The cost of rising student loan debt

College graduation is a huge milestone. It also starts a countdown -- six months until the first student loan payment is due.

Giffords gives emotional graduation address

Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords spoke at a university graduation in New York Saturday.

Wildfires: containment versus control

With wildfire season upon us, it’s important to understand a key term you’ll hear a lot of -- how much of a fire is “contained.” 

Prop 100 critic: Tax increase not the end of the world

Three years ago, Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 100, a temporary one cent sales tax increase.

Fewer Arizonans to travel this Memorial Day

Fewer Arizonans will be traveling this holiday weekend than last year.

Craft breweries selling beer aged with Louisville Sluggers

Arizona is one of several states selling beer aged with baseball bats this Memorial Day Weekend, to help military families.

Navajo Nation suit against Urban Outfitters on hold

The Navajo Nation’s case against Urban Outfitters is on hold while the parties work toward a settlement. The Nation sued Urban Outfitters in March of last year, saying the clothing company violated trademarks of the Navajo name.

Apache County cites states' rights with Mexican Gray Wolf ordinance

Apache County Supervisors have passed an ordinance that prohibits state and federal government from releasing Mexican Gray Wolves in the county.  But the measure is drawing criticism from environmentalists who want to protect the threatened wolf species.

Man arrested for igniting wildfire

Coconino County sheriff's deputies have arrested a 25-year-old transient for tossing a cigarette that ignited a fire along I-40, near Flagstaff on Thursday. 

Penalty phase in Jodi Arias trial ends in deadlock

A mistrial has been declared in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The now-dismissed jury says it was hopelessly deadlocked on the issue of whether Arias should spend the rest of her life in prison, or be put to death. 

Fire near Nogales 70 percent contained

Firefighters are getting the upper hand on a human-caused wildfire that has been burning in the Coronado National Forest, east of Nogales. 

Weekend forest visitors should be 'bear aware'

If you're headed into the forests this holiday weekend, you may want to listen up.

Low gas prices expected for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is traditionally seen as the start of summer – and of higher gas prices for the season.

ASU launches grooming program for investors

Arizona State University is launching a free summer program offering mentorship and business training for inventors and entrepreneurs.

Governor Brewer proves her moratorium, vetoes five bills

Governor Jan Brewer told lawmakers she wouldn't be signing any bills until progress was made on a state budget and Medicaid expansion. Late yesterday, her actions matched her words.

California Condors die after eating lead bullets

A conservation group says lead poisoning killed several endangered birds last winter.

Hopis file suit against Wachovia

The Hopi Tribe of Northern Arizona says a national bank seriously mishandled its investments.

Lowell Observatory's Clark Telescope to be refurbished in Flagstaff this fall

The historic Clark Telescope at Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory is set to undergo a $300,000 makeover. A fundraiser for the project successfully wrapped up this week.

Firefighter funeral procession will cause road closures

The funeral for Phoenix Firefighter Bradley Harper is scheduled for Friday. The memorial service will be at Christ's Church of the Valley.

Chandler considers urban chickens

The City of Chandler will decide Thursday whether or not to allow chickens within city limits.


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