All eyes on another Arizona lawsuit -- this time domestic partner benefits

Nearly a dozen states are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court lets Arizona deny benefits to the domestic partners of state employees.

Rate of early voting causes reduction in polling places

The rise in early voting has prompted Pima County to cut back on the number of polling places for the Aug. 28 primary election.

Power plant changes could strain Navajo Nation budget

Navajo Nation officials say plans to shut down three units at the Four Corners power plant could strain the tribal budget.

Extreme heat, pollution advisories extended

The Valley's excessive heat advisory has been extended through Sunday, and Phoenix Firefighters are urging you to take steps to guard against the searing temperatures.

Tonto Forest still under bear restrictions

Tonto National Forest officials announced modifications of a temporary closure order which was enacted last month in response to three bear attacks in the Payson Ranger District.

Airline performance up on schedules, baggage

Good news for air travelers. You’re more likely to arrive on time with your luggage.

Census already making changes for 2020

The 2020 Census is almost eight years away, but the Census Bureau is looking at lessons learned from the last census.

Figure reported in Davis-Monthan story was incorrect

Last week KJZZ reported a story about an increased number of training flights taking off and landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Medical marijuana lottery results in 97 dispensary certificates

Arizona officials used a bingo-style machine with sets of numbered air-blown balls Tuesday as they picked winners from among more than 400 applicants for certificates to run 97 medical marijuana dispensaries around the state.

Loughner found competent, changes plea to guilty

Jared Loughner has pleaded guilty to 19 counts in the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded 13 others, including former-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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