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Tens of thousands turn out for Pat's Run

Less than a week after the bombing at the Boston Marathon, runners and spectators took to the streets of Tempe Saturday morning, for Pat’s Run – honoring former ASU and Cardinals star Pat Tillman.

Two Valley health care systems to start working together

The John C. Lincoln Health Network and Scottsdale Healthcare have announced plans to work together . Officials stress the new arrangement is not a merger, and that each system will still be legally separate.

Part of Northbound SR 51 closed from Friday night to Sunday morning

For the second weekend in a row, a section of freeway in the valley will be closed. The Arizona Department of Transportation says part of the Piestewa Freeway will be shut down for maintenance work.

Immigrant rights advocates hopeful about new bill

Arizona immigrant rights advocates say there is a lot to like about the Gang of Eight immigration reform proposal, but also several areas for concern.

Arizona unemployment numbers remain the same

New data from the Arizona Department of Administration show the state's unemployment rate stayed flat at 7.9 percent in March, with more than 16,000 non-farm jobs gained from February.

Glendale 'spice' lab busted

Police in Glendale have raided what they say was a large 'spice lab,' where they discovered a massive amount of the illegal designer drug.

Boston police: Bombing suspect is in custody

WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Police say the 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings exchanged gunfire with law enforcement for an hour while holed up in a boat before being captured.

State Senator may face charges

A State Senator may face charges for entering his teenage grandson's classroom without permission...and confronting the teacher.

Valley hospitals coming together to create Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network

Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network announced Thursday an affiliation deal is in the works that keeps the two systems separate but allows them to share some resources and increase their market share.

Gang of Eight introduces immigration, border security plan

Arizona’s two U.S. Senators joined with six of their colleagues Thursday to make a pitch for their comprehensive immigration reform bill. The new federal plan would not outlaw state immigration measures.

Arizona Senate rejects changes to recall elections

The Arizona Senate has rejected a proposal to expand recall elections to include both primaries and general elections.

Journalist examines Minuteman movement

David Neiwert explores the Minuteman movement, how it was covered by the media and whether it impacted U.S. border security.

Flake waiting out election challenge from Mark Kelly

Arizona Senator Jeff Flake says he's taking a 'wait and see' approach to the threat from Gabrielle Giffords' husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, to challenge him in the next election.

Arizona gun control supporters 'furious' with U.S. Senate

Arizona supporters of gun reform laws are not happy with the U.S. Senate's defeat of expanded background checks and other gun control laws.

Pima Health Dept. contacting 174 in HIV, hepatitis dental scare

Patients of a Marana dental clinic may have been exposed to blood-borne diseases like hepatitis or HIV.

Navajo lawmakers put off vote

Navajo Nation lawmakers have put off voting on a lease extension for a coal-fired power plant until later this month.

Brewer vetoes militia bill

Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have removed the age limit of 45 for serving in the state militia.

Dip in Arizona national parks visits attributed to Europe's sour economy

A new study said Arizona’s national parks are seeing fewer visits. The National Park Service said that is because European tourists are staying home.

Clint Bolick reacts to proposed immigration reform

The so-called Gang of Eight bipartisan senators have released their proposed immigration reform legislation.

Governor Brewer's advisor explains advantages of Medicaid expansion

Chuck Coughlin, advisor to Governor Jan Brewer, discussed why Medicaid expansion in Arizona makes sense economically and morally.