Founded in 2008, Over Easy has made its mark on the Valley’s dining scene by producing such morning treats as its Waffle Dogs.

TUCSON - Arizona’s opponents know they have to cope with Jerryd Bayless and Chase Budinger. Now they’re going to have to figure out a way to stop Jordan Hill.

MINNEAPOLIS - Penny Taylor continued her strong play with 26 points and Minnesota native Kelly Miller scored a season-high 16 points, as the Phoenix Mercury held off a late rally to beat the Lynx 95-79 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

Phoenix Arcadia football coach Jim Bevell wasn't in a festive mood despite his No. 1-ranked team's decisive 28-6 4A Division II victory over host Flagstaff Sinagua Thursday night.

January in August worked great for Cave Creek Cactus Shadows. Sean January that is.

NEW ORLEANS - They clear rotten seafood from stinking restaurant freezers, wash excrement from the floors of the Superdome, rip out wads of soaked insulation. The work is hot, nasty and critical to the recovery of New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS - They clear rotten seafood from stinking restaurant freezers, wash excrement from the floors of the Superdome, rip out wads of soaked insulation. The work is hot, nasty and critical to the recovery of New Orleans.

All schools with students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a 3-mile radius of a Fresh & Easy store are eligible to participate in Shop for Schools. Participating schools receive a $1 cash donation for every $20 receipt collected from any Fresh & Easy store from Sept. 15 through Dec. 31. The school that raises the most money in the state through receipt collection will also win a $5,000 bonus.

Top-ranked Valley Christian erupted for 29 first quarter points en route to an easy 38-10, 2A Metro Region victory over visiting Northwest Christian before a packed homecoming crowd.

Every spring, without fail, ads come on TV about the latest new product that makes gardening a cinch. I watch countless demonstrations with fake, powdery soil that bears no resemblance to the clay of my garden. The weeds magically let go of the earth, literally leaping out of the ground at the slightest touch of the new miracle device. Every seasoned gardener knows it is rare to find new products that really make a difference. It's even more rare to find those that exhibit truly green innovations that are also easy to buy online.

The standoff at the Lewis prison near Buckeye ended as everyone hoped: With both hostages freed and the kidnappers back in custody.

The East Valley’s list of “suicide by cop” cases grew longer last week.

Ashraf Barhom auditioned for “The Kingdom” from the top of his apartment building in Galilee, the ancient village where he lives in northern Israel.

Arizona State basketball coach Rob Evans won’t talk about his job status. “I don’t go there,” Evans said Monday. “I don’t live in speculation.” Others do, however, and the most popular parlor game at ASU these days is guessing who will replace Evans after this season — assuming he is fired.

Arizona State basketball coach Rob Evans won’t talk about his job status. “I don’t go there,” Evans said Monday. “I don’t live in speculation.” Others do, however, and the most popular parlor game at ASU these days is guessing who will replace Evans after this season — assuming he is fired.

Arizona State basketball coach Rob Evans won’t talk about his job status. “I don’t go there,” Evans said Monday. “I don’t live in speculation.” Others do, however, and the most popular parlor game at ASU these days is guessing who will replace Evans after this season — assuming he is fired.

Rice is nice — nice for your body, that is.

NEW YORK - Tony Soprano carries on. The much-awaited conclusion of HBO's "The Sopranos" arrived Sunday night in a frenzy of audience speculation. Would New Jersey mob boss Soprano live or be killed?