Tucson bats moving into condos

Tucson bats are finding themselves homeless as their natural habitats like caves and mines are disappearing due to urban development. The bats tried moving into city dwellings, but now even the bats' newfound homes are being threatened.

Chandler will be home to new General Motors IT Innovation Center

General Motors will be hiring a thousand high-tech employees to staff its new Information Technology Innovation Center in Chandler.

Kyl takes a new job in Washington

Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl has a new job.

How long is your commute?

A new study by the Census Bureau shows that nearly 80 percent of people who drive to work in this country drive alone. The survey also shows that more than 10 million people spend two hours a day getting to and from work. 

Oakland A's sign on with Mesa

Oakland A’s fans will be going to a different ballpark for spring training in two years.

Yuma, La Paz wages well below national average

A report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that weekly wages in Yuma and La Paz counties are well below both the state and national average of $903.

Future growth leads Peoria to build new school

The Peoria Unified School District is making plans to add another elementary school. The district says it’s needed because of what it says is explosive growth in the northwest Valley.

Court rules school bond law unconstitutional

The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled a 2010 state law allowing school districts to spend unused bond money without asking voters is unconstitutional. 

Banking executive: investment planners expected D.C. stalemate

Financial markets have remained steady this week despite the threat of across the board budget cuts, known as sequestration.

US Airways flight attendants approve new contract, just in time to do it again

Flight attendants at US Airways approved a new contract that wraps up some unfinished business from the airline's 2005 merger with America West. 

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