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'An oasis' of safety on the first day of school

Monday was the first day of class at St. Matthew in Phoenix. Chances are this little school is not like the one you send your kids to.

Arizona among states with lettuce recall

Romaine lettuce shipped to 19 states, including Arizona, may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

Maricopa County Supervisors vote to keep current property tax rate

Homeowners in Maricopa County might see their property taxes drop by up to $20, and that means less money for the county.

Earthy-smelling tap water in Tempe has harmless cause

Some Tempe residents have noticed a change in the smell and taste of their tap water, but the city says there’s no reason to worry.

Older Arizonans working longer

Older Arizonans are staying on the job longer, or returning to the workforce, as the value of retirement plans declines in a struggling economy.

Phoenix Mayor Stanton helps teens register voters

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will be joining about 100 young people Monday night to knock on doors in a voter registration drive.

Make a plan to save some cash

If you're looking for some savings at the supermarket, the Arizona Farm Bureau advises having a plan.

Honeywell shows off new airline radar system

Bad weather accounts for 70 percent of all aircraft delays, but a new radar system may help reduce delays and costs due to weather.

Maricopa County trying to lure forensic pathologists

Maricopa County has lost about a third of its forensic pathologists in the last four years. As KJZZ’s Lynn Kelly reports, the shortage is a national problem.

Arizona Supreme Court rules "top two" primary initiative can appear on November ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled an initiative that would create a so-called “top two” primary will appear on the November ballot, overturning a lower court decision.

State could get more transportation money from feds

The Obama Administration has freed up $470 million in state transportation funding. As KJZZ’s Peter O’Dowd reports, some of it could end up in Arizona.

Kitt Peak Observatory could face funding cuts

Funding could be cut for three telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson. It could mean the loss of 70 jobs.

Hepatitis C tests now recommended for baby boomers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending all U.S. baby boomers born between 1945 and 9165 get a one-time test for viral Hepatitis C.

State officials take off from Capitol in Blackhawk helicopter

Government and military representatives teamed up for a training exercise at the state Capitol this morning.

Flake looking to Arizona’s open senate seat

Congressman Jeff Flake explains why he wants to be an Arizona Senator and which issues are most important to him.

Scorching summers and the Valley’s economy

Two experts weigh in on whether or not scorching summers affect the valley’s economy, and what can be done to attract more tourism.

Hazy skies over much of the Valley

The air around the valley has been a bit hazy today. A few factors are making today’s skies grayer than usual.

Phoenix’s new police chief

Police Chief Daniel Garcia talks about his plans and the challenges he faces taking over the Phoenix Police Department.

Valley air particles and ozone

An expert explains why it gets hazy and which air conditions Phoenix residents need to worry about.

Heat wave linked to two Yuma deaths

Yuma County authorities are linking two deaths to a heat wave that has sent temperatures above 110 degrees.