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3 shot at Phoenix community college; 2 critical PHOENIX (AP) -- A man opened fire Thursday afternoon in a computer lab at a Phoenix community college, wounding three people, two critically, authorities said. A man suspected of being the shooter was... Man arrested in Phoenix, used MySpace to sell weapons A 20-year-old male suspect, wanted on several felony warrants, was arrested in Ahwatukee on Wednesday evening. Justin Christoffers is suspected of using MySpace to advertise the sale of stolen weapons... Illegal immigration trashing Southern Arizona desert It's the impact of illegal immigration rarely talked about.One look at pictures from the southern Arizona desert shows human smugglers and immigrants turning the desert into a wasteland.If you look cl... Gunman shoots three at college in Phoenix PHOENIX - Officials say three people have been shot at a community college in Phoenix.Fire department division chief Mark Faulkner says a 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman wounded at South Mount... 3 wounded in shooting at Phoenix community college; police say possible suspect in custody A man shot three people Thursday in a computer room at a Phoenix community college, injuring two of them critically, authorities said. The gunman fled but a suspect was arrested nearby. The shootin... Men pose as police during Goodyear home invasion Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Goodyear police are looking for a group of men who broke into a home claiming to be police officers on Monday.It happened at a h... 79-year-old Peoria man missing; has dementia 79-year-old Harry Butler Peoria Police are asking for help finding a missing 79-year-old Peoria man.Officers say Harry Butler left his home in the 8800 block of West Rimrock Drive, Wednesday morning... 3 people shot at community college in Phoenix Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story PHOENIX, AZ -- Three people have been shot at South Mountain Community College.Fire officials say a 19-year-old man and 20-year-... Phoenix Community College Shooter Arrested A Phoenix police cruiser passes by a sign cancelling classes at South Mountain Community College after three people were shot Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the college in Phoenix. Officials say three peo... Phoenix named the 14th hottest large city for business Inc.com, the online arm of Inc. magazine, just named Phoenix as the #14 Hottest Large City to do Business.The ranking was based primarily on job growth.Inc.com ranked the 335 hottest business metro ar... 3 people shot at Phoenix community college PHOENIX -- A man shot three people Thursday in a computer room at a Phoenix community college, injuring two of them critically, authorities said. The gunman fled but a suspect was arrested nearby. ... PD- Man took picture under girl Bradley Allen Trotter Police arrested a man suspected of photographing a teenager under her skirt at a store in Gilbert on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, 45-year-old Bradley Allen Trotter... Three shot at Phoenix community college (Getty Images) PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix police say they've arrested a suspect in today's shootings at a community college.The man was taken into custody about three to four miles from South Mountain C... Man crashes into apartment with kids during Mesa beer run Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Police have two suspects on Thursday after a Mesa beer run ended in a collision into a home full of children. As the convenience... Cell phones are convenient, but can also help save your life A prominent cancer doctor warns that cell phones could cause cancer. But he has no proof to back up his theory. Doctor Ronald Herberman is the Director of University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. He... 3 wounded in shooting at Phoenix community college PHOENIX (AP) _ A man shot three people Thursday in a computer room at a Phoenix community college, injuring two of them critically, authorities said. The gunman fled but a suspect was arrested nearby.... 3 injured in Phoenix college shooting Officials say three people were shot Thursday afternoon at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, and two of them were critically injured. A witness said the shooter had been fighting with anot... College Shooting Leaves 2 Critical In Phoenix PHOENIX (AP) ― Officials say three people were shot Thursday afternoon at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, and two of them were critically injured.A witness said the shooter had be... Former Mo. executioner takes part in AZ case The Arizona Republic reported Thursday that Dr. Alan Doerhoff is believed to have taken part in a May 2007 execution in Arizona, less than a year after U.S. District Judge Fernando Gaitan halted Misso... Road closures to affect North Valley drivers, find detours A frontage road will be closed for two weeks causing drivers in the North Valley to use alternate routes, according to a Thursday release from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The closure of ... Grizzly bear attacks woman in Alaska near lodge Beth Ipsen says a guest at the lodge saw the bear on top of Sisk, a seasonal worker, and ran outside to help. Ipsen says the guest scared the bear off.Ipsen says Sisk was undergoing emergency surgery ... Man found guilty in Phoenix robbery, child held at gunpoint Juan Ochoa A man accused of holding three adults and a small child hostage while robbing them at a Phoenix home last year has been found guilty of burglary, armed robbery and kidnapping.Juan Ochoa, ... Custodian suspected of kissing teen student north of Valley Herbert 'Herb' Allen Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrested an elementary school custodian suspected of a sex related assault involving a 13-year-old student north of Wickenburg on Wednes... Studies say ending Colo tax break won DENVER (AP) -- Ending a 30-year-old tax break for oil and gas companies would have little impact on gasoline prices and home heating bills, according to a report Thursday from a nonprofit Tucson group... Global warming could be causing kitten boom in U.S. Read the full story from WFTS-TV It may seem hard to see a connection between global warming and kittens, experts say there could be one.Each spring, the onset of warm weather and longer days drives... Car slams into Mesa bank; employees heard Car slams into side of Mesa bank (John Pellizzari) A woman reportedly lost control of her car and slammed into the side of a Mesa bank on Thursday morning. Witnesses told ABC15 the woman swerved off... Arizona pump prices dropping more, will the trend continue Motorists across the Arizona are seeing a drop in gas prices for the third consecutive week, according to Arizona's American Automobile Association on Thursday. Arizona drivers are currently paying $3... Van carrying immigrants rolls, causes pileup TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Parts of Interstate 10 in Tucson have been shut down as a van carrying suspected illegal immigrants rolled over and caused a pileup that injured at least 16 people. Tucson police find 20 undocumented immigrants in home Authorities investigating a Tucson home for possible drug activity have found more than 20 illegal immigrants inside, including three children. Sergeant Mark Morlock says authorities knocked on the fr... Victim upset with former Mesa teacher PHOENIX (AP) -- A former Mesa High School teacher and coach pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual conduct with a minor, but the alleged victim objected to the plea deal. Foreclosure sales up in Maricopa County The East Valley Tribune reports on its Web site that the report was released Thursday by Arizona State University's Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness. Do cell phones really cause cancer Doctors concerned Cell phone in hands The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.... AZ enclave children may be missing education PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard says hundreds of children in the polygamist community of Colorado City apparently aren't receiving an education. Woman in 80s is AZ The Arizona Department of Health Services says tests from a state laboratory indicate that a woman in her 80s living in Maricopa County died from West Nile encephalitis this month. Rapper DMX pleads raps after court hearing PHOENIX (AP) -- Musician DMX rapped about rebounding from struggle outside a Phoenix courtroom after pleading not guilty to felony charges of theft and identity theft. Chandler mosque set for completion in fall CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) -- A Chandler mosque is nearing completion following 12 years of delays and setbacks, escalating costs, and several turnovers of building contractors. Thieves stealing manhole covers in San Luis YUMA, Ariz. (AP) -- More than two dozen manhole and water-valve covers have been stolen from San Luis streets over the past month, and officials are concerned about the safety hazards posed by the gap... Lawmakers consider fed involvement on polygamists SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- - Lawmakers and former polygamist church members say a sect under investigation in Texas and elsewhere has denied women and children their basic rights. Sect attorney calls Senate hearing biased SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- An attorney for an embattled southern Utah polygamous church says a Thursday hearing of the Judiciary Committee in Washington perpetuates a history of persecution against a reli... City reorganization plan advances Thursday, July 24, 2008 Flagstaff City Manager Kevin Burke won his first battle during Tuesday night's council meeting, a chance to tinker with the city's leadership structure.The current structu... Arizona May Not Roll for McCain writes, Arizona's demographics are changing, and McCain's own campaign now lists the state he's served for more than 25 years as one of its battlegrounds. Registered independents have spiked in Ar... Queensland Roar v Wellington Phoenix Queensland Roar v Wellington PhoenixDate: Sunday July 27Kick-off (local time): 2:30pm localVenue: Stockland Park, Sunshine CoastHead-to-headThree A-league meetings: Queensland - 2 wins, 1 drawOne Pre-... Deal of the Day - Free Italian Food! Cucina Tagliani Italian Kitchen for Best Italian Restaurant in the Phoenix area recently, but they're letting you be the judge.Tagliani's is giving a free lunch pasta bowl from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Th... Little expenses add up fast ABC15 helping you save more and spend less.This morning on Daybreak, we've been showing how everyday expenses are cutting into your budget.Small things, such as buying coffee or bottled water, can rea... Ex-Marana mayor, wife file for bankruptcy TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The former mayor of Marana and his wife have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection after he had to defend himself against federal extortion charges. Phoenix car wreck involves children, 1 injured Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Phoenix officials reported that several children were involved in a serious car accident on Wednesday night.The two-vehicle acci... D-backs miss out on sweep of Cubs After the D-backs won the first two games of the series against the National League-best Cubs, Arizona's bullpen imploded, allowing six runs in the eighth inning as the Cubs cruised to a 10-6 victory ... Boldin, Dockett show up for camp despite contract issues FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Wide receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett put aside their contract squabbles and reported to Arizona Cardinals' training camp on time Wednesday. SWAT lends experience to increase safety of Phoenix police Phoenix police barricade scene (Isaac Salazar) The increase violence being used against Phoenix police officers has triggered a shift in thinking when it comes to the Department's elite Special Assi... Phoenix airport casino plans abandoned ARIZONA – As reported by the Arizona Republic: "So much for slot machines at the airport. "Facing stiff opposition from Native American tribes, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon said Tuesday he would aband... Arizona senator objects to ethics complaint The state Senate Ethics Committee's chairman has declined to summarily dismiss a complaint against another senator and instead will have the full committee decide whether to investigate the matter or ... Towering red sandstones and Navajo history in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona This majestic canyon is lined with towering red sandstones. But the physical landscape is only part of the draw.Canyon de Chelly, replete with thousands of ruins, carvings and paintings on stone, is r... U.S., Mexico investigating border tunnel barrier U.S. and Mexican officials are investigating whether a concrete barrier inside a drainage tunnel running under Nogales led to a costly flood on the Mexican side of the border. Representatives with the... Arizona base to host flying training exercises (Photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Gonzalez) The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base will participate in flying training exercises with a French Air Force unit that flies Rafale aircraft. The R... Stranded river raft freed in the Grand Canyon A motorized, commercial raft stranded in Grand Canyon National Park has been freed and is on its way back down the Colorado River. Canyoneers Inc. had a motorized raft stranded Tuesday on the rock gar... Buy from the farm and save on food costs Crooked Sky Farms CSA Thanks to rising energy costs, food costs are rising faster than they have in 17 years. So how can you save on your next trip to the grocery store? Well, maybe by not going to ... Hudson held out as precaution Hudson said he wanted to be in the lineup Wednesday against Ted Lilly, a good friend of his from his Blue Jay years, but Melvin held him out of the lineup as a precaution. Utility player Augie Ojeda s... Valley Metro announces bus service changes 4 current routes will be expanded. They include routes #61, #96, #571, and #660.A number of other routes will see schedule changes.Valley Metro officials say the changes will make travel easier for co... Death penalty sought against Mesa man linked to 2 murders Trent Benson The Maricopa County Attorney said Wednesday he intends to seek the death penalty against an accused murder linked to four rapes, two of them ending in murder.In a news release, Andrew T... Arizona a vulnerable state to rising gas prices National Resources Defense Council report highlights two critical areas related to the nation's reliance on oil: vulnerability to high oil prices and implementation by states of alternatives and solut... Two Calif. farm workers die in rollover accident The California Highway Patrol says two farm workers were killed and six injured after their van struck a big rig and rolled.The driver, 21-year-old Ambrosio Martinez of Merced, was passing the semi tr... Bus video shows power lines falling during East Valley storm Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story. Surveillance video from a city bus showed a power pole falling during Monday's monsoon storm that hit the East Valley hard.Seve... Woman saved when car caught in swift-running Tucson river The Tucson Fire Department's swift water rescue team saved a woman Wednesday morning after she was swept downstream trying to cross a Rillito River wash.Police said the woman tried to get across the w... Serious accident on I-17 shuts down 2 lanes A serious accident is forcing restrictions on Interstate 17 in the North Valley.An unknown number of people were hurt during the multi-car crash in the northbound lanes at Union Hills Drive.The number... Light rail in other cities give Valley glimpse of the future Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story In just five months, the first light rail train will carry passengers on the streets of Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix. It will be the ... After wet La Nina, Valley reservoirs at 91% capacity The water is flowing into the Salt River basin; December 2007 In spite of what finished as one of the driest springs on record, the roller-coaster 2008 water runoff season was one of Salt River Proj... Rapper DMX Indicted on Felony Charges in Arizona (AP) Rapper DMX has been indicted on felony charges by a grand jury in Arizona for allegedly trying to get out of paying a hospital bill. Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says the 37-year-old... Injury woes force Phoenix to scramble for cover Soccer: Phoenix win Cup clash Vince Lia's injury woes have continued, with the Wellington Phoenix player's A-League season over before it began.Lia wrenched his left leg in a tackle while playing at r... Phoenix midfielder Vince Lia out for season Midfielder Vince Lia has been ruled out for the whole competition, with scans revealing he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He suffered the injury in the pre-season cup match... 2 golfers survive lightning strike on Flagstaff course Lightning (John Bowers) Two golfers who sought refuge from a Flagstaff thunderstorm under a pine tree were injured when lightning struck the tree.The bolt destroyed the Ponderosa pine and then passe... Man fires guns in Tempe after fight, points it at neighbor Brian Wilkins A 33-year-old Tempe man was arrested after he fired a gun into the air, then pointed it at his neighbor after an argument early Tuesday morning.Brian Wilkins and a neighbor had been ar... Phoenix resort is only Arizona spot on magazine By Donna Hogan, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jul. 22--The Royal Palms Resort & Spa, an east Phoenix boutique inn marketed as a Scottsdale property, is the only Arizona hotel... Ticket plan to keep Dallas fans out of Cardinal Arizona Cardinal Tickets A new plan by the Arizona Cardinals could discourage single-game ticket sales to Dallas Cowboys fans.The Cardinals are requiring fans who want to buy tickets to the Dallas g... Proposed Transaction With Marble Point Energy Ltd. August 15, 2008 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders Financings Calgary, Alberta--(marketwire - July 23, 2008) - Not For Distribution To United States Newswire Services Or For Dissemination In The United States Canadian Phoenix Resources Corp. ("canadian Phoenix... Tucson hospital fined, waited to isolate patients TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- A hospital was fined $1,000 for waiting too long to isolate two measles patients, including one who is believed to have begun the area's recent outbreak. Bar burglary in Scottsdale leads police to stolen gun Scottsdale police arrested a man on Tuesday who they said was in the process of burglarizing a vacant bar.At 5:15 a.m., an officer spotted 45-year-old Quinn Fitzgerald coming out of Shayna's Bar near ... Man accused in Mesa child prostitution won Arizona prosecutors dropped charges against a man accused of running a child prostitution ring in Mesa on Tuesday.Deon Richerson faced several counts of prostitution, but prosecutors said all their vi... New fees for crime lab work draws concern With the change, local governments using Department of Public Safety labs must pay for such work as DNA profiling, analysis of arson evidence and fingerprint checks. Car carrying four people hits truck, killing three PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Three people were killed and a fourth person was critically injured when their car collided head-on with a semi-truck on State Route 74 in Peoria. Journal Communications acquires Arizona TV station MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Journal Communications Inc. says it has completed its acquisition of KWBA-TV, a CW Network affiliate serving the Tucson, Arizona market. Car used in Glendale robbery crashes through wall Robbery suspect car crashes into family's home wall Phoenix police have two men in custody after the car they were driving crashed through the wall of a home in northwest Phoenix.The vehicle was rep... Phoenix police cruiser stolen; found 2 hours later Stolen Phoenix Police Car Located. Police officers and helicopters searched south Phoenix overnight looking for a stolen police cruiser, taken as the officer handled a call Tuesday night.The officer... Phoenix police patrol car stolen for 2 hours, no arrests made Phoenix police say an officer's patrol car was stolen overnight.The officer left the car unattended while questioning people about an incident in the area of 15th Avenue and Baseline.Police say the of... Murder suspects face Monday arraignment Wednesday, July 23, 2008 An arraignment date has been set the for three teens accused of murder in the July 10 shooting death of 16-year-old Justin Jackson.According to Coconino County Superior Court ... Honeywell to pay record air-quality settlement PHOENIX (AP) -- Honeywell Aerospace has agreed to pay a $3 million-plus penalty for alleged violations at five of its Phoenix-area facilities in the largest air-quality settlement ever levied in Maric... Barnes gets one-year deal with Suns -- Matt Barnes has left the Warriors, signing a one-year contract with the Suns on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7 forward spent the last two seasons with Golden State, averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds.... D-backs bats arise to best Cubs arms Sweet relief: D-backs acquire Rauch PHOENIX -- Leave it to the Diamondbacks to snap out of their offensive slump against a team with one of the best pitching staffs in the National League. D-backs go for sweep, sans Robertson Sweet relief: D-backs acquire Rauch PHOENIX -- As the rest of his teammates prepared to take the field for batting practice Tuesday, reliever Connor Robertson quietly dressed into his street clothes a... Alaska House OKs gas pipeline plan for North Slope Alaska's House of Representatives has approved a company's plan to pursue a natural gas pipeline that could unlock 4.5 billion cubic feet of gas reserves a day.The House backed the plan on a 24-16 vot... Man arrested for punching Mesa cop; stealing patrol vehicle A 21-year-old man has been arrested for punching a Mesa police officer and then stealing the officer's patrol vehicle Wednesday. It started when an officer responded to a heated argument between the 2... 3 die in head-on crash between car and semi-truck in Peoria A head-on collision between a semi-truck and a car killed three people and injured a fourth in Peoria Wednesday night.It happened at about 6:30 p.m. on SR 74, west of Lake Pleasant Road. DPS said a ca... Suspect in custody after chase from Casa Grande to Phoenix Slideshow A chase and hostage situation from Casa Grande to Phoenix ended with one person taken into custody and the victim released unharmed.Dozens of Casa Grande, Chandler, DPS and Phoenix police ... Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs, 5 others indicted Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story A Texas grand jury Tuesday indicted polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs on a charge of felony sexual assault of a child. Five of... Escapee leads Phoenix police to drop house, 10 others found Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Phoenix police discovered 10 undocumented immigrants on Tuesday afternoon after an escapee reported a drop house to officers. A ... azcentral.com on your phone http://azcentral.com . Your device will do the rest. This edition of azcentral.com is specially designed to appear on small screens and includes content - updated around the clock - from azcentral.com... jobs at The Republic he Arizona Republic is one of the largest, most read newspapers in the Southwest. For more than 110 years, The Republic has been committed to delivering readers the news and information they rely ... Real Cities Network Member The Real Cities Network is the nation's largest network of local news websites. With over 1,800 affiliate sites and access to the nation's top 100 DMAs, Real Cities reaches more than 44 million unique... |
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