Padres, Mariners to stay in Peoria until 2034

The City of Peoria announced Monday  they’ve reached a new long-term agreement that will keep the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners in Peoria for spring training for the next two decades.

Underwater mortgages tick upward

The percentage of underwater home mortgages in Arizona has inched upward compared to a year ago.

Union members try to stop anti-union bills

Four bills introduced at the state legislature target public employee unions. Supporters say the measures will save taxpayer’s money. But union members disagree.

Arpaio questions Obama's birth certificate, opponents question Arpaio's priorities

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio questioned the validity of President Obama's birth certificate at press conference Thursday. The sheriff's critics blasted his presentation, which took place during an election year and amid a federal investigation into civil rights allegations at Arpaio's department.

Judge rules against graphic cigarette pack warnings

A judge has blocked efforts by the federal government to have vivid images of the effects of smoking emblazoned on packs of cigarettes.

Coal producers' lawsuit claims EPA got the science wrong

A federal appeals court is hearing a legal challenge to the EPA’s plan to regulate carbon monoxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

The impact of gas prices on politics

Three professors talk about rising gas prices and their possible effect on this year’s presidential election.

More newspapers are adding paywalls to their websites

Gannett, the parent company of The Arizona Republic, recently announced that it would begin charging for some content at the paper’s website. An expert explains what it takes to make this business model successful.

Mitt Romney wins the Arizona presidential preference election

Jaime Molera, partner in the Molera Alvarez group, and Fred DuVal, former chair of the Arizona Board of Regents, react to Mitt Romney winning the Arizona presidential preference election Tuesday.

Universities: Guns on campus bill would cost millions

Allowing concealed weapons permit holders to carry on college campuses would cost Arizona’s public universities more than $13 million up front, and more than $3 million a year, according to a new study released by the Arizona Board of Regents. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Interview with author of 'The End of Illness'

Dr. David Agus talks about his book The End of Illness and his vision for the future of healthcare.

Navajo Nation takes Urban Outfitters to court

The Navajo Nation has sued Urban Outfitters months after the tribe sent a cease and desist letter to the clothing retailer demanding it pull the "Navajo" name from its products.

Romney declared the winner in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won Arizona's presidential preference election Tuesday, with exit polls showing he earned support from a broad cross-section of Republicans.

Republicans vote in Arizona presidential preference election

Many Republicans voting in today’s presidential preference election are turning in their mail-in ballots at the polls or casting provisional ballots. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Paul Atkinso

AZ Senate defeats education bills

The Arizona Senate has defeated a trio of education-related bills, which would have put restrictions on what teachers could and could not do in the classroom.

Peoria cop demoted over Facebook posting

A Peoria Police Officer will face punishment over an internet posting that some argued threatened the president. 

Arizonans react to 2012 presidential candidates

Throughout this primary season, we’ve been reaching out to you to learn your thoughts on the Republican candidates and our incumbent president. Here are some of the responses you shared with us.

Information about Arizona's presidential preference election

What voters need to know about Tuesday's election.

Tucson lawmaker won't quit over domestic violence allegations

A Tucson lawmaker says he won’t resign over allegations of domestic abuse. Several Democratic lawmakers and the director of the state Democratic party have called for Rep.

Change of plans in method of upcoming Arizona executions

The Arizona Department of Corrections will not have all the lethal injection serums for the two death sentences scheduled over the next 10 days.


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