RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mount Rushmore National Memorial may be the most famous landmark in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but it's not the only one.

Authorities say no one was home when a fire broke out and destroyed a residence in Mesa Saturday afternoon.

Jokester McCarthy makes some odd requests for batting practice; D-backs respond.

An offbeat almost-artifact tied to one of our nation’s most iconic figures is coming to Mesa.

Each spring, the Mesa Unified School District's Research and Evaluation Department conducts a Quality Service Survey of all parents, all employees and a sample of students at each school.

Arizona-based Maracay Homes recently spent $4 million to design new floor plans based on consumer requests in a post recession economy. Those new floor plans — the New Arizona Living Collection — include secondary living rooms that can be used as playrooms, laundry rooms by master bedrooms and expanded outdoor spaces, said Maracay President and CEO Andy Warren.

Arizona-based Maracay Homes recently spent $4 million to design new floor plans based on consumer requests in a post recession economy. Those new floor plans — the New Arizona Living Collection — incl

Well now, Judge Stephens and County Attorney Bill Montgomery have themselves in political conundrum over the outcome of the Arias sentencing decision,: ”darned if they do and darned if they don’t”.

Arizona State University is launching a free summer program offering mentorship and business training for inventors and entrepreneurs

The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.

LOS ANGELES — Here's a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional.

Miley gets ball as D-backs look to make it two in a row against Padres, who turn to 'big arm' Cashner.

Millions will undoubtedly be flocking to “The Hangover Part III” and “Fast & Furious 6” this weekend, but those seeking a refreshingly original alternative should look no further than the jubilant “Frances Ha.” Directed by Noah Baumbach (“Noah and the Whale,” “Greenberg”), “Frances Ha” transcends nearly every romantic comedy convention. In fact, it’s not a romantic comedy at all, but rather a young woman’s coming-of-age tale where the term “adult” is thrown around by those who have yet to discover its meaning.

Authorities say no criminal charges will be brought against a Gilbert High School math teacher and former football coach accused of slapping a student last month.

Mesa and Gilbert mayors will each host joint town hall meetings next week with Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon.

I can’t think of a country that doesn’t have something like Memorial Day. Whether democratic or totalitarian or anything in between, national honors are paid annually to those who have given their lives for their countries.

An auction for an airplane that was once part of the presidential fleet is underway. The U.S. General Services Administration says the blue-and-white DC-9 was part of the Air Force Two fleet and at one point may have served as Air Force One, a plane used by the president. The plane is being stored at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

LOS ANGELES — When Craig Haverstick approaches the beach with his dog in tow, Stanley instinctively knows he's in for a treat. His ears perk up and he starts sniffing the salty air.

As you walked to the entrance of the convention hall for Day-2 of the 2013 Phoenix Comicon there were a dozen or more genre themed vehicles parked along the west side of the building including ...

Montero, Prado come up with big hits in D-backs' win; will it get them out of long slumps?

A “safety alert” is being distributed to homes in around Gilbert after a couple of people were seen possibly casing homes for burglaries.

D-backs score five runs in seventh to back McCarthy's strong start in 5-2 win over Padres.

A Tempe 18-year-old accused of having an improvised explosive device in his bedroom in his family’s home has pleaded not guilty.