Saying that guns are public assets worth money, state senators voted Tuesday to close what they say are the last loopholes in the law allowing cities to destroy weapons that come into their possession.

Calling it a key to preventing mass shootings, a House panel voted Wednesday to require teachers and health professionals to report potentially dangerous people to police.

Police in Chandler say they've arrested a suspect in an armed robbery of a supermarket.

Mesa police are warning the public to be on the lookout for “hooded bandits” who are robbing stores and restaurants in East Mesa.

TUCSON — The second anniversary of the rampage that wounded Gabrielle Giffords included the customary solemn remembrances and chiming of bells to recall the victims of the tragedy. It also included a new role for the wounded former congresswoman as a national gun control advocate.

Tucson residents lined up outside a police substation Tuesday morning to surrender guns in exchange for gift cards under a gun turn-in program organized by a City Council member, as gun-rights advocates mounted a counter effort to buy guns no longer wanted.

Arizona residents will mark the two-year anniversary of the 2011 shooting of then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Tuesday with bells ringing across Tucson amid a heated national debate over gun control.

TUCSON — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband launched a political action committee aimed at curbing gun violence on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six people and left her critically injured.

Gilbert residents Jeff and Tanya Kline are quickly making their transition into the East Valley dry cleaning industry. The husband-and-wife business duo recently opened its third Lapels Dry Cleaning franchise store in just a few short months.

A major fundraiser to support cancer research and programs for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is continuing to build on its holiday tradition.

A major fundraiser to support cancer research and programs for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is continuing to build on its holiday tradition.

There were tournaments galore last week, which has led to mass movement. Here are the updated rankings, as of Nov. 26:

Last-minute holiday shoppers should be glad to know that most local grocery stores are extending their hours for Thanksgiving shoppers.

Arizona consumers can give thanks for the fact that the grocery market in the state is so competitive.

Arizona consumers can give thanks for the fact that the grocery market in the state is so competitive.

Gilbert police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a female robbery suspect that officers say robbed a Safeway grocery store about two weeks ago.

Eight years ago, a Tucson man suspected of stealing a bottle of lotion was asphyxiated by a security guard.

The city of Phoenix is ready to listen.

“It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do with it.”

At home, Rosie Garcia has a lot of pets — dogs, cats, fish and birds, doves to be exact, named Cloud and Sun.