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.

Romney declared the winner in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won Arizona's presidential preference election Tuesday, with exit polls showing he earned support from a broad cross-section of Republicans.

Republicans vote in Arizona presidential preference election

Many Republicans voting in today’s presidential preference election are turning in their mail-in ballots at the polls or casting provisional ballots. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Paul Atkinso

AZ Senate defeats education bills

The Arizona Senate has defeated a trio of education-related bills, which would have put restrictions on what teachers could and could not do in the classroom.

Peoria cop demoted over Facebook posting

A Peoria Police Officer will face punishment over an internet posting that some argued threatened the president. 

Arizonans react to 2012 presidential candidates

Throughout this primary season, we’ve been reaching out to you to learn your thoughts on the Republican candidates and our incumbent president. Here are some of the responses you shared with us.

Information about Arizona's presidential preference election

What voters need to know about Tuesday's election.

Tucson lawmaker won't quit over domestic violence allegations

A Tucson lawmaker says he won’t resign over allegations of domestic abuse. Several Democratic lawmakers and the director of the state Democratic party have called for Rep.

Change of plans in method of upcoming Arizona executions

The Arizona Department of Corrections will not have all the lethal injection serums for the two death sentences scheduled over the next 10 days.

Phoenix mayor to visit Mexico

Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton is headed to Mexico this week. He and city manager David Cavazos are the only two American officials invited to speak to Mexico’s annual Conference of Municipalities.

Judge: Notes from Loughner's psychologist should be given to prosecutors

A federal judge ruled that most notes from Jared Loughner’s psychologist should be made available to prosecutors.  Details from that ruling were made available today.

AZ bill aims to open more school playgrounds, fields

Arizona lawmakers are looking to make a deal with schools. They’re offering immunity from liability for the recreational use of school grounds, and are hoping that in exchange, schools will open up their playgrounds and fields during non-school hours. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

2011 record year for Maricopa County air pollution

A year-end report on Maricopa County’s air quality shows last year was one of the worst on record. As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports from Phoenix, dust storms and pollution from California played a major role.

AZ universities propose no tuition hike for most in-state undergrads

Many students at the state’s three public universities would not see tuition increases, under proposals put forward Friday. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

TV ad asks businesses and tourists to come to Arizona

A new television commercial is promoting Arizona as a business and tourism destination. It features some higher-profile Arizonans who made the state their home. KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports.

Arizona Supreme Court reverses ruling on bus driver responsibility

The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed a decision that found Tucson’s bus system responsible for injuries to a wheelchair bound bus passenger. The case deals with the degree to which a bus driver is responsible for a passenger’s safety.

CDC advises whooping cough vaccine for the elderly

A federal advisory panel is recommending that doctors administer a childhood vaccine to the elderly as well. That comes after an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in adults.

Helicopter collision in Yuma kills seven Marines

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two military helicopters collided over the California desert during nighttime training exercises, killing seven Marines in the latest of several similar accidents in the region.

GOP debate viewing party draws hundreds

While the four remaining Republican presidential candidates debated inside the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday, hundreds of people watched on a big screen outside. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie was among them, and has this report.

GOP candidates argue over national, Arizona issues

The four remaining GOP presidential candidates sparred in Mesa on Wednesday night. The CNN debate addressed issues critical to many Arizonans, including immigration and border security. But much of the debate was taken up with national policy, and there was little discussion of job creation.


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