Crews battling Arizona wildfire brace for high winds

CROWN KING, Ariz. (Associated Press) — High winds could prove a challenge for firefighters battling a northern Arizona wildfire that has forced residents from a historic mining town.

County supervisor settles lawsuit against county for nearly $1 million

Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox has won a $975,000 suit against Maricopa County.

Automated electric train makes debut at Sky Harbor

The people-mover at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport takes a big step forward Monday as the first cars are rolled onto the track.

Comic performance to benefit Bill of Rights monument project

Some of the nation’s best-known comedians will take the stage Sunday in Phoenix in a performance to benefit a Bill of Rights monument planned for Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Babeu drops out of congressional race, will run again for Pinal County Sheriff

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu today ended his bid for Congress. As KJZZ’s Dennis Lambert reports from Phoenix, Babeu will run for re-election as sheriff instead.

Arizona GOP to hold state convention Saturday

Arizona's Republican Party will hold its annual state convention this weekend. Party leaders will gather Saturday at Grand Canyon University.

Officials say cause of JT Ready's rampage may never be known

Neighbors of the Gilbert community shocked by last week’s high-profile murder-suicide gathered at Town Hall last night to hear from police investigating the case.

DOJ: Sheriff's office 'disregarded the Constitution'

The U.S. Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, his office and the county on Thursday.

Gilbert to host town hall in wake of murder-suicide

Gilbert residents will get to hear updates about the J.T. Ready murder-suicide investigation Thursday.

First challenger to Arpaio files for Maricopa County Sheriff

Mike Stauffer delivered a box full of petition sheets earlier today to the county elections office.  He’s the first candidate to submit nominating petitions for Maricopa County Sheriff.

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