Arizona could lose 50,000 jobs if budget cuts aren't reversed

Phoenix’s mayor is in Washington, D.C. today. He joined a bipartisan group at the release of a new study on how automatic budget cuts would affect the country. 

State Bar, USCIS partner to curb unauthorized practice of immigration law

The Arizona State Bar is partnering with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and other local and federal agencies to crack down on the unauthorized practice of immigration law. 

Glendale rejects signatures to ask voters to overturn Coyotes deal

Glendale has rejected the signatures turned in by critics of the city’s deal with the prospective new owner of the Phoenix Coyotes. They’d wanted to give city voters a chance to overturn the 20-year, $324 million lease agreement. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Main road into Crown King closed after weekend mudslide

Road closures are a continued headache for drivers heading into Crown King. 

Sunday storms cause floods, knock out power

Severe storms in Tucson yesterday downed power lines and caused flash flooding. The Tucson metro area saw between 1 inch and 2.5 inches of rain Sunday afternoon and evening. 

Deadline nears for advocates to block "show me your papers"

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Arizona's immigration law means police there will soon be required to check immigration status if they suspect illegal presence, unless litigants in a parallel lawsuit block that from happening.

Fourth smuggling tunnel discovered on the border

Another tunnel has been discovered along the U.S.-Mexico border. That’s the fourth tunnel this week authorities have found.

County offers a 'boost' to prep for new law

Arizona’s child-restraint law will get tougher next month. But Maricopa County is helping distribute booster seats for people who need them.

McCain, Kyl endorse Jeff Flake for Senate

Jeff Flake’s campaign for Senate got a major boost today-- both of Arizona’s sitting Senators gave him their endorsement. 

Arizona gas prices lower than national average

Arizona gas prices have dropped for the fourteenth week in a row. KJZZ’s Al Macias reports that Arizona prices are now below the national average.

Advanced smuggling tunnel discovered near Yuma

The US Drug Enforcement Administration discovered a tunnel used for drug, weapon, and human smuggling under the U.S.-Mexico Border in the small Arizona town of San Luis over the weekend.

Lawsuit filed to block new Arizona abortion law

There’s a new legal challenge against an Arizona abortion law that’s set to take effect Aug. 2.

Colorado City now patrolled by county sheriff's office

The sheriff of Mohave County in northwest Arizona has begun patrolling the town of Colorado City on a regular basis.

Immigration lawyers advise DREAMers against haste, fraud

Under a new White House policy, immigrants brought here illegally as children can apply for deferred deportation and temporary work permits. But so-called DREAMers are being warned to proceed cautiously.

Maximum security prisoner plotted to kill fellow inmate, Arpaio

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a maximum security prisoner arrested for plotting to kill another inmate also hoped to assassinate Sheriff Joe Arpaio. 

The psychology behind sports fandom

Phoenix Suns fans were taken aback when they learned Steve Nash chose to leave the Valley and head to the Los Angeles Lakers. Social Psychologist Sam Sommers explains why fans react the way they do.

Arizona’s Medicaid options

Two experts explain the current options that surround Arizona’s Medicaid program, AHCCCS, and how the Affordable Care Act will affect the program.

Republican Primary for Senate heats up

Two experts talk about Arizona’s Republican Primary for Senate and the barbs exchanged between Jeff Flake and Wil Cardon.

Construction of Chicago Cubs stadium begins in Mesa

The construction of the new Chicago Cubs spring training stadium is underway. On Wednesday, the City of Mesa hosted a groundbreaking ceremony with local dignitaries and the Cubs franchise.

Scottsdale City Council appoints interim City Manager

The Scottsdale City Council has appointed an acting city manager, a week after the previous city manager resigned. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.


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