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Phoenix as a walkable city

In his book, Walkable City, Jeff Speck argues that 'walkable' cities are good for our health, environment and economy.

Shooting at Phoenix office complex kills one, injures several

Police are looking for the man -- identified as Arthur D. Harmon -- who allegedly shot three people in a north Central Phoenix office complex Wednesday morning, killing one and injuring several. The shooting took place on the same day that hearings on legislation to address gun violence were convened in Washington, with former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords testifying for stricter gun controls.

Bill targeting bath salts, spice compounds introduced

Drug experts say synthetic drugs can be more addictive than other drugs because the strength varies from one product to another. Now a bill aimed at outlawing synthetic drugs, such as bath salts and spice, is making its way through the Arizona legislature.

Living in hot places

In his new book, Heat: Adventures in the World’s Fiery Places, Bill Streever writes about how heat has affected humans and the world.

Arizona legislature expected to vote this week on CPS money

State lawmakers appear to be fast-tracking measures that would give money to Child Protective Services, and the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission.

Benedictine University starts hiring

Benedictine University is hiring eight new faculty members for its satellite campus in Mesa.

Legendary television anchor Bill Close dies at 91

Legendary Phoenix television news anchor Bill Close has died at the age of 91.

Avalanche warning in Coconino County

Coconino County officials are alerting motorists and people in the back-country areas of possible avalanches in the San Francisco peaks through at least Tuesday.

Three months out of prison, Bill Macumber speaks

A man wrongfully accused of murdering an Arizona couple in 1963 says he’s not dwelling on the 37 years he spent in prison. KJZZ’s Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez spoke to Bill Macumber, who was released with help from the Arizona Justice Project back in November.

Gang of Eight calls for immigration reform

Six years after a promising, bipartisan push to reform U.S. immigration policy was upended in Congress, a so-called Gang of Eight Senators officially revived the effort today.

Arizona National Guard unit deploys to Afghanistan

Even as President Barack Obama and military officials plan for the end of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of American servicemen and women are being deployed to that war zone.

What do Arizonans want?

The Center for the Future of Arizona has released a follow-up to it's 2009 report, called "The Arizona We Want 2.0."

Obama to announce immigration reform plan next week

President Barack Obama is expected to begin his push for immigration reform next week. Today he met with several members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at the White House to discuss plans for the legislation.

New home sales fell in December in Western U.S.

Sales of new homes in the Western U.S. were down in December. Nationwide, new home sales fell in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 369,000, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

Mexico election funding

Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute has confirmed that the country's new president's party spent more than $5 million through electronic cash cards during last year's presidential campaign.

PhDs and Master's degrees increase, nationally and in Arizona

The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing a growing national trend in college degree attainment; Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees are on the rise. One Arizona university is keeping up.

Avondale unveils yet-to-be-filled industrial complex

A mammoth manufacturing and industrial center will soon open in Avondale. Right now there are no tenants for the facility. Developers and the city are confident that is going to change.

Reactions to Governor Jan Brewer's proposed budget

Governor Jan Brewer's Budget Director John Arnold explains how the administration decided on its spending priorities in the $8.9 billion package.

Arizona's flu season and requiring vaccination

Shoana Anderson of the Arizona Department of Health Services explains how the state's flu season compares with the rest of the country. James Hodge of Arizona State University's O'Connor College of Law considers the ethics of requiring workers to be vaccinated and sending them home if they're ill.

City of Phoenix gets a 'D' for spending transparency

The public interest group says the City of Phoenix is not open enough about how it spends taxpayer money. The group released a report Wednesday that gave Phoenix a below-average rating.