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State officials take off from Capitol in Blackhawk helicopter

Government and military representatives teamed up for a training exercise at the state Capitol this morning.

Flake looking to Arizona’s open senate seat

Congressman Jeff Flake explains why he wants to be an Arizona Senator and which issues are most important to him.

Scorching summers and the Valley’s economy

Two experts weigh in on whether or not scorching summers affect the valley’s economy, and what can be done to attract more tourism.

Hazy skies over much of the Valley

The air around the valley has been a bit hazy today. A few factors are making today’s skies grayer than usual.

Phoenix’s new police chief

Police Chief Daniel Garcia talks about his plans and the challenges he faces taking over the Phoenix Police Department.

Valley air particles and ozone

An expert explains why it gets hazy and which air conditions Phoenix residents need to worry about.

Heat wave linked to two Yuma deaths

Yuma County authorities are linking two deaths to a heat wave that has sent temperatures above 110 degrees.

New U.S. Attorney staying away from MCSO investigations

John Leonardo, who was sworn in last month as the U.S. Attorney for Arizona, says he won’t take part in any criminal investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

Sales tax initiative to appear on November ballot

A voter initiative that would make a temporary one-cent sales tax permanent will appear on Arizona’s ballot in November.

How do you cope with the heat wave?

After a record-setting heat wave, temperatures in the Phoenix area will start to taper off. But we still wanted to see how people were handling the high temperatures.

Intel building new Chandler plant

Intel Corporation today announced plans for a new research and development facility in Chandler. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports construction is already under way.

Record power consumption matches record temperatures

Record high temperatures are helping to set records for power consumption here in the Valley. The two major electrical utilities say they have enough power to meet demand but are looking for ways to keeps costs down.

AZ Supreme Court scheduled to rule on death sentence appeal

The Arizona Supreme Court is set to rule today on the appeal of Isiah Patterson.

Report: Urban growth to raise temperatures

A new study predicts warmer temperatures in Arizona’s growing urban corridor by 2050.

Mexican gray wolf to be spared, headed to Scottsdale

A Mexican gray wolf that had been targeted for death will be spared.

Giffords moves home to Tucson

Former Representative Gabby Giffords has moved home to Tucson.

Nearly 25 percent of Arizonans obese

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that a quarter of Arizonans are obese.

Seven fires burning in Tonto Forest as of Friday

Lightning from monsoon storms is blamed for several fires in the Tonto National Forest.

Mexican gray wolf ordered dead to protect cattle

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is going to kill a female Mexican gray wolf following a series of cattle depredations in southwestern New Mexico.

All eyes on another Arizona lawsuit -- this time domestic partner benefits

Nearly a dozen states are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court lets Arizona deny benefits to the domestic partners of state employees.