State added 100,000 residents in 2015, lured by climate, cost of living
WASHINGTON - Arizona's population grew by nearly 100,000 in 2015, driven largely by growth in Maricopa County which saw the second-largest increase among counties in the nation, according to new Census Bureau estimates.
Despite risks, skydiving continues to gain popularity
ELOY – Experts said Arizona’s mild weather and clear skies make the state an ideal area for skydivers. Tourists, military personnel and national skydiving teams from around the world travel here to train.
Nonprofit, local companies promote Little Free Libraries to increase childhood literacy
Many of us take books for granted.
D-backs’ Hall on stadium battle with county: ‘We need to see what’s out there before it’s too late’
The Diamondbacks are unhappy with the condition of Chase Field and have asked Maricopa County for the freedom to explore other options. The county, citing the 1996 facility use agreement between the two parties, denied their request and the two sides have taken their feud public.
Diamondbacks spend big to keep pace with major-market foes
Four seasons have passed since a team other than the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants captured a National League West Division title, and entering the most-recent offseason, it appeared that trend would continue for a fifth year.
Arizona is 8th in nation for auto theft with stolen vehicles often being used for drug and human smuggling
Arizona ranks 8th in the nation for overall vehicle thefts, a crime that is fueling drug and human trafficking across the Mexican border as well as costing the state $86 million in economic losses, according to reports from the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority.
Arizona officials prepare desert tortoises for adoption
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has seen a 56 percent increase in the number of desert tortoises available in its Phoenix adoption center compared to last year.
Mesa eye-tracking software company helps empower those with disabilities
Phoenix resident Howard Bell can’t use his hands to type, navigate a mouse or use any technology on his own.
Shortage of large animal veterinarians threatens health of Arizona livestock industry
COCHISE — Traditional veterinary medicine for large food animals in rural Arizona has all but vanished, leaving the state’s livestock industry increasingly vulnerable to disease and even death.
Report: Arizona casino revenues grew for fourth year, mirroring nation
WASHINGTON - Revenues from Arizona casinos inched up to $1.82 billion in 2014 for a fourth straight year of growth, both trends that mirrored tribal casinos nationwide, according to a new national report.
Ford provides sneak peek of driverless vehicle
Ford Motor Co. showcased its version of an autonomous vehicle at an event at Phoenix co-working space CO+HOOTS on Wednesday.
Need a job? Advocates say career technical education plays vital role in Arizona economy
Of all job openings in Arizona, more than half of them have fallen into a “middle-skills” category since 2010, according to data from the National Skills Coalition.
