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.

Pima Community College placed on probation by national accreditation board

 Pima Community College in Tucson has been placed on probation by a national accreditation board. PCC has been ordered to correct problems concerning personnel and financial issues.

Despite evacuation, letters sent to Flake's office not harmful

The Postal Inspection Service says tests of suspicious mail sent to the Phoenix office of U.S. Senator Jeff Flake have found nothing dangerous or harmful.

Raises proposed for Tucson city employees

The Tucson City Manger is proposing across-the-board wage hikes for city employees.

Sequester amounts to longer lines at Grand Canyon Park entrances this summer

Officials say visitors will see long lines at Grand Canyon National Park entrances this summer because of federal budget cuts. 

Arizona Senate approves two gun bills

The Arizona Senate approved a pair of gun-related bills Tuesday.

American Airlines grounds flights, reveals new merger details

As American Airlines grappled with a failed computer system, more information came to light about the company’s proposed merger with US Airways. 

Game and Fish opens some areas closed for bald eagle breeding

The Arizona Game and Fish Department lifted restrictions on four areas closed off to allow bald eagles to breed yesterday.

Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff closed due to dust storms

Drivers who would normally use Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff should postpone their travel plans until weather conditions that closed the highway improve.


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