StoryCorps Phoenix: James and Marion Durham

We are pleased to begin sharing the conversations from StoryCorps Phoenix, the project that records the stories from everyday people.

Charter board: No problem with school using materials linked to Scientology

The head of the state’s charter school board has found no reason to be concerned that teaching materials used in a Phoenix charter school have links to the Church of Scientology.

Valley Metro fare hike hits Friday

If you ride Valley Metro buses or the light rail, you better take some extra change starting March 1.  

School turns to longer hours, virtual classes to boost diplomas

According to some federal calculations, Arizona had the highest high school drop-out rate in the country in 2009-2010 school year. And that has education leaders worried about the future for those young people.

Yuma's mayor suing the city council

Yuma's mayor is suing the other six members of the City Council and two city officials. KJZZ's Al Macias says the suit is over the mayor’s legal fees stemming from an independent investigation.

Tempe council sets limits on panhandling

The Tempe City Council wants to crack down on unwanted panhandling.

Construction labor produces employment ripple effects

As new construction slowly comes back to Phoenix, its shaking up the Valley's labor needs.

Was it snow?

It doesn't happen often, and it's always a surprise when it does, but we had what amounted to snow in the Valley on Wednesday afternoon.

Tribe calls for criminal investigation into freeway development group

The Gila River Indian Tribal council called for an investigation yesterday into a group that wants to route a freeway through the Gila River Indian Reservation.

Section of highway collapses near Page

U.S. 89 in northern Arizona has been closed until further notice due to a sizable section of the highway which has buckled and collapsed about 25 miles south of Page.

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