Agriculture experts pushing for drought relief bill

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is urging Congress to reinstate a relief program for farmers suffering through drought. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, that bill could have an impact in Arizona.

Arpaio could take the stand Tuesday

The class action lawsuit trial against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Joe Arpaio is scheduled to continue at a federal court house in Phoenix on Tuesday.  

Robrt Pela: Review of Rent

Desert Stages Theatre’s production of Rent never stops moving.

New U of A president eager to improve higher education

New University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart says she's looking forward to working with state leaders on improving higher education and making it more accessible.

County hospital won't be up for bond vote in November

Maricopa County residents will not be voting this fall on a tax to replace the county’s 40-year-old hospital.

Wallow Fire area at risk for flooding

Summer monsoon storms are now a concern in northeastern Arizona in the area where last year’s Wallow Fire burned.

Free swimming lessons aimed at preventing child drownings

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is joining with the Red Cross to prevent childhood drowning. 

Update from the first morning of the racial profiling civil trial

The trial phase of the class action discrimination lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Joe Arpaio began Thursday.

US Airways could move to Texas if merger goes through

US Airways CEO Doug Parker confirmed to a National Press Club audience Wednesday that if his airline merges with American Airlines, the Valley would lose its only airline headquarters.

NASA launches test capsule over Yuma Proving Ground

Wednesday morning a C-17 military transport aircraft launched a NASA test capsule over Yuma Proving Ground. 

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