Provisional ballots an issue across Valley on Election Day

It appears more people than normal across the Valley were forced to cast provisional ballots this Election Day.

Voters eager to go to the polls

Across the country voters are casting their vote from the presidential race to local races like U.S. Senate and Congress.  Some waited in long lines at polling places.

$500,000 worth of marijuana seized

Authorities in Pinal County have found hundreds of pounds of abandoned drugs in a stretch of desert along Interstate 8. 

Developer plans inland port for Casa Grande

Groups of cities are scrambling to create transportation hubs in Arizona that would reap the advantages of global commerce.

Loughner returns to Tucson

Jared Loughner, the man who pleaded guilty in the Tucson shooting rampage that wounded former Representative Gabrielle Giffords, has returned to Arizona to be sentenced.

Arizona wildlife agency wants jaguar designated land proposal withdrawn

The Arizona’s environmental agency says a southwest area being requested as a critical habitat for a wild cat is not necessary.

Flake campaign accused of voter suppression via robocall

A handful of Valley residents have accused Jeff Flake’s Senate campaign of trying to suppress Democratic voter turnout, but Flake says it’s much ado about a mistake. 

Local utility crews helping to restore power on East Coast

SRP and APS crews on the East Coast are working steadily toward restoring power to homes, schools, and businesses, while preparing for another storm to move into the area.

Arizona taxpayers affected by Hurricane Sandy get filing extensions

Arizona taxpayers affected by Hurricane Sandy will have a little more time to file their returns.

Finance filings show sheriff's race drawing in cash

With the general election just days away, Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Democratic opponent has reached a fundraising peak, but is still dwarfed by the sheriff’s campaign account.

Listen to the BBC's Newsday live broadcast from Phoenix

The BBC broadcast its Newsday program live from the Carreon family's home in Mesa, Ariz. on Nov. 1. BBC host Nuala McGovern was joined by KJZZ reporters Mark Brodie, Michel Marizco and Nick Blumberg.

Utah's Attorney General in court over FLDS trust

Utah’s Attorney General is in court this morning to explain why he is refusing to pay five point seven million dollars in debt incurred by managers of a communal land trust once run by a jailed polygamist sect leader.

BBC's World Have Your Say -- Live from the Phoenix Art Museum

The BBC broadcast World Have Your Say live at 11 a.m. from the Phoenix Art Museum.

Listen to the full broadcast.

Consultant says Obama campaign won't hurt Arizona Democrats

Political consultant says President Barack Obama's campaign pulling out of Arizona won't hurt other candidates down the ticket.

Prop 204, on the ballot again, could make tax permanent

Proposition 204 is on the Arizona ballot -- again. The one-cent sales tax voters approved in 2010 as a temporary measure could be extended permanently. The measure calls to keep the current sales tax and continue funding education. Here's an overview of Proposition 204.

20-week abortion ban heads to appeals court

An Arizona law that criminalizes providing an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy will go before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals next week in San Francisco. It is one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.

Catching up with the editor of The Onion

Serious, important news is everywhere you turn. The economy and job market are still too slow for many people. Superstorm Sandy led to deaths and destruction.

A satirical look at the elections process

With all the seriousness surrounding election season, we decided to lighten up a bit.

What's in store for the Suns?

For decades, the Phoenix Suns were the most popular sports franchise in the state. Even occasional down years didn't lead to too many fans jumping off the bandwagon.

Arizona group under fire for influence in California election

The presence of independent expenditure groups in the current election season has been dominant, with millions of dollars flowing in for and against candidates and ballot measures.


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