With the paper mill gone, what's next for Snowflake?

What do you do when a community’s largest private employer shuts down? That’s the question facing two Arizona towns with the closure of the paper mill that has provided hundreds of jobs for the last five decades.

Snowflake paper mill closure will cost hundreds of jobs

The largest private employer in the Northern Arizona town of Snowflake is closing. The town’s paper mill has been in operation for more than 50 years.

New name on ballot for Cochise County Sheriff

Republicans in Cochise County have picked a retired commander to take Shreiff Larry Dever's spot on the November ballot.

Phoenix lags in household income, health insurance, preschool attendance

Data just released from the U.S. Census Bureaus shows that the median Phoenix income in 2011 was less than the national figure.

Cochise County Sheriff dies in car accident

The sheriff of Cochise County along the Arizona border died in a single car accident Tuesday night. The circumstances are still unknown.

'Show your papers' provision of SB 1070 now in effect

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — A judge in Arizona ruled Tuesday that police can immediately start enforcing the most contentious section of the state's immigration law, marking the first time officers can carry out the so-called "show me your papers" provision.

Diplomatic plates may not have been factor in Mexico shooting

Mexican federal police involved in the shooting of two American agents last month may not have noticed that car’s U.S. diplomatic plates.

Upper Iowa University fifth school to commit to Mesa

Now it’s five colleges or universities that will be offering classes in downtown Mesa. 

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox in town

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox will be in Peoria today.

Fishy political campaign signs spring up

It's been impossible to avoid campaign signs in the Valley. Most are by the numbers with the candidate's name and keywords, but a few signs in Phoenix and Scottsdale are standing out.

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