Markets sing with help from housing

The U.S. stock market had a banner month in January, and it reached another milestone at Friday’s closing bell. Analysts say the surging housing market had something to do with it.

Recent rains good for reservoir system

Recent rains have been good for the Salt and Verde river watersheds. The metro Phoenix area depends on the six reservoirs along the rivers for much of its water needs.

Conservationists buy land to expand Petrified Forest National Park

Two conservation groups this week bought more than 4,000 acres of land, with plans to sell it to the National Park Service.

Four shot, one fatally, in South Phoenix

Phoenix police are investigating a drive-by shooting in South Phoenix. One person is dead and three others are wounded.

BLM stresses importance "compassion" during wild horse roundups

The federal agency that protects wild horses is emphasizing the importance of treating the animals with care during roundups. 

Glendale mayor optimistic about keeping Coyotes

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers says the city has a good opportunity to keep the Coyotes in town, even though Thursday night’s deadline passed without a prospective owner coming up with the money to buy the team.

Phoenix lawyer dies from shooting wounds

PHOENIX (AP) — A lawyer wounded by a gunman in a Phoenix office shooting this week has died, the second of three people hit by gunfire in the attack, the publicist for his law firm said Friday.

CPS to get emergency money

Governor Jan Brewer has signed a bill that will provide more money for Child Protective Services.

Sheriff Arpaio foes aiming for a recall

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was reelected to a sixth term in November, but that’s not stopping the organizers of a recall effort.

Mark Grace takes plea, will work for D'backs again

Former Arizona Diamondbacks player and broadcaster Mark Grace pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge this morning.

Office shooting suspect found dead

Mesa police have discovered a vehicle and body matching the description of a shooting suspect from Wednesday's deadly attack at an office building in Central Phoenix.

Homeless population increased during recession

The number of homeless people living in shelters and on the streets increased during the recession, according to service providers.

Cactus thief sentenced

A Scottsdale man has been sentenced for stealing cacti from public lands in Arizona.

Comprehensive immigration reform's potential impact on politics and the economy

Judy Gans, Manager of the Immigration Policy Program at the University of Arizona's Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, and Rudy Espino, Associate Professor of Political Science at ASU, discuss the Gang of Eight Senators' proposed ideas for comprehensive immigration reform.

How big a role should nuclear energy play in the U.S. portfolio?

As the U.S. need for electricity expands, how large a role should nuclear energy play in the U.S. energy portfolio?

Phoenix as a walkable city

In his book, Walkable City, Jeff Speck argues that 'walkable' cities are good for our health, environment and economy.

Shooting at Phoenix office complex kills one, injures several

Police are looking for the man -- identified as Arthur D. Harmon -- who allegedly shot three people in a north Central Phoenix office complex Wednesday morning, killing one and injuring several. The shooting took place on the same day that hearings on legislation to address gun violence were convened in Washington, with former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords testifying for stricter gun controls. 

Bill targeting bath salts, spice compounds introduced

Drug experts say synthetic drugs can be more addictive than other drugs because the strength varies from one product to another. Now a bill aimed at outlawing synthetic drugs, such as bath salts and spice, is making its way through the Arizona legislature.

Living in hot places

In his new book, Heat: Adventures in the World’s Fiery Places, Bill Streever writes about how heat has affected humans and the world.

Arizona legislature expected to vote this week on CPS money

State lawmakers appear to be fast-tracking measures that would give money to Child Protective Services, and the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission.


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