports from Phoenix, the parks faced budget cuts during the recession.

It's a bird, it's a plane ...

It's a supermoon -- the point when the moon passes closest to the Earth in its orbit.

Women indicted on financial aid fraud charges

Federal authorities have accused four Arizona women of fraudulently collecting student financial aid money.

Pearce reimbursement provision dies before the legislative session ends

The proposal to reimburse former State Senate President Russell Pearce for the costs of the recall election that ousted him from office last fall is dead.