Inspection finds mall kiosks not always showing prices

A series of recent inspections found kiosks in malls throughout the Valley did not list the prices of the items they were selling.

Parker resigns from PV Town Council

The Republican candidate for Arizona’s new congressional district has resigned his town council seat. 

Bond set for mother of Jhessye Shockley

A $500,000 bond was set Friday for the mother of a missing Glendale child. 38-year-old Jerice Hunter’s daughter Jessye Shockley hasn’t been seen since last year. 

Phoenix man facing prison for selling access to infected computers

A federal judge in Washington, DC Thursday sentenced a Phoenix man to prison, for selling access to computers that were infected with malware.

David Anthony sentenced to death on three murder counts

A jury has sentenced twice-convicted murderer David Lamar Anthony  to death. 

Yuma sector BP Agent said to have killed girlfriend, self

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says a U.S. Border Patrol Agent fatally shot his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself Wednesday. 

Glendale sales tax issue will be on the ballot

Glendale residents will get a chance vote on a sales tax initiative in November.

Judge: Arizona can enforce "show your papers" provision of SB 1070

A key part of Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, will soon take effect.

What's next for the Phoenix Coyotes ownership situation?

The Phoenix Coyotes ownership situation has been a stress-inducer for local hockey fans, the National Hockey League, and Glendale residents and elected officials.

Maricopa County Attorney opposes open primary initiative

The proposed Open Government/Open Elections initiative has been in court a lot lately.

The impact of NAFTA on Arizona

This year marks the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. It was intended to remove barriers to trade and provide an overall economic boom.

Hopi criminal code changed to increase sentences

The Hopi tribe will be one of the first Native American nations to increase criminal sentences under a 2010 law. 

City of Phoenix golf courses face budget deficit

Phoenix’s city golf courses are in a serious financial hole, according to a new study. There are several possible solutions, and the city is looking for the public’s input. 

Sky Harbor janitors ask for respect

Janitors who clean Sky Harbor International Airport gathered Tuesday night to protest their working conditions.

Beef prices up, production down

Ranchers in Arizona -- and across the US -- are cutting back beef production to stay in business. The shrinking cattle market is at its lowest level in 60 years.

Giffords officially launches PAC

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, along with her husband, Mark Kelly, officially launched her political action committee Tuesday.

Labor Day weekend DUI arrests down from last year

The state office of highway safety has released updated numbers on how many people were stopped for DUI over the Labor Day weekend.

Arizona housing price gains above national average

U.S. home prices increased nearly 4 percent between July 2011 and July 2012, according to a private realty tracking firm. But in Arizona, gains were well above the national average. 

Campaign signs to be removed by Sept. 12

After last week’s primary election there were winners and losers. The winners move on, the rest clean up and state law says they have to do it quickly.

Feds drop criminal probe against Arpaio

The U-S Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other high-ranking county officials.


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