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Arizona Dispensary Solutions Commends the Arizona Department of Health Services

Will Humble, Tom Salow, and other state workers leveraged technology to reach a high level of efficiency. PHOENIX, AZ---As the Arizona dispensary application process closed on...

Suspect arrested in connection with Kaibab forest fire

A California man, who authorities believe built a campfire in the Kaibab National Forest near the location of a small wildfire, has been arrested.

Trial dates set for remaining Arpaio, Thomas lawsuits

The remaining federal lawsuits lodged against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and their deputies will go to trial in May 2013 and continue...

Leniency urged for ex-Arizona lawmaker Miranda

Richard Miranda is to be sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Roslyn Silver on the Tolleson Democrat's March 14 guilty plea to federal charges of wire fraud and tax...

Community banks struggling to repay TARP funds

The past few weeks, the Phoenix Business Journal has reported on the impact of the government bailout of the financial industry under the Troubled Asset Relief Program launched...

Phoenix temperatures hit 111, a new record for June 1

Temperatures reached a blistering 111 degrees Friday, making it the hottest June 1 that Phoenix has seen since 1977, according to the National Weather Service.

Phoenix temperatures hit 111, a new record for June 1

Temperatures reached a blistering 111 degrees Friday, making it the hottest June 1 that Phoenix has seen since 1977, according to the National Weather Service.

Man found dead after Peoria house fire

A 57-year-old man is dead after a fire broke out at a house in Peoria on Friday afternoon, officials said.

4-year-old in Phoenix child-abuse case dies

A 4-year-old Phoenix girl who authorities said suffered extensive abuse at the hands of her mother and the mother's boyfriend has died, authorities said.

4-year-old in Phoenix child-abuse case dies

A 4-year-old Phoenix girl who authorities said suffered extensive abuse at the hands of her mother and the mother's boyfriend has died, authorities said.

2 false alarms in Peoria for flashlight bombs

In Peoria, police responded to two separate false alarms involving possible flashlight bombs on Friday, a spokesman from the Peoria Police Department said.

Gangplank workspace pops up at Downtown Phoenix campus

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

Gangplank has partnered with Arizona State University to provide a popup workspace on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. read more

Sun City West woman arrested; uncle found tied to bed

A Sun City West woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of binding her uncle bound to a bed, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Friday.

Wells Fargo in Sun City Grand robbed

The FBI and police are searching for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Sun City Grand on Friday, a spokesman from the Surprise Police Department said.

Jamison's Phoenix Coyotes purchase may hinge on favorable arena money from Glendale

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman seemed to say yesterday that prospective Phoenix Coyotes buyer Greg Jamison needs favorable arena management payments and lease...

Goldstar.com discount ticket service set for Phoenix launch

Goldstar.com is officially launching service in Phoenix June 5, but the website is already offering discounted tickets to local six events as a preview. Goldstar is partnering...

Medical-pot sites focused in Phoenix

Medical marijuana applicants in Phoenix are concentrated in handful of areas.

Manufacturing index declines, but still indicates growth

U.S. manufacturing companies are still seeing growth in May, but that growth has slowed despite an influx of new orders. The Tempe-based Institute for Supply Management in its...

Arizona Cardinals set fan fest for June 13

The Arizona Cardinals will host a fan fest June 13 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The Wednesday evening event will feature a team practice, autograph session for...

2 hurt in Loop 202 collision

Two people were injured in a collision on the Loop 202 near 24th Street in Phoenix that caused the closure of two lanes Friday morning, officials said.

2 hurt in Loop 202 collision

Two people were injured in a collision on the Loop 202 near 24th Street in Phoenix that caused the closure of two lanes Friday morning, officials said.

Tempe police: 2 teen girls tried to trade sex for fast food

Two are experienced $200-an-hour prostitutes with handlers, despite one being only 14, police say.

Woman got restraining order 4 days before she was killed

Takesha Barnes, the woman who Avondale police say was shot and killed in the Westview High School parking lot last week by her estranged ex-boyfriend, had gotten a restraining...

Body of girl, 14, recovered from Lake Mead area

The body of a 14-year-old Arizona girl who got caught in the undertow of a water gate in the Lake Mead National Recreational Area has been recovered, officials said.

US economy adds lackluster 69,000 jobs in May

The U.S. economy added an anemic 69,000 jobs in May with long-term unemployment increasing and construction shedding jobs. The national unemployment rate came in at 8.2 percent...

Scottsdale apartment fire displaces about 10

A fire early Friday at a condominium complex near Hayden and Camelback roads displaced about 10 people, Scottsdale fire officials said.

Softball tops Oregon 3-1 in WCWS

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

Arizona State softball moved past the Oregon Ducks, 3-1, in the opening round of the Women's College World Series, May 31. read more

Phoenix networking calendar for week of June 1

To submit networking meeting or event information, or to update these listings, email phoenixcalendars@bizjournals.com. MONDAYS Arizona International Growth Group, first Monday...

Arizona gas prices hit 3-month low

Arizona gasoline prices have sunk to a three-month low. The state’s $3.724 average price per gallon was down 3.6 cents from last week. Nationwide, the average dropped 5.6...

Federal contractors fight hiring quota for disabled

Business groups asked the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider a proposed hiring quota at federal contractors for people with disabilities. The agency wants people with...

Business calendar for week of June 1

Monday, June 4 “Global AZ Tech Beat,” Arizona International Growth Group, 7:30 a.m., ASU SkySong, Global Room, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $20....

Phoenix crash, car fire on Interstate 10 creates traffic mess

Car burst into flames after colliding with commercial truck on westbound lanes near Interstate 17.

Phoenix crash, car fire on Interstate 10 creates traffic mess

Car burst into flames after colliding with commercial truck on westbound lanes near Interstate 17.

The Top 5 engineering firms in Phoenix

With 74 registered professional engineers on its Phoenix roster, ARCADIS/Malcolm Pirnie was ranked first on the Engineering Firms list in the print issue of the Phoenix Business...

New board members announced by Phoenix Chamber

from:Phoenix Small Business Marketing Examiner

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (www.phoenixchamber.com) has a new chair-elect and 11 new board members on the Board of Directors.The new board chairman is David Bruno of...

Phoenix area weekend traffic

The following Phoenix area roads will be closed or have lane restrictions this weekend.

Drug war key issue in Mexico elections

As Mexicans prepare to choose a new president one month from today, the election has turned into a referendum of sorts on President Felipe Calderon's war on the drug cartels,...

Phoenix-area housing prices on the rise

More metro Phoenix homeowners might soon be able to sell for a profit, albeit a small one, as home prices in the region continue to rise.

ASU softball team wins first game in WCWS

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

The ASU softball team defeated Oregon in the Sun Devil's first game of the College World Series in Oklahoma City. Video settings Estimated Time: ...

Best Western turns on black lights to clean up

Phoenix-based Best Western International, a global brand of hotels, has decided to use black lights and ultraviolet wands to ensure that its rooms are clean and sterilized for...

Marriott buys Gaylord hotel brand for $210M, impact on delayed Mesa resort unclear

Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) is selling its hotel brand and management rights to its four resorts to Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) for $210 million in cash. Gaylord...

Phoenix's pools open to a slow start

Phoenix pools opened for the season Saturday to a less than red-hot response. Blame it, at least in part, on cooler-than-normal weather.

Phoenix's pools open to a slow start

Phoenix pools opened for the season Saturday to a less than red-hot response. Blame it, at least in part, on cooler-than-normal weather.

Famed boxer Michael Carbajal, Arpaio group in land-rights feud

A land dispute has thrust one of Phoenix's most notorious boxing heroes into a legal battle with a non-profit organization affiliated with Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Famed boxer Michael Carbajal, Arpaio group in land-rights feud

A land dispute has thrust one of Phoenix's most notorious boxing heroes into a legal battle with a non-profit organization affiliated with Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Towing firm asks Phoenix to investigate rival bidder

The competition to win Phoenix's lucrative towing contracts intensified this week after one of the firms vying for the job asked the city to investigate the current...

Towing firm asks Phoenix to investigate rival bidder

The competition to win Phoenix's lucrative towing contracts intensified this week after one of the firms vying for the job asked the city to investigate the current...

Phoenix small-biz pay, hiring up slightly in May

May hiring and pay at small businesses in the Phoenix area are up just a fraction of a percent from April, according to SurePayroll's latest Small Business Scorecard. The...

Pinal County attorney blasts rival's pact with Babeu

Pinal County Attorney James Walsh is criticizing his campaign opponent for teaming up with Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu on a combined law-enforcement ticket.

Andrew Thomas backs judicial-selection ballot measure

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, who can no longer practice law, announced his support Thursday for a ballot measure to change Arizona's judicial selection...

Ken Bennett: No inquiry on Romney birthplace

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has not made inquiries into presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's birthplace, despite numerous requests from the...

Goodyear girl knocked out of National Spelling Bee in 6th round

Goodyear student Sumaita Mulk was eliminated Thursday in the semifinal round at the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C.

Maricopa County jail stun-gun autopsy on Atencio inconclusive

The autopsy on a man who died in December after being shot with an electronic stun gun in the Fourth Avenue Jail was inconclusive on the manner of his death, but it determined...

Maricopa County jail stun-gun autopsy on Atencio inconclusive

The autopsy on a man who died in December after being shot with an electronic stun gun in the Fourth Avenue Jail was inconclusive on the manner of his death, but it determined...

Consumer Cellular cancels plan for 300 Phoenix jobs

Consumer Cellular, a Portland, Ore.-based wireless carrier, announced that it is canceling its plan to hire 300 call center workers in the Phoenix area, but company officials say...

Doc Popcorn expanding in Arizona

The Doc Popcorn will open its second Arizona location next week with a kiosk at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The Boulder, Colo.-based company already has a location at the Phoenix...

Infusionsoft moving to Chandler, hiring hundreds

Gillbert-based Infusionsoft, a small-business marketing software development company, is moving its headquarters to Chandler and plans to hire several hundred people in the next...

Hospice Family Care reaches $3.7M settlement with feds

The owners of Mesa-based Hospice Family Care Inc. agreed to a $3.7 million settlement with the federal government over allegations the company violated the False Claims Act by...

Scottsdale's Sonora Village shopping center sells for $46.5M

The Sonora Village shopping center in North Scottsdale has been sold for $46.5 million to Sonora Village Investors LLC, an investment group formed by Phoenix-area real estate...

Tempe Improv founder Mark Anderson still missing

Mark Anderson, who owned the Tempe Improv that closed late last month, is still missing after more than two weeks. Anderson's club, which drew many famous comedians for...

Phoenix accountant testifies before Congress on proposed 'death tax' changes

Phoenix accountant Thala Rolnick was among several professionals to testify before a congressional committee in Washington yesterday advocating for clear and consistent estate tax...

Fundraising goal met: ASU to return to Camp Tontozona in 2012

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

The ASU football team will return to Camp Tontozona for practice and a scrimmage, Aug. 14-18. Video settings Estimated Time: 1...

Press conference: ASU football to 'Return to Camp T'

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

An initiative calling to restore the tradition of hosting Sun Devil football at Camp Tontozona for practice and a scrimmage, has been successful. Video settings Estimated...

Paradise Valley man's heirs get cash found hidden in walls

An Arizona court says a man's heirs are entitled to $500,000 cash that was found in the walls of his former home years after he died.

Hospice Family Care sold after $3.7M federal settlement

Hospice Family Care Inc. has agreed to pay the federal government $3.7 million to settle civil allegations that the Mesa-based company violated the False Claims Act by submitting...

Goodyear police, FBI seeking bank robber

Police and FBI are searching for a man involved in the robbery of a Goodyear bank Wednesday morning, a spokesman from the Goodyear Police Department said.

ASU announces 'Return To Camp T' campaign a success

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

ASU football will return to Camp Tontozona in August 2012 thanks to the donations of Sun Devil fans, friends, alumni and former players. read more

Autopsy inconclusive in death of Glendale baby found in bathtub

The autopsy was inconclusive on the cause of death of a 6-month-old girl found underwater in a bathtub in a Glendale apartment on Tuesday, a spokesman from the Glendale Police...

Infusionsoft moving to Chandler, may hire hundreds

Infusionsoft, a small business marketing software development company, is planning a move to Chandler with the possibility of adding hundreds of jobs during the next two years. ...

Phoenix still on list for Consumer Cellular

Consumer Cellular’s plan to bring another 300 jobs to the Phoenix area was cancelled Wednesday, but the company still plans to keep Phoenix in mind when expanding. The...

Doc Popcorn expands into Scottsdale Fashion Square

A Doc Popcorn kiosk is set to open June 4 in Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. It will represent the second Arizona franchise of the Boulder, Colo.-based company. The first...

14 candidates running for Glendale City Council, mayor in August primary

Crowded field of candidates file for Glendale Council race in August

Peoria police: Man choked fiance in attempt to get ring back

A Peoria man was arrested last Thursday after he reportedly tried to suffocate his fiance to get his engagement ring back, police said.

Mesa police: Man forged IDs to steal rental trucks

A Mesa man is accused of forging fake IDs to steal to rental pickup trucks from Home Depot.

North Scottsdale shopping center with Walmart, Best Buy sells for $47M

The Sonora Village shopping center -- north Scottsdale’s hub of big-name national retailers and local eateries such as Walmart, Best Buy, Staples and Four Peaks Brewery --...

Phoenix police: Critical 4-year-old covered in bruises, whip marks

A Phoenix woman and her boyfriend were in custody after police found a 4-year-old child who had stopped breathing Wednesday night and was covered in abrasions, bruises and whip...

Phoenix police: Critical 4-year-old covered in bruises, whip marks

A Phoenix woman and her boyfriend were in custody after police found a 4-year-old child who had stopped breathing Wednesday night and was covered in abrasions, bruises and whip...

Meas police: Woman accused of hiding meth in bra

A Mesa woman is accused of hiding methamphetamine in her bra.

GOP taking Giffords seat would be bad news for Obama

Most Arizonans don’t know who Jesse Kelly or Ron Barber are — nor should they. But the folks back in Washington are increasingly aware of their names and how they...

Tips on Severe Weather Plans for People with Disabilities

from:Mayo Clinic Hospital

With severe weather season now in full swing, people with disabilities must ensure they can quickly escape their homes in an emergency. Patients in Mayo Clinic's Department...

Devour Phoenix, Waste Not team up to fight hunger

Devour Phoenix and Waste Not have joined forces to combat hunger in the Phoenix area by working with local restaurants in a July fundraising event. Devour Phoenix is a Local...

Former ASU wrestler Robles to be inducted to National Wrestling Hall of Fame

from:Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus

Robles will be honored this weekend in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the Medal of Courage Award. read more

New Guidelines Target Childhood Aggression

from:Mayo Clinic Hospital

Mayo Clinic researchers, in collaboration with other research institutions and youth mental health experts, are publishing new guidelines for primary care providers and mental...

Prosecutor won’t charge new Tempe mayor, Arredondo denies bribes

Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk isn’t going to pursue 29-year old sexual assault charges against incoming Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell. A woman who was Mitchell’s...

ASU: Phoenix home values up 25% from a year ago

A new housing report from Arizona State University released today shows the metro Phoenix housing market continues making strides toward recovery, yet is still tussling to regain...

Service to honor Avondale Westview High School student who died in car accident

Family and friends of Conley Livingston will gather Friday to remember the Westview High School teen who died last week of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident.

Mesa Desert Ridge High School copes with student's death

Popular volleyball player's death in crash stuns teachers, students. Vigil to be held Friday night at school.

14-year-old boy shot in leg in Surprise

A 14-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was shot Wednesday night at a park in Surprise, a spokesman from the Surprise Police Department said.

Peoria police arrest man accused in theft of woman's purse, credit card

A Peoria man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft Friday night, a week after police began searching for his car, authorities said.

Phoenix near top for international migration

The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale metro area ranked 13th in the nation for highest net migration between July 2010 and July 2011, based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates. During that...

Glendale police: Man accused in shooting at boy, killing cat with BB gun

A Glendale man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly injuring his girlfriend's son and killing their cat with a BB gun while intoxicated, police said.