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McCain set to launch institute at ASU

Sen. John McCain's political legacy is set to be preserved with a high-profile new institute established at Arizona State University.

Community events help fuel Phoenix pro sports venues

from:Phoenix Business Insight Examiner

Phoenix professional sports venues, such as University of Phoenix (U of P) Stadium and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Stadium, provide huge revenues for the Phoenix...

Gilbert charter school Edu-Prize bans bikes

Edu-Prize, a popular K-8 Gilbert charter school, has banned students from riding their bikes to school, citing safety concerns.

Maricopa County sets $4 mil for death penalty appeals

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously agreed to spend up to $4 million to pay for post-conviction appeals for defendants in local death penalty cases.

EPA: Pinal County must lower dust level

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared that portions of western Pinal County are violating its coarse-dust standard, which limits the amount of PM-10, particles 10...

Gerardo Parra Named Winner Of Fan Vote Bobblehead Contest

PHOENIX, AZ---The Arizona Diamondbacks announced May 21, 2012 that D-backs outfielder Gerardo Parra was selected as the winner of the Fan Vote Bobblehead contest conducted earlier...

Heard Museum North Scottsdale Begins Summer Hours, Announces New Photography Contest

from:Heard Museum

PHOENIX, AZ---Heard Museum North Scottsdale, the Heard’s community branch, will begin its summer schedule on Friday. June 1. The museum and the Heard Museum North Scottsdale...

Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County, AZ. Find the area Phoenix events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Phoenix

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Phoenix marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Glendale, NFL still at odds on Cardinals stadium parking

Glendale City Council approves leases that will replace most of the 3,200 parking lost to Tanger outlet mall.

Goldwater Institute looking into proposed Phoenix Coyotes sale

Goldwater Instutute CEO Darcy Olsen said opponents to all the city spending related to keeping the Coyotes from leaving the Phoenix market could take a possible deal with Jamison...

Pinal County officials rescue man lost in desert

Pinal County authorities say a man from Mexico was rescued Wednesday morning from the Vekol Valley after calling 911 and stating he had been lost for two days and needed help.

More parking considered at busy Phoenix trail

The traffic and parking jam at Camelback Mountain's popular Echo Canyon Trail that fueled frustration between hikers and residents should greatly ease if several proposals...

More parking considered at busy Phoenix trail

The traffic and parking jam at Camelback Mountain's popular Echo Canyon Trail that fueled frustration between hikers and residents should greatly ease if several proposals...

Glendale, Arizona Cardinals escalate fight over parking

Arizona Cardinals players won't begin training camp for about two more months, but that doesn't mean the front office isn't already mixing it up. The team and the...

MCSO's rape inquiry hasn't produced other accusers

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's search for additional accusers in the case of a man suspected of being a sexual predator has not produced the results detectives...

Tucson District 8 candidates face off

Candidates running to replace former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords agreed on one thing during their first public debate Wednesday: that they would change President Obama's...

Brewer's trade trip to Germany, France is planned

Arizona officials are touting a two-week trade delegation to Germany and France as an opportunity to expand business development and tourism for the state.

P.F. Chang's facing investor lawsuit over proposed buyout

Scottsdale's P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. is facing an investor lawsuit in the wake of the company's May 1 acquisition by Centerbridge Partners LP that would take...

Read this before your next business trip

Business travel has changed dramatically in recent years, from the technology we travel with to the security measures at the airport before we ever board the plane. Portfolio.com...

Officers, SWAT respond to home in Surprise

Heavily armed officers and several SWAT vehicles were seen Wednesday evening at a Surprise home during an incident that police say began as a domestic violence call.

Was Facebook's IPO illegal?

At least one lawsuit has been filed against Facebook in the wake of its initial public offering last week, and more are sure to follow. CNNMoney.com examines if some aspects of...

11 Arizona high schools ranked among nation's best

Newsweek magazine is out with its annual list of the Top 1,000 high schools in the country, and Arizona fared quite well. Phoenix Business Journal New Media Editor Adam Kress...

Goldwater Institute examining Glendale-Phoenix Coyotes arena payments

The Goldwater Institute watchdog group is scrutinizing a proposed $17 million fee the city of Glendale is ready to pay prospective Phoenix Coyotes owner Greg Jamison to help him...

2 planes with separate issues diverted to Sky Harbor

Two commercial planes were diverted to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport within 45 minutes of each other on Wednesday afternoon, officials said

Glendale says it will determine NFL parking plan, not Cardinals

The city of Glendale says the Arizona Cardinals do not have veto or dictation powers over the disputed parking contract that has the city providing 6,000 spots for National...

Mesa police: Man high on cocaine, meth accused in DUI

A man who police described as high on cocaine and meth was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he told officers he couldn't get out of the car because...

Mesa police: Woman accused of driving drunk with 6-year-old in car

A woman was arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence with a 6-year-old boy in the car, police said.

Woman seriously injured in Chandler accident

A 20-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after her car collided with a pickup Tuesday afternoon in Chandler, Sgt. Joe Favazzo said.

Echo Canyon parking would be eased with several changes

The traffic and parking jam at Camelback Mountain's popular Echo Canyon Trail that fueled frustration between hikers and residents should greatly ease city officials say,...

Wittmann woman in 2010 animal hoarding case arrested; more cats found

An 81-year-old Wittmann woman again faces trouble for animal hoarding.

Phoenix home prices post gains in March

Recent reports that the Phoenix housing market is finally showing signs of a rebound were bolstered Wednesday with the release of the FNC Residential Price Index’s latest...

Arizona Cardinals not happy with Glendale parking plans, could still sue city, Westgate

The Arizona Cardinals aren’t happy with the city of Glendale’s ideas to solve a parking dispute that could still result in the National Football League franchise...

Tony Felice PR launches celebrity management division

Tony Felice PR & Marketing of Phoenix launched a new image management division to help artists, celebrities and other talent manage their brands and public images. TFPR has...

Pregnant woman injured in Phoenix crash

A collision with serious injuries in Phoenix has forced Thomas Road to be closed in both directions near 34th Street, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Pregnant woman injured in Phoenix crash

A collision with serious injuries in Phoenix has forced Thomas Road to be closed in both directions near 34th Street, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Queen Creek killing: Lawyer pleads not guilty

Authorities say Norman "Lee" Radder's death was staged as a suicide and that divorce attorney was present at the time.

ASU's WP Carey School launching executive leadership workshops

The W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is unveiling leadership workshops for business executives beginning this summer. These half-day workshops are...

Tempe police: Man stabs himself in church restroom

Police said they believe man was homeless and attempting suicide. Wounds not fatal, authorities say.

Glendale council moves to avoid Cardinals parking lawsuit

The Glendale City Council approved plans Tuesday night aimed at avoiding a $67 million lawsuit from the Arizona Cardinals over parking for football games this upcoming season. ...

Mesa Public Schools teachers will get 2.2 percent raise

After three years with no raises, teachers at Mesa Public Schools, the state's largest school district, will get a 2.2 percent salary increase next school year.

Hawaii tells Arizona's Bennett that Obama was born in Honolulu

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett is ending his flirtation with taking President Barack Obama’s name off the November ballot because of doubts about his birthplace. ...

The best high schools in Arizona

Eleven Arizona high schools have been named among the Top 1,000 in the nation by Newsweek magazine and The Daily Beast website, and two are in the Top 5. The new rankings in...

Women's golf tied for fifth at NCAA Championships

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

Day one of NCAA competition has left the Sun Devils in the Top 5. Coach Missy Kaye insists there is more golf to play. read more

Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Researcher Honored Twice in a Month

from:Mayo Clinic Hospital

At Mayo Clinic, the name Clifford Jack Jr., M.D., means cutting-edge imaging and Alzheimer's research. This month, he was honored for his accomplishments in both areas by two...

Track and field heads to Austin for NCAA West Preliminaries

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

Tickets to the NCAA Finals in Des Moines will be on the line this weekend at Mike A. Myers Stadium. read more

Reaching farther: Sun Devil track and field

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

The Sun Devil track and field team is among the most competitive in the country. Watch how they dominate the ancient sports as they head to the NCAAs this week. Video settings ...

Look out mailman! Phoenix a top city for dog bites

Postal workers in the Phoenix area get a little more nervous than their counterparts in most other cities. And you can blame angry dogs for that. Phoenix posted 36 dog attacks...

All-American Jacqueline Cako takes on her toughest competition yet

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

"I see tennis as more than a game – it's a puzzle," says Jacqueline Cako, who competes in this year's NCAA Singles Championships in Athens, Ga. Video settings Estimated...

ASU minority health research center awarded $6.3M NIH grant

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

A major research award advances the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center's mission to address national and statewide minority health issues. read more