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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016Forget winter: Phoenix breaks two daily high temperature records in one week
For the second time this week, Phoenix has broken the record for a daily high temperature.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016Arizona politicians cry foul over mailer from Sheriff Paul Babeu to voters
A spokesman for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office has denied that a mailer sent to some voters that highlights the achievements of Paul Babeu was politically motivated.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 11, 2016Seeing double: Baby becomes adorably confused after a look at dad’s twin
In a real-life game of "Who's Your Daddy?" a 1-year-old baby became adorably confused after being babysat by his father's twin, according to Buzzfeed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016Flight to Phoenix from San Jose diverted to Los Angeles
A flight from San Jose to Phoenix was diverted to Los Angeles on Thursday after the pilot declared an emergency.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016On tap: New brewery to open in Phoenix this summer
The Valley's newest brewery, Helio Basin, will open in the summer near 40th Street and Thomas Road in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016Love is in the air: Maricopa County to offer free wedding ceremonies on Valentine’s Day
Bring out the bells, toss that rice and tie some cans onto the back of your vehicle: Maricopa County will be offering free wedding ceremonies on Valentine's Day, according to a recent press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016Arizona House set to debate bill for office of lieutenant governor
A Republican lawmaker has made enough noise about creating an office of lieutenant governor in the state that the Arizona House planned to debate a measure.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 11, 2016Arizona lawmaker introduces bill that could allow state to refuse refugees
Legislation proposed on Tuesday by Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff, would allow Arizona to refuse refugees who have not been "properly screened and vetted" for terrorism risks, according to Fox News.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2016Construction worker hospitalized after fall at Arizona State University stadium
A construction worker was hospitalized Wednesday after falling 30 feet at Arizona State University's football stadium, the schools said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2016Game over: Owner says he is closing arcade bar in downtown Tempe
Ryan Scott said Endgame, an arcade bar located near Seventh Street and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, will close its doors when its lease expires on May 31.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2016Vote passes for ASU to buy more land for downtown Phoenix campus
The Arizona Board of Regents voted to approve Arizona State University's request to buy 0.8 acres of land to expand the downtown Phoenix campus.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Donald Trump claims first win of 2016 in Republicans’ New Hampshire primary
Billionaire Donald Trump locked up his first victory in the 2016 race for the White House on Tuesday with a win in the New Hampshire Republican primary.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Bernie Sanders sweeps aside Hillary Clinton in Democrats’ New Hampshire primary
Sen. Bernie Sanders claimed a big win Tuesday over fellow Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016It’s warm! Phoenix breaks daily record high for Feb. 9
PHOENIX -- If you were eyeing a dip in the pool or a cold beverage all day, you…
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UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 9, 2016Man makes ‘machine gun’ snowball weapon to thwart nephews, look like a Ghostbuster
YouTube user Mark Rober posted a video of his self-made snowball gun, which he created after suffering at the hands of his nephews, who always outnumbered him in snowball fights.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Arizona House bills would give state right to turn away refugees
Arizona House bills being proposed want to give the state the the right to keep refugees from resettling in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Phoenix freeway to shut down overnight due to bridge repair
A Phoenix freeway will be shut down for bridge repair. Part of the Loop 101 near State Route 51 will be closed overnight this week due to bridge work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Airman on training mission accidentally starts Arizona wildfire
An airman on a training mission accidentally sparked a wildfire in Arizona on Monday, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Arizona woman allegedly told to breast-feed in bathroom by store employee
Andrea O’Dowd said she attempted to breastfeed her daughter in a Barneys New York dressing room, when employees at the Scottsdale Fashion Square store asked her to use the restroom instead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Officers record largest meth bust in Arizona port history
Customs and Border Protection officers seize nearly 400 packages of meth worth $1.1 million at the Port of Nogales.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 9, 2016Report: Nearly a quarter of non-homeowners nationwide do not want to own
Nearly half of non-homeowners nationwide claimed they do not want to own a home just yet, according to a new report from Bankrate.com.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2016Phoenix mayor advocates for use of body cameras on police officers
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is calling for all city police officers to be equipped with body-worn cameras within the next three years, according to a joint statement with him and Councilwoman Thelda Williams.
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AP | Feb 8, 2016Wife of ISIS leader charged with role in Kayla Mueller’s death
The wife of a former senior leader of the Islamic State has been charged in federal court with contributing to the death of American hostage Kayla Mueller.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2016Now arriving: Phoenix Sky Harbor served record 44 million travelers in 2015
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a record year in 2015, serving more than 44 million passengers, an airport official said Monday.