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Waste Management Phoenix Open meets recycling goals

Waste Management had a high goal for diverting more than 90 percent of the trash developed during the Phoenix Open away from landfills, but the company achieved that measure for...

Officials: Hoarding made fighting Tempe home fire difficult

A house fire in Tempe proved difficult for firefighters to extinguish Friday due to hoarding, a Tempe Fire Department official said.

Arizona Capitol gets birthday gift: A shiny new copper dome

The state Capitol got a shiny new copper dome just in time for its centennial.

Arizona Capitol gets birthday gift: A shiny new copper dome

The state Capitol got a shiny new copper dome just in time for its centennial.

Security logs released for former Phoenix Mayor Gordon

Police detail not only protected him during official city matters, but also outside of business hours.

Security logs released for former Phoenix Mayor Gordon

Police detail not only protected him during official city matters, but also outside of business hours.

Arizona public workers will get refunds

More than 200,000 public employees, including teachers, likely will receive an average refund of roughly $277 because the Legislature forced them to pay too much into the Arizona...

Heard Museum showcases life of Geronimo as part of Arizona Centennial celebrations

The Heard Museum is unveiling a new exhibit this weekend featuring Geronimo. The exhibit, “Beyond Geronimo: The Apache Experience,” was created to give a glimpse of...

Youth projects among beneficiaries of Fiesta Bowl's $400,000 in grants

The Fiesta Bowl has awarded $400,000 to 14 Arizona charities.

Arizona district maps sent to D.C. for approval

New congressional district maps for Arizona are now in the hands of the U.S. Department of Justice, starting the clock for federal clearance of the new political boundaries.

Air Force pilot Martha McSally vying to complete Giffords' term

Martha McSally, a retired Air Force pilot, is the fourth Republican to enter the special election race to replace former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Phoenix Fire Department cuts response times

Response times for Phoenix fire crews have improved over the past five years, and fire officials attribute the gains largely to a dual educational program for residents and...

Family of killed Peoria man raising money for reward

The family of a Peoria man killed in a drive-by shooting last month will hold a car wash Saturday to raise funds for a reward for information, police said.

Crews still optimistic after 1st week of landfill search

Crews remain optimistic after ending the first week of their landfill search for a missing Glendale girl.

Arizona Republic parent offers buyouts to 665 newspaper veterans

Gannett Co. Inc. — the parent company of the Arizona Republic, USA Today and KPNX-TV Channel 12 in Phoenix — is offering buyouts to 665 newspaper veterans throughout...

Mumps case at Gilbert school prompts alert

Higley parents asked to keep children out of school if they have not been vaccinated.

Phoenix police: Man shot multiple times by friends

A man was shot multiple times Friday morning and Phoenix police suspect his friends were the shooters, police officials said.

Phoenix police: Man shot multiple times by friends

A man was shot multiple times Friday morning and Phoenix police suspect his friends were the shooters, police officials said.

New CPS investigative unit unanimously approved in committee

The House Judiciary Committee took the first steps Thursday in creating a new unit of investigators dedicated to high-priority child abuse and neglect cases, a cornerstone measure...

Officials: Litchfield Park autistic boy beaten by stepfather

The stepfather and the mother were booked on child abuse and endangerment, officials said.

3 hurt, 1 seriously, when car crashes into Scottsdale salon

One salon employee was pinned between the wall and the car, Scottsdale police said.

Bill aims for legislative approval of ACC-developed policies

A bill that would require the Arizona Legislature to review and pass policy decisions developed by the Arizona Corporation Commission has drawn the ire of the solar industry, but...

Fight breaks out among mourners at Phoenix funeral

A fight broke out Friday morning at a funeral in Phoenix after a friend of the deceased punched a man who had reportedly been fighting with the deceased prior to his death.

Fight breaks out among mourners at Phoenix funeral

A fight broke out Friday morning at a funeral in Phoenix after a friend of the deceased punched a man who had reportedly been fighting with the deceased prior to his death.

Corporate philanthropy a wise marketing strategy

News on the economic front continues to distress even the most optimistic among us. The stock market rises and falls like a roller coaster on creaky wheels, propelled by ongoing...

Records: Suspect in PV killings told friend what he did

The man police say brutally murdered a PV couple told a friend about what he did, records show.

Cause marketing makes sense

from:Phoenix Small Business Marketing Examiner

Life would be pretty empty if we didn’t believe in and support things that are meaningful in the lives of other people. A successful business person knows that one of the...

Amtech Systems reports 1Q loss; revenue down 54%

Amtech Systems Inc. reported a first-quarter loss on a 50 percent drop in revenue as its products fell victim to the solar industry’s oversupply and downturn. Tempe-based...

Amkor Technology posts drops in revenue, profit

Amkor Technology Inc. reported drops in revenue and profit for both the fourth quarter and the year amid the global slowdown in semiconductor sales. Chandler-based Amkor (Nasdaq:...

Bill would OK electronic signs in Arizona

A bill working its way through the Legislature would overrule a court decision banning electronic billboards.

Book documents rise of Bruce Halle, Discount Tire

There’s a new book out about Discount Tire’s Founder and Chairman, Bruce Halle. Called "Six Tires, No Plan," former business writer and now author Michael...

Sixth suspect arrested in Paradise Valley killings

Also: 3 weeks before the murders, Scottsdale police stopped and questioned one suspect.

Phoenix worker pay study: How the jobs compare

Phoenix commissioned a $430,000 study to compare employee pay and benefits to other cities and the private sector.

Federal court rejects challenge to Arizona Snowbowl’s mountain snow-making plan

A federal appeals panel Thursday upheld a lower court’s ruling that Arizona Snowbowl can use reclaimed water to make snow on federal land at the Flagstaff ski resort.

Crow calls for end of Bowl Championship Series

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

ASU President Michael Crow is one of the first major university presidents to publicly denounce the Bowl Championship Series system. Article source: ...

Chandler man suspected of beating girlfriend at salon

A man was arrested on suspicion of beating up his girlfriend in front of a hair salon, police said.

Glendale police investigating burned body found in desert

Body found in remote area near Beardsley Canal and Olive Avenue in White Tank Mountains.

Houston reserves lead Rockets past tired Suns

from:Phoenix Suns Examiner

The Phoenix Suns went down to the Houston Rockets for the second time in less than a week, losing 96-90. This time, unlike their first meeting, the game was not a blowout, as the...

Ulthera to hire 100 for Mesa manufacturing plant

Ulthera Inc. plans to hire 100 workers for its new manufacturing facility in Mesa scheduled to open later this year. The company will manufacture its FDA-approved ultrasound...

ASU softball opens 2012 with two shutout wins

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

The big, gold banner in left-center field is a constant reminder. Arizona State is the reigning NCAA softball champion, and opponents who enter Farrington Stadium are coming for...