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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017MCSO sheriff says his department is improving on racial-profiling reforms
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said his department is making strides on court-ordered racial-profiling reforms from a federal judge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Unique marketplace coming to Phoenix has community in mind
The Churchill, a unique marketplace with a focus on health and wellness is coming to downtown Phoenix. The marketplace is set to open in 2018.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Phoenix-area hospital named among best heart hospitals in US
Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa was named as one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the country, according to a study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017ACLU sues Phoenix police for downtown Trump protest records
The ACLU filed a lawsuit Tuesday demanding police release records about a protest in downtown Phoenix during President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Trump saves pair of turkeys in White House Thanksgiving tradition
Two birds kept their heads Tuesday during a visit to the White House, where President Donald Trump spared their lives in the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Agency installs ‘wrong way’ overhead signs along stretch of I-17
Signs warning drivers they're going the wrong way have been installed along a nearly 15-mile stretch of Interstate 17 in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA'S MORNING NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Rep. Schweikert wants investigations to determine accused politicians’ fate
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona said politicians accused of misconduct should be investigated before colleagues demanded their resignations.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Nov 21, 2017CBS News fires Charlie Rose amid sexual harassment claims
CBS News fired Charlie Rose on Tuesday after several women accused the veteran newsman of sexual misconduct.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Poll says Arizona voters would support soda tax to fund education
A majority of Arizona voters would support a soda tax to help fund the state's education system, a poll released Monday said.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 21, 2017This town in Germany is barely holding itself together
Staufen, a small town in Germany, is crumbling beneath residents' very feet. Buildings are collapsing due to complications from geothermal drilling.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Young woman dies, teen boy seriously hurt in north Phoenix car wreck
A young woman was killed early Tuesday and a teenage boy seriously injured when a car smashed into a power pole in northwest Phoenix.
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GENERAL NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Main Street Minute: Teens can nominate teachers for monthly honor
High school students can nominate their favorite teacher for a monthly educator award sponsored by the Phoenix Suns and Northern Arizona University.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Trader Joe’s recalls salad sold in Arizona that may have glass, plastic
Chain grocer Trader Joe’s has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there could be pieces of glass or hard plastic inside.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Arizona highways will not be closed, restricted over Thanksgiving weekend
There's a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, including the fact that there are no planned construction closures along Arizona highways during the holiday weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Arizona State Parks, REI team up to offer Black Friday alternatives
Single day passes for Arizona State Parks are now being offered for free at REI stores as an alternative activity to the crazed Black Friday shopping.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Building starts on 30-story apartment complex in downtown Phoenix
The housing market in downtown Phoenix continues to grow as developers begin construction on yet another apartment complex in the area.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2017Arizona organization to offer free towing ahead of Thanksgiving
Triple-A of Arizona is again offering its "Tipsy Tow" service for people across the state on the night before Thanksgiving, it said in a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2017More than 90 percent of 15M Valley Metro light rail riders pay fares
More than 90 percent of people who rode the Valley Metro light rail last year paid the appropriate fare to ride, the agency said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2017Skate Westgate in Glendale is opening for the second straight year
Skate Westgate will be opening for its second winter season with a tree lighting ceremony and professional skating show on Tuesday adjacent to Fountain Park in the Westgate Entertainment District.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 20173 children among injured in collision near downtown Phoenix
Four people were injured, including three children, after a Tempe garbage truck crashed into two active vehicles and two parked cars in Phoenix on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2017Northern Arizona police department searching for misplaced handgun
A northern Arizona police department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a handgun that was misplaced by the police chief earlier this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2017Grand Canyon University freezes tuition for 2018-19 academic year
For the 10th straight time, Grand Canyon University has announced it will freeze tuition for the next college year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2017Phoenix makes top 10 for nation’s best places to retire
The Valley of the Sun boasts a large retirement community and apparently for good reason: Phoenix was ranked Monday among the best cities for retirees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2017After 2 delays, Arizona Snowbowl to open before Thanksgiving
After two warm-weather delays, Arizona Snowbowl will finally open for the season Tuesday, a spokesman for the facility said.