AZ News
Peoria conducting writing classes in September, October
The deadline to register for either class is Wednesday.
Avondale drafting sports-entertainment district to allow PIR expansion
Avondale is drafting a proposed sports and entertainment district that would allow PIR to expand.
Work on troublesome Pinnacle Peak, Tatum intersection set to begin
Phoenix will begin work soon at the often-flooded intersection of Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak Road. The City Council approved a contract on Tuesday.
Scottsdale panel awaits developer's proposal on luxury apartments
Meanwhile, developer offers master plan for area around Scottsdale Fashion Square.
EPA: County's air plan falls short
Maricopa County got the bad news it was expecting Friday when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it would reject the major components of the region's dust-control plan.
U.S. cuts funds to Mexico for human-rights abuses
Country withholding $26 mil of $175 mil in aid.
Arizona's sales-tax boost falls short in first month
Arizona's new 1 cent-per-dollar sales tax brought nearly $65 million into the state coffers during its first month.
Valley chosen to test fast wireless network
Clearwire, the wireless Internet-service provider behind the technology, will start the tests this fall and hopes to offer the service throughout the Valley next year.
Baby Gabriel's mom quiet about his whereabouts
As the case enters its 9th month his location remains a mystery, but his dad is sure his son is still alive.
Job picture, Dem election chances not looking good
Time has all but run out for President Barack Obama and his party for an economic turnaround.
Carefree Highway work to start
The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin work next week on some long-needed safety improvements to the Carefree Highway.
Drug-sting suspect arrested in Tennessee
A Phoenix man wanted in connection with the botched drug deal that ended in the slaying of Chandler police Detective Carlos Ledesma has been apprehended by Tennessee and federal authorities.
New Arizona law: Future 3rd-graders to have to read to pass grade
All third-graders must prove they are reading proficiently by the end of the 2013-14 school year or they will be held back and not allowed to move to fourth grade under a new state law.
Phoenix mulls paying official's legal bill
Phoenix officials are considering paying the legal bill for Public Safety Manager Jack Harris' defense in a lawsuit that claims he is illegally drawing state pension benefits while working for the city.
Scottsdale police still seek body in murder case
Scottsdale police are still hopeful their search will lead to the remains of a man whose wife confessed to killing him late last year and dumping his body in the desert.
Fire crews battle blaze at Phoenix hot rod shop
2nd alarm fire at Phoenix hot rod shop
Judge issues release of Sun City pediatrician in child-porn case
Dr. Emilio Luna, 40, is charged with distributing child pornography.
Arizona woman charged in border agent's death
SELLS - A tribal police department has arrested an Arizona woman who they say was driving drunk when her car collided with the vehicle of a Border Patrol agent, killing him.
Arizona fire restrictions lifted for most public lands
Fire restrictions have been lifted for most of the state's public lands in time for campers heading for Arizona's wild lands for the holiday weekend.
Air pollution plan of Maricopa County is rejected by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it would reject Maricopa County's plan to clean up the Valley's dirty air, a decision that could deprive the region of billions of dollars in transportation projects.

