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At Mesa Verde, ancient history is cool
There's no time to be nervous. The kids charge ahead up the 32-foot ladder, squeezing through a narrow, 12-foot tunnel, walking in toeholds carved into dusty sandstone. Imagine if you could only...


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For Arpaio, ‘Fear Not, Sheriff Joe – That the Sheriffs of America Stand by You,’ Says Arizona Sheriff Babeu
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu says violence in Arizona by criminal illegal aliens has reached "epidemic proportions." He spoke at a Capitol Hill news conference on Monday, April 19, 2010....
Arizona Governor Says She Was Wrong about Beheadings
Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer waits for a televised Arizona gubernatorial debate to begin Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt...
Sky Harbor baggage handler accused of theft
A baggage handler accused of stealing passenger belongings at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has appeared in South Phoenix Justice Court. Twenty-three-year-old Michael Hegstad is facing...
Queen Creek man killed in work accident in Yuma
A Queen Creek man has died after he was run over by a piece of equipment in southwestern Arizona. The Yuma County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Anthony Mosher was conducting survey work...
Scottsdale PD want armed robber captured
Scottsdale police are looking to capture a man responsible for two armed robberies. Police say the robber, armed with a black handgun, struck an adult apparel shop Thursday evening and demanded...
Feds sue Arpaio in civil rights probe
PHOENIX -- Saying their time and patience has run out, attorneys for the U.S Department of Justice sued Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Thursday for refusing to provide them with documents they ...
3 hurt in Lake Mohave boat accident
LAS VEGAS - A National Park Service official says five people were rescued, including three who were flown by medical helicopter to University Medical Center in Las Vegas after a boating accident on...
Number of homes for sale in Phoenix area up 5 percent in August
released numbers Friday that reflect poorly on the Phoenix residential real estate market. The inventory of homes on the local market increased by almost 5 percent, from 33,748 in July to 35,313 in...
Valley Benefits: Diamondbacks fans step up to donate to children’s nonprofits
Valley residents stepped up to the plate for local charities last month. Baseball fans paid $50 each to purchase a total of 2,000 autographed Luis Gonzalez bobblehead dolls at the Aug. 20 Arizona...
US Airways, Chase Bank hiring nearly 300 in Tempe
have close to 300 jobs available in Tempe — some welcome new to the Valley’s dour job market. US Airways has 140 open positions at its Tempe headquarters. Some are in the technology...
Air Novo expands into Arizona
Air Novo Inc., an air filtration system manufacturer, is expanding into the Valley. It is the first move for the New York-based company after an 18-month trial and distribution phase in Canada. ...
Woman throws acid on victim in Mesa
MESA, AZ - Police are looking for a woman who threw acid on another woman outside her Mesa home on Thursday afternoon. Mesa Police Detective Michael Melendez said the 41-year-old victim arrived at...
Disabled woman saved after suicide try
FORT PIERCE, FL - A despondent Faltecha Munch sat in her motorized wheelchair at the highest part of a local bridge for a half hour in the darkness, contemplating plunging to her death 75 feet below....
Police search for suspect in 2 robberies
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Police are looking for the public's help capturing a man responsible for two armed robberies in Scottsdale this week. According to Scottsdale Police Sgt. Mark Clark, the suspect...
Worker killed at Yuma construction site
YUMA, AZ - A Queen Creek man was accidentally killed at a construction site in Yuma on Thursday. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said 29-year-old Anthony Mosher had been conducting survey related...
Man in fatal love triangle gets 10 years
PHOENIX - A man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in the stabbing death of a Valley teen caught up in an apparent love triangle. Sixto Balbuena reportedly caught 18-year-old Samuel Valdivia...
No more debate for Arizona Governor
said Thursday she has no intention of participating in any more events with Democrat Terry Goddard. She said the only reason she debated him on Wednesday is she had to to qualify for more than $1.7...
3 hurt in Lake Mohave boat accident flown to Vegas
National Park Service spokesman Andrew Munoz told the Las Vegas Sun on Friday that a 65-year-old man, a 39-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were hurt in the accident about 10:30 p.m....
Boeing testing 787s all over the world, including Yuma
said its five 787 flight test airplanes are conducting tests this week all over the world -- including Yuma. The Chicago-based aerospace giant (NYSE: BA) said one 787 is conducting high-latitude and...
US Airways ekes out August traffic gain
finished the last month of the summer vacation season with a meager increase in passenger traffic, though a key revenue measure fared better for the carrier. Tempe-based US Airways (NYSE:LCC)...
U.S unemployment rises to 9.6%
The nation’s unemployment rate rose in August, the last month of what the Obama administration touted as "Recovery Summer." ...
Arizona governor debate: Was Jan Brewer really that bad?
The Jan Brewer gaffe in the Arizona governor debate Wednesday was one for the history books. But there have been plenty of cringe-worthy moments in debates – and they don't always...
Arizona Border Patrol Agent Killed in Crash
A U.S. Border Patrol Agent in the Tucson sector succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash yesterday morning, according to a statement. Agent Michael V. Gallagher was patrolling near Casa Grande...
Fuel prices lower as holiday weekend begins
As Arizonans hit the road for the long holiday weekend, they will be pleasantly surprised when they fill up. AAA says gas prices in Arizona average $2.70 per gallon, a drop of 2.6 cents from last...
Man shot during carjacking attempt in west Phoenix
A man is listed in serious condition at a local hospital Friday morning after being shot during an attempted car jacking in west Phoenix. KSAZ-TV reports of one the suspects remains on the loose. ...
Some Phoenix-area homeowners see lower taxes
Maricopa County property owners will soon see their property tax bills in the mail. Many will be pleased to see they owe less money this year because 2010 assessments are beginning to reflect...
ASU police looking for serial groper on wheels
Arizona State University police want to get their hands on a serial groper who rides a bike and grabs and slaps women on campus. Since March, police say the groper on wheels has touched seven ...
Upcoming briefing for Glendale on Coyotes' buyer
A new buyer for the Phoenix Coyotes has surfaced. The Arizona Republic, citing multiple sources, says the Glendale City Council is scheduled to receive a briefing Tuesday on the team's potential...
Police think magic mushrooms are making a comeback
The magic carpet ride is over for people who purchased hallucinogenic mushrooms from a Peoria grower. Avondale police say they arrested 22-year-old Brandon Michael McCreary as part of a drug...
Unique new method to fight drunk driving
CLEVELAND - Ohio bars are teaming up with the Safe Communities Coalition to bring their message to a new venue -- the men's room. A motion sensor-activated talking urinal cake advises that the police...
Easy ways to prevent vehicle break-ins
PHOENIX - Vehicle thefts and break-ins can be expensive for car owners, but they're also easy to prevent, police say. It may sound like common sense, but investigators tell ABC15 the little things...
Man killed in shooting at Tucson home
Police spokeswoman Sgt. Diana Lopez says officers entered the residence and found the older man dead from gunshot wounds. Police say the victim had been staying in the...
Vehicle smashes in PHX Church?s Chicken
PHOENIX - Crews responded to a Church’s Chicken after a vehicle crashed into the side of the Phoenix restaurant this morning. Phoenix police said four vehicles were involved in the incident at the...
APS asking for solar proposals
Arizona Public Service Co. is looking for solar installers for five projects in its territory. The requests would involve photovoltaic systems from 10- to 30-kilowatts. APS officials did not...
Sky Harbor Airport Hotel Offers Super Savings to Phoenix Travelers
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - September 3, 2010) - Safe and simple access to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will give air travelers peace of mind while traveling from Phoenix with...
Going the Distance: Foul-Mouthed Romantic Disappointment.
While working as an intern on the New York Sentinel, 31 year-old Stanford journalism grad student Erin (Barrymore) hooks up with junior record-label exec Garrett (Long). When their summer fling turns...
Fire sweeps through west Phoenix storage business
Phoenix fire crews remain on the scene of a storage business fire in west Phoenix. Dozens of firefighters from three cities were called out to the huge three-alarm fire Thursday night at a...
Banner Health: Biking for health
Cardon Children’s Medical Center has lots of great tips on bike safety . Biking can be a great way to have fun as a family while also reaping the physical benefits. Cycling can tone your upper and...
'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies
Garcia is an illegal immigrant who crossed into the country about 14 years ago, before her children were born, and the citizenship granted to her children and millions others like them is at the...