An NHL source confirmed Thursday that the Coyotes, who are in the market for a second goaltender with NHL experience, are interested in Curtis Joseph and that the team has had talks with his agent, Don Meehan.

The Coyotes’ Olympic hopefuls are now 1-for-3. Captain and right wing Shane Doan became the first Phoenix player to be chosen to participate in the upcoming Winter Games in Turin, Italy, when he was named Wednesday to Team Canada. It is the first Olympic selection for Doan.

The Coyotes’ Olympic hopefuls are now 1-for-3. Captain and right wing Shane Doan became the first Phoenix player to be chosen to participate in the upcoming Winter Games in Turin, Italy, when he was named Wednesday to Team Canada. It is the first Olympic selection for Doan.

Joseph Smith, a Vermont farm boy who translated gold plates he found on a New York hilltop into the Book of Mormon, then birthed a worldwide church, was born 200 years ago Friday.

Joseph Smith, a Vermont farm boy who translated gold plates he found on a New York hilltop into the Book of Mormon, then birthed a worldwide church, was born 200 years ago Friday.

Coyotes associate coach Barry Smith confirmed Wednesday he has been contacted by a Russian hockey club in St. Petersburg about possibly becoming its next head coach and said he would consider the offer if he is not brought back by the Coyotes.

SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon church historians are set to release the second book in a 30-volume documentary series that chronicles the life and work of the faith's founder.

With the announcement from Kelly Anderson, Maricopa’s first elected mayor, that he would not seek his seat for a third time in the spring, and with no other challengers coming forward, Planning and Zoning Chairman Anthony Smith became Maricopa’s next mayor.

 NEW YORK - Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma was led out of a Manhattan courtroom Thursday, weeping and in handcuffs, after being convicted of shooting a woman outside a nightclub last summer.

The Phoenix Coyotes will address their gaping vacancy at the goaltending position in a big way today by signing 38-year-old Curtis Joseph to a one-year deal that will allow him to battle Brian Boucher for the starting job.

New Coyotes goaltender Curtis Joseph is well aware of the surprises that lie in wait in the NHL playoffs.

New Coyotes goaltender Curtis Joseph is well aware of the surprises that lie in wait in the NHL playoffs.

Gilbert Mayor John Lewis was elected as chair of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority on Monday. Board members also selected Gila River Indian Community Lt. Gov. Joseph Manuel as vice chair, Mesa Mayor Scott Smith as secretary, Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney as treasurer and Phoenix Vice Mayor Thelda Williams as director. The members will hold their positions for one year. The airport, established in 1984, is owned and operated by Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek and the Gila River Indian Community.

A Chandler man drowned in the Salt River on Sunday, authorities said.

SARASOTA, Fla. - A former mechanic was convicted Thursday of kidnapping, raping and strangling an 11-year-old girl whose abduction was captured by a car-wash security camera.

SARASOTA, Fla. - A former mechanic convicted of raping and murdering 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, whose abduction was caught on a car wash security camera, was sentenced to death Wednesday for her murder.

Federal prosecutors credited the man responsible for transmitting the Melissa virus - a computer bug that did more than $80 million in damage in 1999 - with helping the FBI bring down several major international hackers.

As Elizabeth Johnson, the Tempe mother of missing Baby Gabriel is preparing to exchange her black and white striped jail uniform for bright orange prison garb, a Scottsdale woman connected to the case will remain free.

The would-be adoptive mother of an Arizona baby missing for more than two years was sentenced Friday to 30 days in jail.