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Rescue Under Way For Horseback Riders Swept Downstream

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:33:27 MST

UFOs Over Ariz.: Balloons Or Spaceships?

Slideshow: Saturday marks the 13th anniversary of the Phoenix Lights, the still unexplained phenomena that sparked buzz nationwide.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:11 MST

Businessman Killed In Vintage Plane Crash

A vintage plane crashed Thursday afternoon at Chandler's Stellar Airpark, killing the pilot, FAA authorities say.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:34:06 MST

Landfill Search For Baby Gabriel Called Off

The San Antonio Police Department has called off the landfill search for missing baby Gabriel Johnson after finding nothing related to the case, Chief William McManus says.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:07:19 MST

MCSO Raids Alleged Drop House

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has uncovered a drop house in the Maryvale area of west Phoenix.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:07:56 MST

Tractor Backs Over, Kills 1-Year-Old Girl

A one-year-old Mesa girl is dead after her dad accidentally backed over her with his tractor Thursday afternoon, authorities say.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:24 MST

Chandler To Keep Photo-Enforcement Cams

Red-light cameras and speed cameras will continue to catch red-light runners and speeders in Chandler, at least for the next year.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:31:38 MST

Phoenix Diocese Cuts 12 Workers

The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix has let go 12 workers as it struggles with finances.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:49:50 MST

Steep Tuition Hikes OK'd For ASU, UA, NAU

The Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday approved hefty increases in tuition and fees at the state's three public universities for the next school year.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:46:47 MST

Cop Fired For Steroids Wins Badge Back

Carl Ramirez claimed his use of over-the-counter body building supplements caused him to test positive for steroids.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:23:51 MST

Restaurant Staff Corrals Thief, Gets $500

Holly Welson and her sister were having dinner a couple weeks ago at the Kona Grill in ScottsdaleÂ’s Fashion Square Mall, when her purse suddenly got a lot lighter.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:13:52 MST

Ariz. Lawmakers Pass Budget

Lawmakers OK'd a spending plan for FY10-11 and closed a $700 million shortfall for FY10 Thursday night.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:06:09 MST

Prison Gang Violence, Crime Hits Neighbors

Gangs that began in prison yield influence beyond prison walls.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:10:08 MST

Struggling Homeowners Get Help

Struggling homeowners from across the Valley make their way to Glendale to try to save their homes.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:21:57 MST

Judge Sides With Glendale In Casino Case

A judge has sided with the City of Glendale in a dispute over a portion of the land on which a southern Arizona Indian tribe wants to build a casino.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:39:39 MST

Slideshow: Bald Celebrities Exposed

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:01:10 MST

Teacher Accused Of Child Molestation

A Mesa Public School elementary teacher has been arrested for child molestation.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:52 MST

Legislature Examines Budget-Balancing Plan

Arizona lawmakers are poised to debate a Republican budget-balancing plan that includes spending cuts and ballot measures on a tax increase and diversions of money from voter-mandated spending.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:49:56 MST

SRP Votes For 4.9% Rate Hike

The Salt River Project Board of Directors approved a 4.9 percent rate increase in electric prices, which will go into effect in May, according to an SRP news release.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:35:19 MST

Thomas Drops RICO Lawsuit Against Supes

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio have dropped their racketeering lawsuit against the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, according to a court motion filed Thursday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:43:22 MST