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US Airways merger could cost Valley thousands of jobs, millions of dollars

A valley organization is calling attention to the impact of the potential merger between bankrupt American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways.

Cochise County officials can count 130 contested ballots

Attorneys for a supporter of the GOP candidate and Democratic nominee in Southern Arizona’s 2^nd Congressional District have reached an agreement on what to do with 130 contested provisional ballots cast in Cochise County.

Concerns about Colorado and Washington legalizing recreational marijuana use

Mexico and three Central American nations are calling for a review of international drug policies after two U.S. states voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.

Sale of Frank Lloyd Wright home falls through

The fate of a Phoenix home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright appears to be up in the air once again.

Director of Arizona Department of Veterans' Services: Jobs are biggest concern

Veterans’ Day is Sunday, and events are planned throughout the state to honor the estimated 600,000 military veterans living in Arizona.

Small group of doctors sign off on most medical marijuana

The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued its first annual report on the state’s medical marijuana program. The department’s director says he’s struck by the small number of doctors who have written a large percentage of the program’s certifications.

Use of provisional ballots up 15 percent from 2008

Of all the ballots cast this week in Arizona, more than 172,000 of them were provisional, according to data compiled from the Secretary of State.

The influence of Native American voters

Organizers of a national get-out-the-vote campaign that targeted Native American communities for Election Day are considering their efforts a success.

Election Day and rural Arizona

The results of Election Day and its impact on rural Arizona were discussed by Steve Goldstein and Payson Mayor Kenny Evans. How will the Affordable Care Act affect rural health care?

Arizona gas prices down

Gas prices in Arizona have dropped more than a nickel in the past week.

Loughner sentenced to seven consecutive life terms

A federal Judge in Tucson has sentenced Jared Loughner to seven consecutive life terms, and an additional 140 years. Victims of the January 2011 shooting and their families took turns speaking to Loughner this morning, including Mark Kelly, the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Arizona crews, restoring power after Sandy, continue work after nor'easter

Areas already crippled by Hurricane Sandy are dealing with the effects of a nor’easter storm.

Judge to consider claims against cousins who started Wallow Fire

A judge in Flagstaff is set to consider claims of property damage and other losses from last year’s Wallow fire.

Kirkpatrick declared winner; other races still too close

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will head to Congress for a second time after defeating former Republican state lawmaker Jonathan Paton to win Arizona's 1st Congressional District seat.

Southern Arizona congressional surprise

Martha McSally challenged Congressman Ron Barber and has surprised many observers by keeping the race too close to call.

Election Day's effect on K-12 education in Arizona

Election Day was hit or miss for education-related issues in Arizona.

Historic Latino voter turnout shapes elections

As post-election analysis continues, the role of Latino voters has gotten much attention.

Purcell: Spanish-language ad campaign mitigated potential confusion

Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell says she’s confident the advertising campaign her office undertook leading up to Election Day mitigated any issues caused by a pair of mistakes.

Impact of Election Day on Arizona

Despite a poor showing in Arizona, President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term. Congressman Jeff Flake will become Senator Jeff Flake in January.

Maricopa school district override rejected

Voters in the City of Maricopa rejected the school district’s request for a budget increase. This is the Maricopa Unified School District’s fifth attempt at asking voters for additional funding.