Senate fundraising off to fast start in what could be a costly campaign
WASHINGTON - The two front-runners for Arizona's 2016 Senate race have raised nearly $6 million between them, new reports show, kicking off what experts say could be a year of heavy spending on elections in the state.
Sixteen Valley Starbucks locations apply for liquor licenses
Valley Starbucks shops are looking to add some spunk to their late-night menus.
No joke: Public suggests comedians, former pols for House speaker’s job
WASHINGTON - If most Americans see Congress as a joke, who better to lead it than a comedian?
Watergate: Former counsel to Nixon says it took years to tell full story of scandal
It has taken decades to reveal the many sides of one of the biggest political scandals in American history: Watergate. But one former member of the Nixon White House who did time for the crime, has spent years researching the details and listening to hours of Nixon’s secret tapes to find the truth.
Arizona gets share of federal grant to help faltering coalfields communities
WASHINGTON - Arizona is one of 12 states that will share in $14.5 million worth of grants aimed at helping communities deal with a changing energy industry that has seen a decrease in demand for coal.
Former Mercury star Gillom and Xavier reunite after five years apart
Standing in the rotunda of Xavier’s Activity Center, Jennifer Gillom heard students say “superstar” and “famous” as they walked by her after the bell rang.
House OKs bill giving tribes more control over mineral resources
WASHINGTON - The House approved a bill Thursday that aims to streamline the process of licensing energy projects on tribal lands, by shortening the time for federal approvals and limiting public comment on environmental impacts.
Westgate businesses relieved NHL season underway after Coyotes, Glendale standoff
When the Glendale City Council voted to terminate the city’s 15-year lease and arena management deal with the Arizona Coyotes during the summer, it looked as if the team might not take the ice at Gila River Arena at all this season.
Some Valley pet-store owners not worried about potential PetSmart and Petco merger
SCOTTSDALE – Customers can browse organic food, peruse designer-quality clothing and enjoy the aroma of high-end shampoo wafting around the space at this luxury boutique in Scottsdale.
Maricopa County Superior Court program expands access to services
The AmeriCorps PACS program plans to recruit undergraduate students across Maricopa County to help litigants who will represent themselves in court.
Arizona Diamondbacks looking to build on positives of 2015
Despite finishing 15 games better in 2015 than the previous season, the Arizona Diamondbacks were never truly in contention for the playoffs
More hopefuls enter crowded GOP field for open 1st District in Congress
WASHINGTON - The Republican primary field in the race for Arizona's 1st Congressional District got more crowded Monday, setting the stage for a competitive GOP primary reminiscent of the bruising 2012 campaign for the same seat.
