Upper Iowa University fifth school to commit to Mesa

Now it’s five colleges or universities that will be offering classes in downtown Mesa. 

ASU enrollment surges past 73,000

The nation’s largest university just got bigger.

DREAMers begin second phase of application process

The deferred deportation program was announced by President Obama earlier this year. That program allows qualifying young undocumented immigrants to apply for a temporary postponement of deportation proceedings. Now many of those eligible are beginning the review process.

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox in town

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox will be in Peoria today.

Deferred action work permits could help immigrants get in-state community college tuition

Undocumented immigrants accepted into the Obama administration’s deferred deportation program may be eligible for in-state tuition at the Maricopa Community Colleges. 

Western US incomes drop 4 percent

US Census Bureau statistics released Wednesday show the median income of people living in the Western United States has fallen.

Fishy political campaign signs spring up

It's been impossible to avoid campaign signs in the Valley. Most are by the numbers with the candidate's name and keywords, but a few signs in Phoenix and Scottsdale are standing out.

Can Phoenix change its 'car culture'?

Light rail has expanded transportation options for Valley residents, and it’s also seen as a economic boon for some cities and neighborhoods.

The intersection of science, politics and social outcomes

Water fluoridation is only one example—childhood vaccination is another—of an issue that remains controversial for some, even as a great majority of scientific studies indicate there’s little, if anything, to worry about from their implementation.

Fluoride in the Phoenix water supply

Putting fluoride in the public water supply began in earnest in the U.S. in the mid-20th century.

More than 900 jobs to fill at Tanger Outlet Westgate

As soon as the doors opened Wednesday at noon, hundreds of people walked into Jobing.com Arena looking for work. Tanger Outlet Center is opening a mall later this year. There are more than 900 jobs to fill.

Arizona Supreme Court rules on state trust land water rights

The state’s highest court has ruled in a case affecting water rights to the Little Colorado and Gila rivers.  

Attorneys for leaders in FLDS case want trial moved

Attorneys for the town of Hilldale, Utah want their civil rights trial moved from Phoenix to Utah.

Community college enrollment down

Enrollment is down at the state’s two largest community college systems.

ASU police use GPS to crack down on bike theft

As students return to school at Arizona State University, campus police are dealing with bike thieves. Authorities are cracking down on the problem by using satellite technology.

Gray skies, rain as Valley remembers 9/11 attacks

The valley’s under a flash flood watch all day Tuesday, and wet weather is affecting some of the 9/11 memorials going on. 

Phoenix to revamp ethics policies

The Phoenix City Council will consider a revamped ethics policy after a new task force finishes its work.

GoDaddy.com outage can have 'mushroom' effect on businesses

Scottsdale-based internet company GoDaddy.com suffered a widespread outage Monday, causing the millions of websites of their customers to go dark.

Recount underway in Congressional District 4 primary

Voting in the Arizona primary took place two weeks ago, but elections officials are still counting ballots in one congressional race.

Study: Legalizing Arizona's undocumented workers would be economic boon

A recent report from a left-leaning think tank looks at the potential impact on Arizona’s economy of legalizing or deporting undocumented workers. 


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