Primary to fill Giffords' seat held Tuesday

Tuesday is primary day in Southern Arizona’s Congressional District 8, in the race to fill out the rest of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ term.

Herb Paine: Deep in the heart of taxes

I put the finishing touches on my tax return.

Holocaust Era Railcar

A Holocaust era rail car is available for viewing Tuesday afternoon, nearly 11,000 miles from its start in Macedonia, which was occupied by Germany during WWII.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 4/17

Vibe player Joe Locke has taken on the leading edge in vibes.  His energy and brilliant 4 mallet playing, make him the man to follow.  Listen tonight and hear his beautiful ballads and smokin' bebop on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8.

Glendale officials looking to fill budget hole left by hockey

The Glendale City Council begins a daylong budget session Tuesday to figure out how to close a $35 million shortfall. The recession and payments to the National Hockey League have left the city in a hole.

Arizona Memories: A little bit of everything

As we continue to celebrate Arizona’s 100th year as a state, we asked you to share your favorite memories of living here. Tice Supplee moved here almost 40 years ago, and has spent decades studying the state’s wildlife. She originally came to take a job at the University of Arizona. 

Former deputy county attorney appealing disbarment

Former Maricopa County Deputy Attorney Lisa Aubuchon is appealing her disbarment. Aubuchon and former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas were stripped of their legal licenses last week.

Report: Focus on border security has cost U.S. tourism dollars

The United States is missing out on tremendous untapped potential among Mexican tourists.

Racist incidents prompt policy change at California university

The University of California, San Diego, has agreed to overhaul practices for handling complaints of racial harassment after a series of campus incidents that targeted blacks two years ago.

Local protests planned as U.S. Supreme Court prepares for SB 1070 arguments

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments April 25 on Arizona’s illegal immigration enforcement law. To mark the occasion, immigrant-rights activists are planning to protest the law in Phoenix.


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