A House divided – but for Arizona lawmakers, maybe not so much
WASHINGTON - Arizona's congressional delegation may not be as polarized in its votes as headlines would make it appear.
The Murphy Education and Health Center brings care and hope to South Phoenix
Not far from a sewage treatment plant, a landfill and the Maricopa County jail annex are the four schools and hundreds of families that make up the Murphy Elementary School District in South Phoenix, where more than 80 percent of its residents are Hispanic, most of them poor and many undocumented.
Seattle micro-housing: Could it catch on in Arizona?
Micro-unit housing is growing in popularity in Seattle and in other cities, but could it catch on in Arizona?
Mass emergencies: How prepared is Phoenix?
Experts say preparation of first responders, and their understanding of a building's organization, are key to curbing mass shootings.
Police warn of home break-ins now that weather is cool and windows are open
Police are investigating a rash of burglaries in Laveen and say the cooler temperatures may be to blame as people leave their windows open.
Arizona tuition program enables foster youth to earn college degree
A series of “unfortunate circumstances” early in Breanna Carpenter’s sophomore year of high school placed her in the Arizona foster care system. That didn’t stop her from realizing her dream of attending college, thanks to a state program that pays tuition for foster youth.
Recycled City turns food waste into compost for locals, signs contract with city of Phoenix
There aren’t many businesses that use your waste to grow food you can eat.
Holiday donation guide: make sure your gifts and donations find the right place
With the holidays here, many folks wish to spread the season’s cheer by donating to local charities and donation bins.
Language immersion classrooms bring students education and culture
When Reva Wood was a child, her Spanish-speaking parents made the decision to only speak to her in English. They wanted to protect Wood.
As state’s child death rate rises, health officials focus on safe sleeping techniques
Arizona’s child death rate increased in 2014 and the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics determined that one-third of the deaths could have been prevented.
City Council updates public on Sky Harbor flight path changes
The Phoenix City Council's Aviation and Redevelopment Subcommittee met to discuss the latest on the Sky Harbor flight path. There was hope that legislation would be passed in Washington before Thanksgiving to give some local communities relief, but it was pushed back.
Protesters march to demand an end to mass deportations
Families and immigrant advocates marched through downtown to demand an end to mass deportations. The group started at the capital and made stops at the Phoenix Police Department and ICE detention center.
