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Survey shows Phoenix PD chief unpopular

Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia has been on the job for almost a year, but according to a survey from two police unions he is unpopular.

Arizona housing foreclosure rates continue to drop

The number of foreclosures being started in Arizona continues to drop, according to the monitoring firm RealtyTrac. Vice President Darren Blomquist says about 3,900 Arizona properties got foreclosure notices during April.

Quartzsite: After the crowds

Every winter, hundreds of thousands of snowbirds with RVs descend on the tiny desert town of Quartzsite, Ariz. For a few months, this dusty little place on I-10 morphs into what National Geographic calls “The World’s Largest Parking Lot," but in the summer it almost becomes a ghost town.

Phoenix PD's first gun buyback gets big response, maybe too big

Last weekend, the Phoenix Police Department held the first of three weekly gun buyback events, and the turnout was unexpected.

Arizona Senate approves changes to pension plan

The Arizona Senate has reversed itself and voted to approve a plan to revamp the retirement system for new elected officials and judges.

Federal Aviation Administration restores funding for air traffic towers but Arizona not included

The Federal Aviation Administration said some airport traffic control towers it wanted to close late at night to save money will now be allowed to stay open. But, Wednesday’s announcement does not save some towers at Arizona airports the FAA plans to close this summer.

Jodi Arias found guilty of first-degree murder

The jury has spoken in the Jodi Arias trial. Arias has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of former boyfriend Travis Alexander.

Views on the Jodi Arias from inside and outside the courtroom

The Jodi Arias murder trial in Phoenix has dominated coverage on local television stations and national networks. Arizona Republic critic Bill Goodykoontz offered insights on why the case has attracted so much attention.

Ballet Arizona plants its dancers at the Desert Botanical Gardens

Starting next week, Ballet Arizona will stage of series of performances, Topia, outdoors at the Desert Botanical Gardens.

Measuring the impact of Arizona's recent job announcements

In recent months, Governor Jan Brewer has taken part in job expansion announcements in Arizona. Go Daddy's operations in the Valley are growing, and General Motors is bringing a new information technology center to Arizona.

Military exercises to be conducted over Phoenix skies Thursday

The U.S. military will be conducting drills in the skies over the Valley Thursday morning. Military aircraft will perform air interceptions of mock hostile aircraft over Phoenix tomorrow.

Governor Brewer remembers Department of Public Safety Officer killed Monday

Governor Jan Brewer is remembering a Department of Public Safety officer, killed Monday night in the line of duty.

Medical marijuana to be allowed on university campuses, for research

The governor has signed legislation allowing medical marijuana onto university campuses, at least for research.

Tucson hiker stung to death by killer bees

The body of a Tucson man has been recovered after he was apparently stung to death by bees while hiking in the Santa Rita Mountains, north of Nogales.

New state law requires taxi drivers take a drug test pre-employment

A new state law is designed to help keep taxi drivers who are high on drugs from getting behind the wheel.

TUSD to layoff more than 150

The Tucson Unified School District will be giving pink slips to more than 150 employees.

Phoenix Suns hire a new General Manager

Coming off of the second-worst season in team history, the Phoenix Suns have hired a new General Manager.

Could US-American merger mean a new name for Suns' arena?

As US Airways moves closer to a merger with American Airlines, we take a look at how that could affect US Airways Center, home to the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

Former state lawmaker selected to promote Obama Health Care Act

A former state lawmaker is going to Washington to serve as a top promoter of the Obama Administration’s Affordable Health Care Act. Matt Heinz is a doctor who said the real challenge will be overcoming some staunch opposition to the law.

Feds target eight kingpins south of Arizona border

The United States Treasury Department has levied sanctions against eight drug-cartel bosses who operate south of the Arizona border. The action means U.S. citizens who do any kind of business with them can face serious charges.