Floodgates open into Grand Canyon on Monday

For the first time in four years, the federal government will simulate a flood in the Grand Canyon.

Marines form F35-B squadron in Yuma

The Marine Corps is forming the first squadron of pilots to fly the next-generation F-35B fighter jet in Yuma. So far two veteran pilots have been trained to fly the aircraft.

More elderly Americans are living alone

According to new numbers from the Census Bureau more elderly Americans are living alone.

Just a fraction of voters meet I.D. deadline

Only 50 voters showed up by Wednesday’s deadline to confirm their identity with the Maricopa County Recorder.

Obama addresses immigration reform

Immigration reform is one of the top issues for President Barack Obama.

US Airways merger could cost Valley thousands of jobs, millions of dollars

A valley organization is calling attention to the impact of the potential merger between bankrupt American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways.

Use of provisional ballots up 15 percent from 2008

Of all the ballots cast this week in Arizona, more than 172,000 of them were provisional, according to data compiled from the Secretary of State. 

Loughner sentenced to seven consecutive life terms

A federal Judge in Tucson has sentenced Jared Loughner to seven consecutive life terms, and an additional 140 years.  Victims of the January 2011 shooting and their families took turns speaking to Loughner this morning, including Mark Kelly, the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Kirkpatrick declared winner; other races still too close

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will head to Congress for a second time after defeating former Republican state lawmaker Jonathan Paton to win Arizona's 1st Congressional District seat.

Historic Latino voter turnout shapes elections

As post-election analysis continues, the role of Latino voters has gotten much attention.

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