Waste-to-energy plant top open in Glendale

A power plant that converts garbage into renewable energy will soon be operating in Glendale. The project will cost $110 million.

DPS officer killed near Yuma

A 14-year veteran of the Department of Public Safety was killed Monday night when his patrol car was hit by a tanker truck in southwestern Arizona.

Frozen pizzas recalled for presence of sharp, plastic parts

Here's something you don't hear everyday. Nestle is recalling some pizzas. 

Student tests positive for tuberculosis, more students tested

Health officials in Maricopa County are testing some students at Scottsdale's Desert Mountain High School for tuberculosis after one student tested positive for TB.

Tribal gaming revenues down for first time in 10 quarters

A new report shows some slight weakening in tribal gaming revenues.

The big leap: Aging out of Arizona's foster care system

Every year, hundreds of young adults age out of Arizona’s foster care system.  It is a big transition that comes with very little support, but there is new legislation intended to lighten the load, though it may only help a little.

California court rules on medical marijuana dispensaries

The California Supreme Court has ruled that cities and counties in that state can ban medical marijuana dispensaries.

Arrest made in decades-old murder

After more than 35 years, police have arrested a man suspected of killing a woman in Tucson.

Authorities arrest a man suspected of starting 10 fires in woods near Flagstaff

The Arizona U.S. Attorney’s office said a man suspected of starting a series of wildfires in northern Arizona over the weekend has been arrested. 

US Forest to add large firefighting planes

Forest officials are expanding their fleet of tankers to help fight wildfires. The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday it will add seven planes that can fly faster and drop more fire retardant than its current fleet. 

Sumo champ completes third marathon

The 400-pound marathoner has done it again.

Efforts by Forest Service officials result in less fire damage

While spectacular wildfires devastate sections of forest land in Arizona every year, Forest Service officials say many wildfires are small, and stay that way because of the inter-agency fire team.

Budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health could have widespread effects

The sequester cuts are having a direct impact on medical research, and that could affect your health.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Lilia Alvarez and Anna Berlenga

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Nevada lawmakers consider "commuter tax" for Arizonans who work in the Silver State

Some people in Arizona who cross the state line to work in Nevada may be required to pay a “commuter tax.” Supporters of the proposed fees say they would create revenues for Nevada road maintenance and construction.

Economist: Proposition 100 was unavoidable, helpful

Three years ago, Arizona voters approved Proposition 100, which raised the state sales tax by a penny on the dollar for three years.

Arias onlookers say goodbye to trial

After more than four months, the Jodi Arias Trial has finally gone to the jury. It’s been a long haul – and not just for the lawyers and media.

U.S. Forest Service budget cuts could cost Arizona money

The federal government is telling hundreds of counties across the country it wants some money back. The U.S. Forest Service says it has to cut its budget by five percent because of sequestration, and that could mean several counties in Arizona could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Federal grant money coming to help repair US 89

The Arizona Department of Transportation has been awarded a grant to help repair damage on U.S. 89, south of Page.

Gas prices continue to fall across Arizona

The price of gas continues to drop in Arizona. AAA Arizona says the statewide average this morning is $3.44 a gallon, down a nickel in the last week. 


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