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Tracking and preventing concussions suffered by young athletes

There are around 90,000 high school athletes in Arizona, and a program set to be launched early next year aims to track how many of them suffer concussions.

Study finds teachers in Arizona have slightly less than average absentee rate

A recent report from the Center for American Progress finds the teacher absenteeism rate in Arizona is slightly below the national average. The report measures the percentage of teachers who were absent for 10 days or more during the 2009-2010 school year.

Flu season hitting earlier this year

Texas is one of five states that's seen an increase in suspected flu cases so far this year.

State Bar of Arizona investigating attorney general

The State Bar of Arizona is investigating Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne. The investigation stems from alleged campaign finance violations and an alleged hit and run accident.

New report says housing prices, supply on the rise in Phoenix area

A new report from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business finds that home prices in the Phoenix metro area are climbing. The median price of a single-family home in October was about $7,000 higher than the previous four months, and 34 percent higher than the same month last year.

Election canvas to be signed today

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett will sign the election canvas this morning at the state capitol museum in Phoenix.

Private colleges eye Phoenix suburbs

Starting next year, Phoenix suburbs will be flush with something they’ve never had much of before: private non-profit colleges. Eight new schools are gearing up for satellite campuses in Peoria and Mesa.

Stalled land exchange forces copper mine layoffs

Four hundred Arizona copper workers will be losing their jobs in the next few months. Uncertainty over a land exchange that has been stalled in Congress, is forcing the layoffs, according to the mine owners.

Rural hospitals looking for answers on health care exchange

Many hospitals are disappointed in Governor Jan Brewer’s decision to not set up a state health care exchange, and rather have Arizona use the federal one.

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear suit on domestic partner benefits for Arizona state workers

The Supreme Court Justices have not said if they will take the Arizona case or other cases dealing with gay rights. The next day a decision could come is Monday.

State will take part in federal health care exchange

Governor Jan Brewer told the Obama administration Wednesday she’s not interested in setting-up a state run health exchange, one of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Comic book creator and entrepreneur Todd McFarlane

Comic book artist, baseball collector and entrepreneur Todd McFarlane has a new book that combines the elements of an autobiography and a coffee table art book.

Prospects for comprehensive immigration reform

The results of this month's elections have revived the possibility of Congress passing comprehensive immigration reform.

A Dreamer's views on immigration reform

Daniel Rodriguez of Somos America explains why he thinks the Senate-proposed Achieve Act isn't a serious attempt at immigration reform.

Undersea explorer Kenny Broad

Environmental Anthropologist Kenny Broad has focused his career on challenging expeditions to unexplored, underwater caves. He's attempted to make connections to scientific challenges and their impact above ground, including climate change. Broad explains his passion for being underwater and the difference between being a prepared explorer and an adrenaline junkie.