McCain: Immigration reform bill won't make everyone happy

Arizona Senator John McCain says the 'Gang of Eight' is continuing to work on an immigration reform bill. And he told interviewers on CBS' Face the Nation what he expects will be in it.

Mercury collection programs are failing, toxic compounds ending up in trash

A new report says voluntary programs to keep mercury thermostats out of the trash in Arizona, and across the country, are failing.

McCain: China could stop North Korea

Senator John McCain says the saber-rattling coming out of North Korea could be a problem. McCain told interviewers on CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday, China could help stop North Korea.

Arpaio plans to expand armed school volunteer posse

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio now says he plans to expand his volunteer, armed school posse, as well as the controversial paintball training he is conducting at an abandoned Phoenix-area school.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Kelli and Anthony Little

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorp Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Sky Train opens to the public Monday

The new Sky Train begins operating Monday at Sky Harbor Airport and will make it easier for travelers to get around.

Mexico's president nominates a new consul general for Phoenix

Mexico's president has nominated a new consul general for Phoenix. The nominee previously led Mexico's consulates in El Paso and Nogales.

Defense Department to give $250 million to Tucson’s Raytheon for new missiles

Tucson-based defense contractor Raytheon Missile Systems was awarded more than $250 million in two Defense Department contracts Friday, which fulfill commitments from the Army and the US Missile Defense Agency.

FAA to delay airport tower closures

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will delay the closures of towers at 149 airports across the country, including four in Arizona.

Secretary Napolitano tours U.S.-Mexico border

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says federal budget cuts may not hit border security as hard as she previously thought. 

Bridge remains nameless due to Santa Cruz County dispute

There is a bridge with no name over the Santa Cruz River. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week in the community of Rio Rico. But the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors can’t agree on what to call it.

Robrt Pela: Review of "Musical of Musicals (The Musical)"

This morning, theatre critic Robrt Pela reviewed Theatre Works' production of "Musical of Musicals (The Musical).

Bill to count gold, silver as legal tender moving in legislature

The Arizona House of Representatives has given its preliminary approval to a measure that would make privately minted gold and silver coins legal tender in the state.

Cactus League attendance record comes with asterisk

Cactus League baseball drew more than 1.7 million fans to local stadiums this spring.

Senate says 'no' to firing experienced teachers

The Arizona Senate rejected a bill Thursday making it easier to fire some low-performing teachers

Arizona Board of Regents approves tuition hike for three state universities

The Arizona Board of Regents has unanimously approved more than $100 million in tuition and fee increase at the state’s three universities for the next academic year.  

State requires parents to okay putting students in isolation

Governor Jan Brewer has signed into law a rule that stops schools from putting students in isolation rooms without their parents’ consent.

Marana council decides not to sign tourism deal

The town of Marana may develop its own tourism bureau.

Howard Gray School caters to needs of autistic students

Kids with autism don’t always do well in public schools. But for the past three decades, a Scottsdale school has provided the students with tools to improve their grades and social skills.

Veterans' services director fired amid controversy

The director of Arizona’s veterans’ services department is now out of a job.


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