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Patriotism in the United States comes in different …

7/2/2019
Since the day the U.S. won its independence from Great Britain, Americans have pondered what ideals makes a true patriot. It may be setting off fireworks …

Marth McSally is staying put in Senate through 2020 …

7/1/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Martha McSally will remain in John McCain’s Senate seat until at least the 2020 election, a federal judge ruled late Thursday. Judge …

APS worker killed in explosion in underground …

7/1/2019
A utility employee is dead and another sustained burns after a reported explosion in an underground electrical vault in downtown Phoenix. The Phoenix Fire Department responded to the area of 1st …

Governors meet at annual Arizona-Mexico conference

7/1/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Sonora Gov. Claudia Pavlovich warned Friday that the talk about tariffs and border closures coming from Washington is endangering the …

Arizona may be immune to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on …

6/28/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — A decision by Arizona voters in 2000 could immunize this state from the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday on partisan …

Same-sex couples tackle stigmas on adopting, fostering …

6/28/2019
Before same-sex marriage was legal throughout the U.S., couples were already building their families in the form of foster care and adoption. In …

Evacuations lifted in Woodbury Fire, containment now …

6/25/2019
A human-caused wildfire burning for over two weeks in the Superstition Mountains east of metro Phoenix has grown to over 115,000 acres. A Tuesday morning update by the Tonto National Forest said …

Top dogs: Chihuahua among most popular breeds in …

6/23/2019
By Philip Haldiman Independent Newsmedia Maricopa County loves its Chihuahuas. Independent Newsmedia conducted a public records request for the number of licensed dogs by breed in Maricopa …

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin this week in …

6/20/2019
Lighting fireworks usually happens in times of celebration, but even then, doing so could lead to dire consequences, especially when the aftermath affects …

Arizona crash numbers are down but fatalities increase

6/18/2019
PHOENIX – Arizona saw fewer crashes, fatal crashes, injury crashes and crash-caused injuries on its roadways in 2018 compared to 2017, according to a 2018 Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report that was …

Helping the helpless: Grant to enhance security for …

6/18/2019
Sometimes, people need a little help to feel secure in an already tenuous position. For the homeless and victims of domestic violence, that rings …

Arizona Corporation Commission to review power shutoff …

6/17/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday the Arizona Corporation Commission has been getting into areas beyond its constitutional authority to set …