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Arpaio wants more info before headquarters move

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 4:37PM

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he and his staff will leave their downtown headquarters but only if the move will save money for taxpayers.

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Mesa moving its municipal court operations

Mesa Municipal Court will be shutting its doors for a week to move locations. The final day of operation at the old courthouse at 245 W....

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Cooler temps, chance of rain Wednesday

Leave the sunglasses at home and don't forget your rain coat. Forecasters say more rain could be heading toward the Valley as early as...

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San Tan Valley boy 'critical' from gunshot

A 3-year-old San Tan Valley boy who accidentally shot himself in the head Saturday afternoon remained in extremely critical but stable...

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Local News

Gary Grado, Tribune

Feb 9, 2010 - 2:19PM

A motorist passing a collision struck a parked police motorcycle Tuesday on Loop 202 in Chandler.

Officer's motorcycle, bystander hit on freeway

Gary Grado, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 2:19PM

A motorist passing a collision struck a parked police motorcycle Tuesday on Loop 202 in Chandler.

All MCSO deputies to get immigration training

The Associated Press Feb 8, 2010 - 9:30PM

Four months after it lost its power to make federal immigration arrests, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said Monday it plans to train all 881 of its deputies in enforcing federal immigration law.

Cop Shop

Gary Grado, Tribune

Feb 9, 2010 - 2:19PM

A motorist passing a collision struck a parked police motorcycle Tuesday on Loop 202 in Chandler.

Officer's motorcycle, bystander hit on freeway

Gary Grado, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 2:19PM

A motorist passing a collision struck a parked police motorcycle Tuesday on Loop 202 in Chandler.

Man who escaped during trial still at large

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 10:46AM

The U.S. Marshals Service in Phoenix says a convicted rapist who walked away from a Phoenix courthouse nearly a year ago remains at large and is not in Mexican custody.

Traffic

Mitchell Vantrease, Daily News-Sun

Feb 8, 2010 - 10:30AM

New road signs in the West Valley are the result of study through the Arizona Department of Transportation in an effort to assist older drivers.

ADOT touts new signage as easier to read

Mitchell Vantrease, Daily News-Sun Feb 8, 2010 - 10:30AM

New road signs in the West Valley are the result of study through the Arizona Department of Transportation in an effort to assist older drivers.

Rush-hour collision snarls Valley freeways

The Associated Press Feb 4, 2010 - 9:05AM

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is working a rush-hour collision on the Salt River Bridge along westbound Interstate 10 in east Phoenix involving three vehicles including a tractor trailer, a passenger vehicle and a motor home.

Weather

David Woodfill, Tribune

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:58PM

Leave the sunglasses at home and don't forget your rain coat. Forecasters say more rain could be heading toward the Valley as early as Wednesday morning.

Cooler temps, chance of rain Wednesday

David Woodfill, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 3:58PM

Leave the sunglasses at home and don't forget your rain coat. Forecasters say more rain could be heading toward the Valley as early as Wednesday morning.

Another big storm targets snowy Mid-Atlantic

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 9:52AM

WASHINGTON Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard.

In the West: New round of storms threatens SoCal foothill towns

Education

Hayley Ringle, Tribune

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:54PM

High school juniors are invited to create original artwork illustrating the question, "Why should I care about elder abuse?"

Students take part in elder abuse campaign

Hayley Ringle, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 3:54PM

High school juniors are invited to create original artwork illustrating the question, "Why should I care about elder abuse?"

Nominees sought for district awards

Hayley Ringle, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 3:45PM

The Gilbert Education Foundation is seeking nominees in the Gilbert Unified School District for administrator, teacher and support staff of the year.

Business

Ed Taylor, Tribune

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:53PM

A Phoenix-based alternative energy company has started offering a solar leasing program in Arizona.

Company offers lease on solar panels

Ed Taylor, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 3:53PM

A Phoenix-based alternative energy company has started offering a solar leasing program in Arizona.

UA senior's spiderlike robot gains eye of Intel

Otto Ross, Arizona Daily Star Feb 9, 2010 - 9:35AM

TUCSON — Picture a spider-like robot that teaches itself to walk, can adapt when damaged and watches its maker as he moves around the room. That might sound terrifying.

Health

Michelle Reese, Tribune

Feb 8, 2010 - 12:53PM

Brandon Longtin loves to move around, is “joyful,” puts anything in his mouth and has a smile that lights up a room, his mom, Gretchen, says.

Surgery relieves infant’s skull condition

Surgery relieves infant’s skull condition

Michelle Reese, Tribune Feb 8, 2010 - 12:53PM

Brandon Longtin loves to move around, is “joyful,” puts anything in his mouth and has a smile that lights up a room, his mom, Gretchen, says.

Arizona news from AP

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 4:15PM

PHOENIX (AP) -- Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he and his staff will leave their downtown headquarters but only if the move will save money for taxpayers....

Arpaio wants more info before headquarters move

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 4:15PM

PHOENIX (AP) -- Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he and his staff will leave their downtown headquarters but only if the move will save money for taxpayers....

New endangered pronghorn site eyed in Arizona

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 4:14PM

PHOENIX (AP) -- Federal wildlife officials plan to move a handful of endangered Sonoran pronghorns to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in western Arizona next winter in hopes of establishing a new population of the rare animals....

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