The Higley Unified School District governing board voted Tuesday to eliminate several positions and make reassignments next year to address a potential $1.8 million shortfall based on current budget projections.

Gilbert's mosquito control program will begin fogging and larvicide treatment applications on April 1st. The mosquito prevention efforts will take place at municipal parks, facilities, groundwater recharge and wildlife habitats, as well as Town operated retention basin areas and will continue twice weekly through October 31st. The fogging operations take place during nighttime hours and are conducted by certified technicians using a product that is safe around humans and animals.

Dwayne Stowell was just a high school senior when his life was instantly changed.

For all the flak that our state’s education system has taken over the years (I’ve dealt some of it), we proudly lead the nation in an important segment: career and technical education.

John Santos of Los Angeles wants his home to be a healthy gathering place for family and friends, some of whom are recovering from major illness. As part of his effort, he recently had his home's ductwork professionally cleaned.

On Valentine’s Day, the Arizona Lindy Hop Society is asking East Valley residents to grab their partners and enjoy a night of dancing and fun in the grand opening of the Swing Lounge in Tempe.

NEW YORK (AP) — Proposing marriage has become an industry of its own with professional planners, flash mobs for hire and elaborate, homegrown surprises to make the moment memorable. And let's not forget YouTube, and our steadfast resolve to share.

When the 1985 yellow fire truck donated by Rural Metro pulled into the garage bay at EVIT, about a dozen students climbed on board eager to start their hands-on study of the big vehicle in Diesel Technology class.

Safe Kids Maricopa County will hold its 15th annual car seat event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Target, 2151 N. Power Road, Mesa. During the event, parents, grandparents and guardians can have their car seat examined by a certified child passenger safety technician.

Business leaders told state lawmakers Wednesday the recently adopted Common Core Standards for education will produce a workforce better versed in the math and critical reasoning skills they need.

I’m typing this very quietly. I don’t want my car to know I’m talking to you about it.

Three years ago, a tuba owned by the Mesa Unified School District was deemed unplayable by a repair store.

As the year 2012 comes to an end, some thoughts about the state of education in our state come to mind. To wit, it seems like almost everyone in Arizona wants to improve our educational system and an almost equal number don’t want to pay for any of these improvements. There seems to be overwhelming verbal support for public education in Arizona until people are asked to monetarily support their convictions.

East Valley Institute of Technology will soon partner with private manufacturers to bring a premier automotive collision training facility to Mesa.