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Fiesta Bowl, NHL lockout each impact Glendale businesses

Glendale was the center of the football world this week, with the Fiesta Bowl. But the end of NFL games for the season in the city, and the lack of an NHL season so far are also affecting Glendale businesses.

New wild horse rules

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will implement new rules restricting the private sale of wild horses and burros.

County enforcing "no-burn" days with fewer inspectors

The county Air Quality department has received more than 300 complaints of residents violating "no-burn" days this winter. But the department has fewer inspectors to help enforce that restriction than in past years.

Arizona spared slightly during flu season

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 41 states reported widespread flu activity between Dec. 23-29, but that Arizona was not one of them.

Tucson program seeks to help recent dropouts earn high school diploma

The Tucson Mayor is joining forces with Sunnyside Unified School District to encourage dropouts to earn their high school diploma through a new program.

Phoenix officers take oaths

More than 70 Phoenix police officers have retaken their oaths of office, even as some officers argue they shouldn't have to.

Arizona hospitals get creative to make up for uncompensated care

Less than a month after Phoenix approved a plan to tax its hospitals, another Arizona city is looking to do the same thing.

Phoenix police buy new TASERs, will pay over five years

Buy it now, spread out your payments over a few years -- that sounds like an offer that comes along with a mattress or a car. But what about a weapon that’ll zap you full of electricity? KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports on a plan to help law enforcement replace old equipment.

Man uses hostage in bank robbery attempt

The FBI is looking for a man who allegedly tried to rob a local bank.

DUI suspected as man crashes into photo radar van

A man is in custody in Tucson after allegedly crashing his car into a parked photo radar van.

Fewer endangered wolves found dead

Four Mexican Gray Wolves were found killed in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico during 2012, fewer than in past years.

Teens trapped for two hours over frozen lake

Emergency crews had to make a rescue from an eastern Arizona lake yesterday.

Tucson museum to open aquarium

A Tucson museum is opening its first major exhibit in ten years.

Arizona to consider Medicaid expansion

Governor Jan Brewer’s decision in November to forego setting up a state-based health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act set up another health care decision expected as soon as this month.

Information sought on missing business traveler

Authorities are searching for a Virginia man who came to Arizona on a business trip but hasn't been heard from since early December.

Phoenix police arrest New Year's shooters

Phoenix police arrested three people for allegedly firing guns into the air during the New Year’s holiday.

Space Needle for downtown Phoenix?

The downtowns of some major U.S. cities are known for having unique architecture and skyscrapers, but that isn't the case in Phoenix. One development company, Novawest, is exploring the possibility of changing that with a concept that's being compared to Seattle's Space Needle.