Online retail tax fight heats up on Arizona returns

If you live in Arizona, you better start saving your receipts. A new line on the state's tax return is asking people how much shopping they've done out of state.

Birthday gift ensures more birthdays for pets at no-kill shelter

A special birthday gift to a spouse ends up benefitting thousands of animals served by the no-kill shelter of the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

Padres, Mariners to stay in Peoria until 2034

The City of Peoria announced Monday  they’ve reached a new long-term agreement that will keep the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners in Peoria for spring training for the next two decades.

More signs point to housing market turnaround

Another report is out pointing to a rebound in the Valley’s housing market. Analysts at Clear Capital say foreclosures are down and housing prices are up.

Shutdown of criminal activity could affect personal computers

A local computer expert warns of the potentail impact to Windows and Mac computers from malware.

New traffic ramps on SR 143 to open

Access to Sky Harbor Airport just got easier with the opening this morning of new ramps carrying traffic directly out of Sky Harbor airport on the southbound 143.

Arpaio questions Obama's birth certificate, opponents question Arpaio's priorities

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio questioned the validity of President Obama's birth certificate at press conference Thursday. The sheriff's critics blasted his presentation, which took place during an election year and amid a federal investigation into civil rights allegations at Arpaio's department.

Judge rules against graphic cigarette pack warnings

A judge has blocked efforts by the federal government to have vivid images of the effects of smoking emblazoned on packs of cigarettes.

Coal producers' lawsuit claims EPA got the science wrong

A federal appeals court is hearing a legal challenge to the EPA’s plan to regulate carbon monoxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Navajo Nation takes Urban Outfitters to court

The Navajo Nation has sued Urban Outfitters months after the tribe sent a cease and desist letter to the clothing retailer demanding it pull the "Navajo" name from its products.

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