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Experts: Bee Hot Zones Buzz With Danger

This year could be one of the worst ever for bee attacks, Valley pest professionals warn.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:53:05 MST

Stapley Files Notice Of Claim

A lawyer for Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley filed a notice of claim Friday against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, County Attorney Andrew Thomas and other officials, allegedly false arrest and malicious prosecution.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:20:47 MST

Employee Fired Over Jaguar Capture

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has fired one of its employees after an internal investigation into the capture and death of a jaguar last year.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:12:17 MST

Mesa Teacher Indicted For Child Molestation

A Maricopa County grand jury has indicted a Mesa Public School elementary teacher on five counts of child molestation.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:26:52 MST

Officer Snapped 9 Times In Photo-Radar Pics

More information has surfaced about the driving habits of Phoenix police officer Seth Castillo, who is already under investigation for suspicion of drunk driving.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:18:41 MST

Weapons Bill Being Readied For Consideration

Gun-rights activists say Arizona legislation to allow carrying of concealed weapons without a permit say it should be ready for Senate consideration early in the coming week.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:04:39 MST

Councilman: Officer Roughed Me Up

Phoenix police launched an internal affairs investigation into an incident early Friday in which City Councilman Michael Johnson was temporarily detained and handcuffed by an officer.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:02:11 MST

Arizona Killer Bees Attack 4 People

Arizona Killer bees attack at least four people in north Phoenix, leaving two women who were stung more than 100 times each in critical condition.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:31:58 MST

Baby Gabriel's Dad Appears On Radio Show

The father of missing baby Gabriel Johnson was a guest on a local radio station's morning show to discuss his efforts to raise funds to aid in the search for his son.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:58:20 MST

Judge Seeks Settlement In Sweeps Case

A federal judge on Friday encouraged lawyers on opposing sides to explore a possible settlement of a lawsuit alleging that Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies racially profiled Latinos in their immigration sweeps.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:29:12 MST

Taser Death Caused By Meth, Heart Attack

An Arkansas man who died after an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer used a Taser on him during a freeway scuffle suffered a heart attack triggered by methamphetamine abuse, according to a recently released autopsy report.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:22:49 MST

Roosevelt Lake Hits Record Level

A series of winter storms over the past three months have pushed water levels at Roosevelt Lake to elevations never before seen, Salt River Project officials say.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:18:54 MST

Weekend Road Closures Announced

A section of westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) in Tempe will be closed this weekend as crews move closer to completing a project to add new lanes along the freeway.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:16:28 MST

Slideshow: Local St. Paddy's Party Scene

The Scottsdale Ultimate St. Patrick's Block Party drew hundreds of people from all over the U.S Wednesday night.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:07:13 MST

Slideshows: KPHO's See & Be Seen

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:12:59 MST

Arizona Cash For Appliances Starts April 12

The Arizona Cash For Appliances program -- which will give out $6.2 million in rebates to people who purchase qualifying Energy Star appliances -- is scheduled to start April 12.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:09:17 MST

Officials Calculate Health Overhaul Impact

Arizona officials are trying to compute what costs the federal health care overhaul would impose on Arizona.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:58:54 MST

Census Question Causes Confusion

Question No. 9 on the U.S. Census form seems to be causing confusion in the Hispanic and Middle Eastern communities, among others.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:35:57 MST

Legislature Looks At Plate Covers, Judges

With a budget in place, lawmakers have moved on to other legislative issues, such as reading standards, judge selection and license plate covers.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:39:39 MST

Boxing Coach Wins Pay It Forward

Zeke Tellez never made it big as a boxer, but he's making a big difference inside his small Arizona City garage.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:51:02 MST