May 23 Today in Arizona history

1868: Col. Christopher "Kit" Carson, who directed the campaign against the Navajos which resulted in their surrender and the exile of about half the tribe to Fort Sumner between 1864 and 1868, dies at Fort Lyon, Colo., just nine days before the June 1 signing of the treaty which allowed the Navajos to return to their homeland.1918: The Tucson Opera House downtown goes up in flames. The ...

Court strikes down Arizona law against late-term abortions

The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an Arizona law banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy is unconstitutional. In August, the court had blocked enforcement of the law. "We want to challenge Roe so we can take it to the Supreme Court, and we say, 'Why can't we protect babies at 20 weeks?'" said John Jakubczyk, past president of Arizona Right to ...

Gripes top the menu at Arizona pizzeria

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, allegedly posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly went viral last week, to the delight of people who love a good Internet ...

Be prepared watchful in exploring desert areas

Venomous snakes, black bears and mountain lions pose a potential danger to hikers, campers and others traveling outdoors.Snakes: Schewel of the Forest Service noted that snakes often seek shade to escape the heat. "Always be aware of where you put your feet and hands, and avoid cracks, crevices, areas under rocks and places you can't see," she said.Bears: Bears generally avoid ...

New Arizona law changes rules for notaries

A crusading Fountain Hills resident has helped to push through a new law in Arizona relating to rules governing notaries. The Fountain Hills Times has the full story on the new law. Check out the story ...