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Drophouse raid yields 4 suspected smugglers

2 hours 25 min ago
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has uncovered a drophouse in the Maryvale area of west Phoenix.

Court backs Glendale in dispute over Tohono O'odham casino

2 hours 29 min ago
A judge ruled Glendale does have authority over the 46 acres; tribe declared it is still able to build.

Phoenix police car rear-ends SUV on I-10 on-ramp

2 hours 57 min ago
No one was seriously hurt in the Friday morning crash, officials say.

Chandler renews contract for photo enforcement at 12 sites

3 hours 10 min ago
Chandler renews contract with Redflex Traffic Systems for another year.

Former Mesa police officer who crashed SUV into fountain is sentenced

3 hours 29 min ago
Brent Frasier received 36 months of probation for lying to Gilbert police about crashing his SUV.

Owner: Bar's breath analyzer more than a novelty

4 hours 12 min ago
The Tilted Kilt is one bar using the machine to try to bring attention to DUI dangers.

City's emergency-response time improves from 2 years ago

4 hours 27 min ago
Chandler police shave 47 seconds off time for most urgent calls but aims for a 5-minute time.

Coalition hears projections for Valley commuter-rail service

4 hours 44 min ago
Consultant said rail service between Wittmann and Queen Creek would yield the most riders.

Police: Phoenix budget cuts won't affect Ahwatukee patrols

5 hours 33 min ago
Plans made last year to add new officers to the Ahwatukee substation now uncertain.

Arizona budget passes; the cuts total $1.1 billion

13 hours 45 min ago
The state's health-care programs were hit hard; Republicans and Democrats are at odds.

Catholic Diocese of Phoenix lays off 12 workers

13 hours 45 min ago
Citing economic concerns, the Diocese of Phoenix is laying off people for the second consecutive year.

Flagstaff's snowy season

13 hours 45 min ago
With a high in the Valley expected to reach 72 degrees today, it seems almost impossible that Flagstaff, a mere two hours up the road, is on the way to one of its snowiest seasons ever.

Dancing away the Parkinson's blues

13 hours 45 min ago
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Mark Morris Dance Group teamed up to help those with the disease to reclaim their physical self.

Concerns build over funding Main Street Glendale project

13 hours 45 min ago
The company that developers used to launch the project is being sued for defaulting on a loan.

As Border Patrol expands, corruption concerns rise

13 hours 45 min ago
Bribery, infiltration feared as job screening lags.

Lawmaker seeking system for assessing online classes

13 hours 45 min ago
A state lawmaker wants to create an institute that would recommend whether online courses offered by private companies meet state standards before public schools decide whether to use them.

Weekend freeway closures and restrictions in the Valley

13 hours 45 min ago
The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers consider alternative routes.

Robotics system is new hire at Casa Grande pharmacy

13 hours 45 min ago
You can't blame Victor Provencia, director of the pharmacy at Sun Life Family Health Center in Casa Grande, for being excited about his new ''employee.''

Road deaths across U.S. are at lowest since 1950s

13 hours 45 min ago
WASHINGTON - The number of people dying on the highway is the lowest since the 1950s.

1 killed when airplane crashes at Stellar Airpark in Chandler

13 hours 45 min ago
Small airplane broke into flames after crashing at Stellar Airpark in Chandler; hangars evacuated.