Elder Protection Day highlights ways to avoid financial abuse

Elderly people throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion each year due to financial exploitation.

Public, charter schools preapring for Common Core Standards

Arizona teachers are preparing for changes in their classroom this fall. It’s part of a multi-year process aimed at changing the way children are taught. They’re called Common Core Standards.

Goldwater Institute challenges Glendale hockey deal

The Goldwater Institute is challenging last Friday's vote by the Glendale City Council, on a deal with the potential new owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.

Financial services industry looking for diverse hiring pool

Minorities are underrepresented in the financial services industry.

Gladiator Fire completely contained

Fire crews have fully contained the Gladiator Fire near Crown King in northern Arizona. Officials say certain areas are still closed for safety reasons, but residents are allowed to return to their homes.

Barber elected to replace Giffords

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — Democrat Ron Barber has won a special House election in southern Arizona to finish the term of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Mesa mayor to take national leadership position

One Arizona mayor is about to become the second-in-command at the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Election year education priorities on association's mind

The Arizona Education Association is preparing its priorities for the coming school year.

Local candidate removed for proficiency now on national ballot

The woman who was barred from running for a border town city council because of her lack of English proficiency is now running for Vice President of the United States.

Arizona boasts country's largest teen smoking drop

The number of teen smokers in Arizona is dropping. In fact, Arizona has seen the largest drop of any state in the country.

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