The Arizona Department of Public Safety today announced the arrests of 22 suspected gang members from three separate party crews that merged together into a single street gang through their shared upper-middle class upbringing. Full Story »
Some 25,000 Arizona Fry's and Safeway grocery workers have voted to accept a new three-year contract that provides for wage increases and health coverage at no additional cost. Full Story »
The Arizona Court of Appeals has issued a temporary order that forbids the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office from serving a search warrant on either the home or the chambers of Superior Court Judge Barbara Mundell. Full Story »
It's the holiday light tree lighting at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale (Scottsdale Rd. & Indian Bend). The park was established in 1975 after the McCormick's gave 100 acres to the city. 30 of those acres were used for a park. Full Story »
Happy Friday everyone! Expect increasing clouds across the state, along with cool temperatures continuing. A weak, fast-moving storm moves through the state today, bringing light rain and snow up north, where 1"-2" are possible above 5,500'. Full Story »
Freeway-improvement projects will require closures or lane restrictions this weekend. Freeway work often occurs overnight. The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers consider alternative routes or give themselves extra travel time while the following restrictions are in place: Full Story »
The Mondrian Scottsdale, one of a dozen hip hotels owned by publicly traded Morgans Hotel Group, is headed for foreclosure. New York-based Morgans was unable to restructure $40 million in delinquent loans on the 194-room hotel in the Scottsdale Civic Center complex in downtown Scottsdale. Full Story »
A retired high-ranking U.S. immigration officer pleaded guilty Thursday in a Miami federal court to conspiracy to obstruct justice for helping members of a Mexican drug-trafficking organization evade arrest. Full Story »
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Thursday that overhauling the nation's immigration laws is still a top priority for President Barack Obama and that Congress is poised to act despite some lawmakers' concerns that a push could complicate Democratic re-election prospects. Full Story »
Foreclosures continued to dominate the housing resale market in November despite continued evidence that they are declining, according to the latest monthly report from Arizona State University. Full Story »
Clinics will open Dec. 10 and be running throughout the month. Public health officials hope to open them up to the general public in the next week or two. All locations run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Full Story »
Public-health officials have begun rolling out an immense public-vaccination program for the H1N1 swine-flu virus, offering immunizations at more than 50 retail locations and community health centers in Maricopa County. Full Story »
Emergency crews push on in search of 16 hunters believed to be stranded after a severe snow storm dropped several feet of snow across the expansive high country of northern Arizona. Authorities report they have rescued about 50 hunters so far in a search that begin early Wednesday morning. Full Story »
Deputies arrived at the non-profit's headquarters in the 1100 block of East Buckeye Road about 9 a.m. Thursday to serve the warrant. Full Story »
Court Detention Officer Adam Stoddard is getting out of jail. Full Story »
It's snow season again in Flagstaff, and the city hopes it's ready to handle the crush of traffic that hits town when skiers, snowboarders and people who just like to play in the snow load up and head north. Full Story »
Phoenix City Attorney Gary Verburg said Wednesday that Mayor Phil Gordon had not violated any city ordinance or conflict-of-interest law when he recommended a political consultant be appointed to several city commissions before he began dating her. Full Story »
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? There's a festive farm families may want to check out this year. Superstition Farm is in East Mesa and open to the public. Full Story »
Chilly temperatures this morning across the state with 30s in the Valley, and below zero in locations up north! Afternoon temperatures warm up a bit today, but remain below average. Full Story »
The West Valley Art Museum in Surprise was purchased this week, for a fraction of its asking price, a day before it was to head to the auction block.The 17,000-square-foot museum, valued at $3.2 million, was sold for approximately $600,000 on Tuesday, far less than the $2.4 million price tag. Full Story »
Planners for five key Western cities, including Phoenix, said Wednesday that they will seek $50 million from Congress in the next transportation bill to study the feasibility of a high-speed passenger-rail network. Full Story »
Without much fuss, Diego Blancarte Valenzuela, 3, took the chloral hydrate at 1:52 Wednesday afternoon. He sat on his mother's lap, holding a toy truck in his hands, at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The medicine would help him sleep. Full Story »
More than 25 hunters were still missing in the Flagstaff on Wednesday night after the snow left them trapped, officials said. As of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, eight to 10 hunting parties were thought to be stranded, according to Coconino County Sheriff's spokesman Gerry Blair. Full Story »
FLAGSTAFF - About 25 to 30 hunters are believed to be stranded in below freezing temperatures in northern Arizona. Coconino County Sheriff's Office spokesman Gerry Blair said there are eight hunting groups that include some children and the elderly. Some of the hunters are from the Phoenix area. Full Story »
Two dogs broke through two backyard fences and attacked a 73-year-old woman walking her dog in northeast Phoenix Wednesday morning, police said. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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