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Phoenix police: Wild Oats Markets founder arrested for child prostitution
Michael Gilliland, the founder of Sunflower Farmers Market and Wild Oats Markets, was arrested Thursday afternoon at a hotel near Interstate 17 and Peoria Avenue, Sgt. Steve Martos said.
Real-estate experts in Arizona are guarded but hopeful
At this year's Urban Land Institute conference, the conversations and atmosphere were different.
Girl Scout cookies roll into Phoenix area
This year's preordered crop of cookies is hitting the streets this weekend, with new sales starting Friday and continuing through March 10.
Arizona bill may loosen rules for cyclists
Arizona could become the second state in the nation to allow cyclists to yield at stop signs instead of stop if a bipartisan measure can garner enough support to become law.
Veterans on streets get aid at Arizona StandDown event
Hundreds of homeless veterans will get help with government assistance, health care, haircuts, new clothes and housing during a three-day event this weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
PV mayor: Inroads made in couple's murder case
Officially, authorities were more reticent. 'Strides have been made,' PV mayor says.
Pinal deputies seize 59 cats, dog from Queen Creek home
Authorities said they arrested one man and seized 59 cats and one dog from a Queen Valley home Friday morning during an animal-hoarding investigation.
Lawsuit investigation sought by Phoenix Councilman DiCiccio
Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio has asked Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne to investigate whether the Law Department violated Open Meeting Law by defending the city in a lawsuit against Judicial Watch.
Arizona pension law ruled unconstitutional
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled that a law changing the contribution that state employees make to their pension funds is unconstitutional.
Supreme Court to hear Arizona immigration case April 25
The United States Supreme Court on Friday set an April 25 date for oral argument on SB 1070.
Judge seeks federal help in White Mountain Apache Tribe dispute
The White Mountain Apache Tribe's chief judge has asked federal authorities to intercede in a governmental showdown that has divided the Native American nation near Show Low.
Phoenix police make arrest in 2008 killing
A man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing Lonnie Raines, 51, in October 2008 over a drug debt, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
House panel backs car booster seats for kids
The House Transportation Committee unanimously endorsed a bill this week that would require automobile passengers between the ages of 5 and 8 and under 4-feet 9-inches tall to use booster seats.
Glendale police warn of new method of garage thefts
Thieves target garage-door windows, then pull the red emergency cord of the door, police said.
DPS car hit on Loop 101 in Tempe
Officer had minor injuries after a motorist cut in front of his vehicle and bumped it, officials said.
Chandler police seek man who tried to lure girl
Police are searching for a man who tried to lure a 12-year-old girl into a truck Friday afternoon in Chandler.
Phoenix area could see cooler temps, rain next week
The La Nina weather pattern could ease Tuesday and Wednesday night in the Phoenix area, making room for possible cooler temperatures and evening showers midweek, according to the National Weather Service.
Mesa chase ends with drug arrest, police say
An erratic four-minute car chase Thursday night led to the arrest of a suspected cocaine dealer from Phoenix after police found drugs and more than $5,000 in cash hidden in his truck, Mesa police said.
Gotta Have It Bandit arrested, police say
Mesa police arrested a man suspected of being the "Gotta Have It Bandit" responsible for 11 armed robberies throughout the Southeast Valley.
Peoria police: Dog allowed to nearly chew leg off
The dog was injured in a car accident about a year ago and nearly chewed its leg off, police said.
