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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Arizona AG Brnovich sues Board of Regents over ASU real estate deals
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit alleging that ASU has misused its tax-exempt status to benefit private developers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Death of Salt River officer sparks discussion over distracted driving law
The death of an Arizona officer at the hands of a driver who was texting behind the wheel sparked a renewed discussion a statewide distracted driving law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Players sue Maricopa Community Colleges over loss of football programs
Nearly a dozen community college football players have sued Maricopa County's two-year schools accusing the governing body of racial discrimination for dropping football.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Former Suns owner wants to see ‘win-win for both sides’ with arena deal
The former owner of the Phoenix Suns said he wants city lawmakers and team officials to come to an agreement regarding the renovation of Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019US Rep. Andy Biggs sponsors bill to keep paying federal security workers
An Arizona congressman has introduced a bill that would free up money to pay federal workers responsible for the country’s security during the partial shutdown.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 20192 Goodyear charter school employees indicted in $2.2M fraud case
Two former employees of a now-closed charter school in Goodyear were indicted for fraud Wednesday, months after the former director pleaded guilty to conspiracy and theft.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Border patrol union chief sees necessity of Trump wall
As a partial federal shutdown over funding for a border wall enters its 20th day, the head of the Border Patrol agents union said walls work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Retired K9 from Buckeye Police Department dies at age 12
The Buckeye Police Department announced Tuesday that its retired K9 Cido, who joined the department in December 2008, died at age 12 on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Interstate 17 in north Phoenix to be restricted this week
Drivers who plan to use the Interstate 17 in north Phoenix this week might want to make some adjustments due to restrictions that will be in place.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Walmart to test driverless grocery delivery in one Phoenix suburb
Walmart announced Tuesday it would test the waters of grocery delivery via autonomous vehicles with a pilot program in the Phoenix suburb of Surprise.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 10, 2019Former D-backs star Randy Johnson makes final pitch to sell mansion
Selling his Paradise Valley mansion has been proved to be a bigger challenge than getting into the Hall of Fame for former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019MCSO deputy in serious condition after being hit by vehicle
A Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy is in serious but stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle in Queen Creek Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Salt River PD establishes memorial benefit fund for fallen officer’s family
The Salt River Police Department announced Wednesday night that it has established a memorial fund to benefit the family of an officer killed Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Poll: Most likely voters support Suns arena deal when given ‘the facts’
A poll found that almost half of Phoenix likely voters supported the arena renovation deal after they were "educated on the facts of the agreement."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Neo-Nazi found guilty of murder in attack on biracial couple in Phoenix
A neo-Nazi was found guilty of murder and other charges for fatally shooting a white woman and trying to kill her black boyfriend in a Phoenix park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Scottsdale-based Pita Jungle opens 21st location in Arizona at GCU
Scottsdale-based Pita Jungle opened its 21st location in Arizona at Grand Canyon University on Tuesday, offering a walk-up dining option.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Phoenix City Council approves water rate hike on second try
Less than a month after rejecting it, the Phoenix City Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to increase the city's water rate over the next two years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019US Marshals make 182 arrests in Arizona operation targeting gangs
A three-month operation targeting gang activity in the Phoenix and Tucson areas led to the arrest of 182 fugitives, including seven wanted for homicide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 20193 Valley high school seniors each win $2,000 in prestigious science contest
Three Phoenix-area high school seniors, including two from the same school, won $2,000 for advancing in a prestigious national science and math competition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Phoenix police investigating sex assault at Hacienda HealthCare
Authorities are asking the public to help identify the suspect in a sexual assault case regarding a patient Hacienda HealthCare who gave birth to a baby last month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Scottsdale mural honoring Sen. John McCain halted after council vote
A giant mural in Scottsdale that was set to honor the late U.S. Sen. John McCain has reached a bump in the road after a city council vote this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Glendale City Council passes ban on texting while driving
Leaders of another Phoenix-area city have passed an ordinance that banned texting while driving. Glendale council members unanimously voted for the measure Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Glendale airport vandalized, suspect taken into custody
Police have arrested a young man suspected of vandalizing the Glendale airport and nearby businesses for months and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 9, 2019Nearly one quarter of teacher vacancies in Arizona remain unfilled
Nearly one quarter of teacher vacancies in Arizona remain unfilled, according to a recent Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association survey.