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Defense Department to give $250 million to Tucson’s Raytheon for new missiles

Tucson-based defense contractor Raytheon Missile Systems was awarded more than $250 million in two Defense Department contracts Friday, which fulfill commitments from the Army and the US Missile Defense Agency.

FAA to delay airport tower closures

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will delay the closures of towers at 149 airports across the country, including four in Arizona.

Secretary Napolitano tours U.S.-Mexico border

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says federal budget cuts may not hit border security as hard as she previously thought.

Bridge remains nameless due to Santa Cruz County dispute

There is a bridge with no name over the Santa Cruz River. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week in the community of Rio Rico. But the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors can’t agree on what to call it.

Robrt Pela: Review of "Musical of Musicals (The Musical)"

This morning, theatre critic Robrt Pela reviewed Theatre Works' production of "Musical of Musicals (The Musical).

Bill to count gold, silver as legal tender moving in legislature

The Arizona House of Representatives has given its preliminary approval to a measure that would make privately minted gold and silver coins legal tender in the state.

Cactus League attendance record comes with asterisk

Cactus League baseball drew more than 1.7 million fans to local stadiums this spring.

Senate says 'no' to firing experienced teachers

The Arizona Senate rejected a bill Thursday making it easier to fire some low-performing teachers

Arizona Board of Regents approves tuition hike for three state universities

The Arizona Board of Regents has unanimously approved more than $100 million in tuition and fee increase at the state’s three universities for the next academic year.

State requires parents to okay putting students in isolation

Governor Jan Brewer has signed into law a rule that stops schools from putting students in isolation rooms without their parents’ consent.

Marana council decides not to sign tourism deal

The town of Marana may develop its own tourism bureau.

Howard Gray School caters to needs of autistic students

Kids with autism don’t always do well in public schools. But for the past three decades, a Scottsdale school has provided the students with tools to improve their grades and social skills.

Veterans' services director fired amid controversy

The director of Arizona’s veterans’ services department is now out of a job.

Bisbee has become Arizona’s first town to recognize civil unions

Bisbee has become Arizona’s first town to recognize civil unions, after the city council last night approved an ordinance, on a 5-2 vote.

Federal Aviation Administration to close 149 airport control towers

Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration announced 149 airport control towers would close starting next week, as a result of the sequester budget cuts.

Phoenix Urban Design Week kicks off Thursday

There has been no shortage of discussions about how Phoenix has grown and evolved, and how it’ll grow and evolve in the future. An event starting Thursday will continue those talks and look to present some new ideas, at the second annual Phoenix Urban Design Week.

Morrison Institute forum explores bullying issues

The Morrison Institute for Public Policy, in partnership with KJZZ, hosted a forum on bullying Tuesday.

Tucson Unified School District seeks superintendent

The Tucson Unified School District is on the hunt for a new superintendent.

New Mexico governor signs legislation to save spaceport

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has signed legislation aimed at saving the state's $1.5 billion spaceport.

Mental Health First Aid training teaches about resources, offers hope

People who commit high-profile acts of gun violence are often mentally ill, like Adam Lanza, James Holmes and Jared Loughner. Conversations about gun control often come with calls for improved mental health care, but while people understand the mental health care system needs to be improved, that doesn’t mean they can tell when someone actually needs help.