Two Border Patrol agents shot, one killed near Naco

An Arizona border sheriff says two suspects may already be in custody after the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent along the Mexican border early Tuesday morning. The agent was identified by the Border Patrol Tucson Sector office as Nicholas Ivie, 30.

Maricopa County Attorney frustrated with weak campaign laws

Arizona’s campaign finance laws need wholesale change, according to Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery.

Arizona attorney general facing civil charges for campaign violations

Attorney General Tom Horne denies that he violated campaign finance laws. On Tuesday, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said he is filing a civil action against the attorney general over alleged violations during Horne’s 2010 campaign.

U.S. Supreme Court denies challenge to Forest Service's "roadless rule"

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a federal rule maintaining roadless national forest land. 

Mixed quarterly results in commercial real estate

The latest data from Colliers International show strength in the Valley's industrial sector, but vacancies in the office market are still way above the national avergae.

South Sudan VP stops in Phoenix

The vice president of the world’s newest country will be in Phoenix Sunday.

Former Intel CEO Barrett: Arizona education system has a lot of room for improvement

Intel’s former CEO, Craig Barrett, is not shy about speaking up about education reform, and the role of education and job creation in Arizona.

Former Congressman Steiger Dies at 83

Former Arizona Congressman Sam Steiger has died in Prescott at the age of 83. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Steve Goldstein reports…

BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day in Arizona

The Bureau of Land Management is among the federal agencies celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday.

Urban Outfitters wants trademark case moved

Urban Outfitters Incorporated and other defendants in a case alleging Navajo tribal trademark infringement want it moved to Pennsylvania.

Lester Pearce faces ethics charges

The state’s judicial conduct commission has filed ethics charges against former Justice of the Peace Lester Pearce. The accusations stem from alleged politicking during the recall effort of his brother – former state senator Russell Pearce.

Clean Elections Commission approves settlement with GOP Corporation Commission candidates

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has approved a proposed settlement with three candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Beat the Odds Institute emphasizes need to better educate Latino students

Latino student education is among the top priorities of The Beat the Odds Institute. The research agency has been focused on finding ways to improve education in the last five years. The Institute is emphasizing its efforts on the education of Latino students -- now more than ever.

Sen. Jon Kyl prepares for his final months in Congress

The U.S. Senate finished a marathon session over the weekend, and then members went back to their home states, where most of them will stay until Election Day, Nov. 6.

A look at the judicial proposition, Prop 115

In our continuing series of conversations on Arizona’s general election races and ballot initiatives, we’re talking about Proposition 115.

Frank Lloyd Wright's archives to move from Scottsdale to New York

Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright is associated with several places in the U.S., but perhaps none so unique as Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

The New Times under new ownership

The Phoenix New Times will no longer be headquartered in Phoenix, and its headline-making owners Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin won't be making the big decisions anymore.

ASU joins global education program

More students form African will be attending Arizona State University in the coming years. The United Nations recognized a global education program Wednesday that included ASU.

Planners submit wishlist for Mexico trade

The state’s ongoing effort to boost business between Arizona and Mexico continues.

Glendale considers its options

The Glendale City Council held a workshop on Tuesday to figure out what to do if the city's voters reject a sales tax hike.


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