Category — Phoenix, Arizona
Dancing away the Parkinson’s blues
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Mark Morris Dance Group teamed up to help those with the disease to reclaim their physical self.
Flagstaff’s snowy season
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
With a high in the Valley expected to reach 72 degrees today, it seems almost impossible that Flagstaff, a mere two hours up the road, is on the way to one of its snowiest seasons ever.
Catholic Diocese of Phoenix lays off 12 workers
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Citing economic concerns, the Diocese of Phoenix is laying off people for the second consecutive year.
Arizona budget passes; cuts total $1.1 billion
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The state’s health-care programs were hit hard; Republicans and Democrats are at odds.
Man who fled police captured near school
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The 27-year-old man who fled custody after being arrested and handcuffed in Scottsdale was caught near a school the next day, police said.
Men arrested in connection to ‘high country bandits’ spree
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
A pair of Arizona men allegedly involved in up to 16 armed robberies of banks and credit unions across the Four Corners region were arrested Thursday morning near Show Low, authorities said.
Road deaths across U.S. are at lowest since 1950s
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
WASHINGTON - The number of people dying on the highway is the lowest since the 1950s.
Robotics system is new hire at Casa Grande pharmacy
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
You can’t blame Victor Provencia, director of the pharmacy at Sun Life Family Health Center in Casa Grande, for being excited about his new ”employee.”
Weekend freeway closures and restrictions in the Valley
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers consider alternative routes or give themselves extra travel time while the following restrictions are in place:
Lawmaker seeking system for assessing online classes
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
A state lawmaker wants to create an institute that would recommend whether online courses offered by private companies meet state standards before public schools decide whether to use them.
As Border Patrol expands, corruption concerns rise
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Bribery, infiltration feared as job screening lags.
Concerns build over Glendale development
12 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Concerns are mounting that plans for Main Street Glendale, a massive commercial project around Glendale’s spring-training facility, are unraveling.
Judge rejects plea withdrawal in fatal crash before Gilbert parade
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Sentencing has been set for driver accused in November 2008 death of a Highland High student.
Downtown Chandler parking garage hits roadblock
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The weak economy is threatening a 540-car parking garage that had been planned.
Scottsdale trying to reduce odors from its restaurants
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Banning garbage disposals, enacting re-inspection fee are among ideas Scottsdale proposes to get restaurant odors under control
Regents OK steep university tuition hikes
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Incoming Arizona State University students will see tuition and mandatory fees jump by 18.8%
1 killed when airplane crashes at Stellar Airpark in Chandler
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Small airplane broke into flames after crashing at Stellar Airpark in Chandler; hangars evacuated.
One finalist standing for PVCC presidency
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Paul Dale, interim president at Paradise Valley Community College, is the last finalist for the job.
Tempe students scrap walkout over Obama essay contest
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Marcos de Niza High School principal agrees to back application to get President Obama to speak.
Governors, educators push uniform teaching standards
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Effort aims to improve math and English skills.
Wounded troops treated to baseball in Valley trip
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
23 vets are on a whirlwind trip sponsored by Giants pitcher Barry Zito’s Strikeouts for Troops organization.
Failed real-estate venture turns investors into accidental landlords
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Right Place Properties ceased operations in February 2009, leaving behind at least 42 unfinished condo-conversion projects with a combined total of at least 3,500 units.
Economy has Gilbert leaders skipping national conference
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Citing the need for austerity, officials decide not to attend the National League of Cities conference.
Phoenix officer accidentally shoots assault suspect
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
A 27-year-old suspect in an aggravated assault was accidentally shot in the shoulder Wednesday night in Phoenix after startling a police sergeant, officials said.
Phoenix officials launch blitz to get out word on census
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Forms will be arriving next week, and Phoenix wants residents to mail them back by April 1.
Pinal County motorcycle officer hurt in collision
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The collision occurred at the intersection of Arizona 347 and Lakeview Drive.
California man sought in mom’s death arrested in Arizona
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
VALLEY CENTER, Calif. - California authorities say a doctor’s son who was sought for questioning in his mother’s killing has been arrested in Arizona.
Death sentence in killing of prison officer upheld
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a man’s death sentence for the 1997 stabbing death of a state corrections officer at the Perryville prison west of Phoenix.
Job-focused voters weary of D.C. games
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
There’s a gaping disconnect between what Americans care about and what President Barack Obama and Congress, Democrats and Republicans are actually doing. A new Associated Press-GfK poll tells the story: contempt for lawmakers, a bare majority approving of what Obama is doing.
Drug use up among new jail inmates
11 March 2010 - Arizona Update
Report: Drug use skyrocketed, especially among White men arrested for property-related crimes.