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Prescott woman bit officer in patrol car Prescott police said Laurel Winslett, 29, was arguing with her ex-boyfriend Thursday when she kicked and shattered a glass door of a local business, causing $500 to $1,000 in damages. 53 illegal immigrants held against will in Phoenix PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona authorities found 53 illegal immigrants being held against their will in a Phoenix home by suspected smugglers demanding more money for their release. Temporary reprieve in Phoenix for Honduran woman in coma Curtin got a temporary reprieve Thursday night and Judge Carrie Hyatt issued the temporary restraining order Friday afternoon. Hyatt gave the family until noon Tuesday to put up a bond of $20,000 to e... Diamondbacks, Cubs hold out Johnson, Zambrano The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks held Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson out of Sunday's game because of heavy rain, strong winds and temperatures in the 40s in Chicago. Obama campaign mulls joint appearances with McCain WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama's campaign is considering a suggestion from John McCain's campaign for the two presidential hopefuls to participate in joint town meetings and debates around the countr... Mesa Air looks for shareholders PHOENIX (AP) -- Mesa Air Group Inc. hopes shareholders will soothe its financial troubles this week by allowing the airline to issue millions of new shares valued at nearly twice the company's current... Podcasting comes to FUSD Sunday, May 11, 2008 It's Friday afternoon at Coconino High School in Classroom 206 and Heather Zeigler waits to start class. The last few people scuttle in, taking seats in the back row.The class? E... Comment deadline extended for roads plan Sunday, May 11, 2008 Managers of the Kaibab National Forest have once again extended the deadline -- to June 20 -- for the public to comment on forest road closures.They're seeking comments on which ... NAU fills administration positions Sunday, May 11, 2008 Two long-time academic leaders have been selected to fill positions in the Northern Arizona University administration.Mason Gerety, dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business, h... Flagstaff mom welcomes back her 3 military sons Sunday, May 11, 2008 Flagstaff mom welcomes back her 3 military sonsEDITOR'S NOTE: Judi Jorgensen and her husband Jeff have three sons in the military. All three men returned safely from combat zones... Big Unit scratched from Sunday start Watch the Diamondbacks on MLB.TV CHICAGO -- While Mother Nature is making it uncertain whether the D-backs and Cubs will be able to get in their scheduled game Sunday, one thing that is known: Randy J... AZ bill for licensing of mortgage officers hits roadblock PHOENIX (AP) -- Legislation requiring people who help arrange mortgage loans for home buyers to get a state license has hit a roadblock near the finish line at the Legislature. Ariz. soldier with 101st Airborne killed in Afghanistan Deysie was a member of the 101st Airborne Division's Fourth Brigade Combat Team, 61st Cavalry REgiment, 1st Squadron at Fort Campbell, an Army post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line. Ariz. political leaders concerned with youth voters PHOENIX (AP) -- Concern over low turnout among young Arizona voters in past years has some political leaders worrying about a potentially lackluster showing in November's presidential election. This week in Flagstaff history for 05/10/08 Saturday, May 10, 2008 100 YEARS AGORanger Pierce reports that he had more than 100 visitors at his celebrated Cliff Dwellings in April. There is a strong possibility that Arizona Lumber & Timber Co... Lightning fire allowed to burn Saturday, May 10, 2008 A lightning-caused fire that is being allowed to burn as a benefit to the forest near Tusayan has grown to 133 acres.According to information from the U.S. Forest Service, the ... SWAT team arrests rapper DMX in drug, animal cruelty case The 37-year-old, whose given name is Earl Simmons, initially holed up in his bedroom but emerged when a SWAT team entered his north Phoenix home during the 3 a.m. raid, sheriff’s spokesman Capt.... Company in Phoenix powers fleet vehicles on vegetable oil If you see a PC911 truck on the road, don't be surprised if it might make you feel hungry.The mobile computer repair company uses old ambulances for its fleet, and all are powered on vegetable oil.'We... Man shot outside Peoria restaurant; police hunt for shooter Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Peoria Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man outside a popular weekend nightspot Saturday night.Police say a man was... How to make your rebate check worth more by going green A Valley resident decides to spend his government rebate check on improving his home, helping the environment, and saving more money in the long run. Activists assail final Arizona Strip plan PHOENIX — Environmental groups sharply criticized a final federal management plan Friday for millions of acres of rugged and remote public lands in northern Arizona's Arizona Strip. Groups includ... Struggling Byrnes sits out Saturday Diamondbacks tickets CHICAGO -- Eric Byrnes has had more days off than usual this year due in large part to some leg issues he has battled since Spring Training. However, the fact that he was out of t... Attorneys for Jeffs seek dismissal of incest charges KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) -- Attorneys for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs want an Arizona judge to dismiss incest charges in cases pending in Arizona. Getting lost on an Arizona mountain; tips to stay safe On Humphries Peak By Laura AguilarABC15.com StaffHave you ever been lost on a mountain? While on my own hike recently, I got lost, in the dark, when it was cold.I made it out safe with only a bruise... Suns coach Mike D Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni has reportedly accepted an offer to coach the New York Knicks.The report is based on unnamed league sources quoted in articles by Sp... Cigna reaches deal with Catholic Healthcare hospitals PHOENIX (AP) -- A two-week contract dispute between insurance company Cigna Healthcare of Arizona and hospital operator Catholic Healthcare West has been settled. Human smuggler gets life in prison for wreck that killed 10 PHOENIX (AP) -- A human smuggler who caused the death of 10 illegal immigrants when he crashed a sport utility vehicle while fleeing from U.S. Border Patrol agents has been sentenced to life in federa... Phoenix turn their backs on Juventus match Alessandro Del Piero. Photo / Reuters Wellington Phoenix bosses have turned down the chance to play Italian giants Juventus in the capital at the end of the month.Juve have won the Champions League tw... Man reported dead in Lake Pleasant drowning Officials responded to a drowning call at Lake Pleasant on Saturday morning.According to the Maricopa County Sherriff's Office, the drowning occurred at approximately 9 a.m.Witnesses said an adult mal... Camp Verde traffic stop uncovers Phx drop house, 19 detained Immigration and Customs Enforcement van Police have detained 19 suspected undocumented immigrants after a traffic stop in Camp Verde uncovered a drop house in Phoenix on Saturday morning.Officials f... Arizona GOP picking delegates to national convention Arizona Republicans are picking their delegates to the national convention at their own convention Saturday.The goal of the state GOP convention being held in Mesa is to pick 50 delegates for the nati... Two men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Phoenix police said Friday that two men are dead in an apparent murder-suicide that happened after one man confronted his ex-gir... More virtual fencing coming to Arizona, northern test likely A Boeing Company official in charge of the government's heavily criticized "virtual fence" project says a second section is planned on the Arizona-Mexico border and a third could be tested n... Lilly drives in a run, fans 10 in Cubs win over Arizona Chris Young , Lilly regrouped and helped the Chicago Cubs beat Arizona 3-1 Friday in the teams' first meeting since the Diamondbacks' first-round playoff sweep seven months ago. Lewis Center Quintuplets Born Early in Arizona Posted on: Saturday, 10 May 2008, 06:00 CDT By Jeb Phillips, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio May 10--A Lewis Center woman who gave birth to quintuplets in Arizona on Thursday morning sounded tired last n... How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer Get a sneak peek -- a free one at that -- at this Arizona-made film from UofA alum Georgina Garcia Riedel. The movie, which opens nationally May 16, centers on three generations of women in a Mexican-... Queen Creek restaurant wins legal fight; allowed dancing They were dancing outdoors and celebrating in Queen Creek, Friday night. That's after the San Tan Flat Restaurant won a legal fight against Pinal County.Last week, a judge ended an outdoor dancing ban... An undercover investigation still getting results What the ABC15 Investigators uncovered is now changing the way some valley hotels do business. Three months ago the ABC15 Investigators found some Valley hotels putting your health at risk by not prop... Superior court judge passes the gavel Saturday, May 10, 2008 More than 70 judges, attorneys and court staff packed a Coconino County Superior courtroom Thursday to watch a new presiding judge officially handed the gavel.Judge Danna Hendr... Arizona briefs for 05/09/08 Saturday, May 10, 2008 Road work scheduled on Highway 89 near PagePAGE -- Highway 89 in the area of The Big Cut will reportedly be narrowed to one lane in a few weeks by road work. Kathy Wagnon, tra... CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona and Catholic Healthcare West Reach Agreement Posted on: Friday, 9 May 2008, 18:00 CDT PHOENIX, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) have announced that effective immediately, CIGNA plan members wi... Lead poisoning in condors, venison prompts Idaho conference BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The potential risk of lead poisoning from high-velocity bullets, whether to carrion-eating condors in the Grand Canyon or to food bank patrons in the Midwest, is the subject of a ... Bill to address teachers convicted of sex with students Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says he's seen enough anecdotal evidence involving teachers having sex with students.He c... Scherzer psyched for Wrigley start Get D-backs mobile alerts CHICAGO -- Seems like it's always something when Max Scherzer pitches. His first appearance of the year -- a relief outing April 29 against Houston -- was his Major League de... Quintuplets come in time for Mother A Columbus, Ohio family is the latest family to give birth to multiples in the Valley on Thursday morning. Kathy and Ron Blatt gave birth to quintuplets. The 4 girls and 1 boy all weigh less than 4 po... Parvo pops up throughout Arizona; how to protect your pet Parvovirus cases are popping up all over the state and that has veterinarians warning pet owners to make sure their pet's shots are up to date. Parvo is a virus that can cause intestinal problems and ... Former AZ Cardinal arrested in Phoenix cocaine ring bust Dyshod Carter A former Arizona Cardinals football player was arrested in Glendale earlier this week in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring, according a report released by the Drug Enforcement... Small plane crashes near Apache Junction, 2 dead A small plane carrying 2 people crashed near Apache Junction this afternoon. A small plane carrying 2 people crashed near Apache Junction on Friday afternoon.FAA officials confirmed the deaths of bo... Seven suspected smugglers arrested in rival PHOENIX (AP) -- Seven people believed to be immigrant smugglers were arrested in the investigation of another suspected human trafficker whose body was set afire in an alley in south Phoenix. Mesa teen to face prison for holding knife to girl Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the ABC15 profile of Brent Clark from April A 15-year-old Mesa boy who held a knife to the throat of a classmate last year will spend the ... Valley homeowners face intruders, should they shoot Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story After a series of recent violent home invasions, gun owners are seemingly faced more and more with whether or not to shoot an in... McCain accused of using office to benefit political backer John McCain (Ralph Freso, Tribune) Arizona Senator John McCain is defending himself against allegations he used his office to benefit a top Valley political backer.The Washington Post reports McCain... Deal of the Day - Team Arizona With gas prices so high many people are looking into two-wheel vehicles, like scooters and motorcycles. Team Arizona offers classes in training on how to properly ride these vehicles. They are doing a... Phoenix-area businessman gets prison time for insurance scam An auto glass repair business operator has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and seven years of probation for scamming insurance companies. Bruce T. Riley, 41, of Chandler pleaded guilty to frau... General Dynamics C4 Systems lands $6.5M military contract landed a $6.5 million contract to produce encryption for the military. The Scottsdale-based unit will develop the next-generation Advanced Cryptographic Module for the U.S. Army's Programmable O... Rapper DMX arrest in Cave Creek leads to investigation of Mayo Clinic records Following the arrest early this morning of rapper/actor DMX at his Cave Creek home, law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation by serving search warrants at the Fifth-inning lapse haunts Haren Get D-backs mobile alerts CHICAGO -- It wasn't a bad pitch, but Dan Haren would certainly like to have it back. The D-backs right-hander would like to put that 1-0 fastball to Ted Lilly maybe a lit... FAA says two people dead in small plane crash near Mesa PHOENIX (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration says two people died when a single-engine plane they were riding in crashed several miles east of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Ohio woman delivers quintuplets in time for Mother PHOENIX (AP) -- An Ohio woman got an early Mother's Day gift, giving birth to four girls and one boy at a Phoenix hospital. Hospital officials say all are doing well. Chandler man faces 2.5 years prison for glass scam, DUI A Chandler man was sentenced to spend 2.5 years in prison on Friday for both an auto glass scam and drunk driving.Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard said 41-year-old Bruce T. Riley has also been o... Fire ban begins Monday for Phoenix city mountain preserves The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation department puts 2008 fire ban into place Monday (Bill Miley) The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday that the ban for open fires in city... Trying to find your Smart Shopper card Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story The Smart Shopper Savings Club card allows you to take advantage of some great deals.Click on the video to see how you can get y... DMX arrested at Valley home; tried to barricade self inside Autopsy reports detail injuries to rapper DMX dogs CAVE CREEK, AZ -- Rapper DMX was arrested early Friday by a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office tactical team after trying to barricade himself in a b... Phoenix PD releases 911 tapes from spotted 'mystery lights' in the night sky over Phoenix .The two CDs released Thursday have 40 to 50 minutes worth of audio from callers who saw the strange lights on April 21 and expressed everything ... FBI warns of economic stimulus check phishing scam The e-mail says it's from the Internal Revenue Service and tells the recipient that direct deposit is the fastest and easiest way to receive their economic stimulus tax rebate. National Monuments, Wildlife, and Archaeological Sites Threatened by New BLM Plan for Northern Arizona Nada Culver, The Wilderness Society, 303-650-5818, ext. 117 Peter Bungart, Archaeologist, 928-213-0984 William I. Boarman Ph.D., Conservation Science Research and Consulting, 619-861-9450 Kim Crumb... Sustainability Summit addresses business angles for going green The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry rolled out its first Sustainability Summit by making the case that it may be in the business community's interest to develop a greener side. With s... Cafe Boa staffers pass first stage of sommelier certification The staff at Tempe's Cafe Boa are raising their glasses: More than a dozen of them have taken the first step in becoming certified sommeliers. About 15 employees, including all managers and a majori... Democratic leaders blast John McCain U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. (the presumptive Republican presidential nominee), is facing questions about his ties to Arizona real estate developers and home builders. DNC Chairman Howard Dean and... Affluent baby boomers boost home sales in active retirement communities Sales of homes aimed at retirement-age adults are doing well in the Valley, according to Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities. In a statement on Friday, Shea said it had sold 220 homes at Trilogy a... D-backs dig playing at Wrigley Get D-backs mobile alerts CHICAGO -- It didn't take the D-backs long to notice the difference in the playing surface at Wrigley Field. The Cubs redid the field during the offseason to make it level. P... Mesa woman gets prison term for fatal DUI crash A Mesa woman has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison in connection with a fatal drunken-driving crash in 2006. Savannah Sutherland had pleaded guilty to manslaughter, criminal damage and driving w... Bankruptcy filings in Phoenix area more than double Bankruptcy filings doubled in the metro Phoenix area The number of bankruptcy filings in the Phoenix metropolitan area more than doubled in April. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix said some 1,10... Family of woman who died after airport arrest sues Phoenix PHOENIX – The family of a New York woman who died in police custody at the Phoenix airport sued the city Thursday, accusing officers of using excessive force and contributing to her death. Po... $1,000 reward in murder of 2 women, rape of 3rd Mesa community meeting Mesa police are now offering a $1,000 reward to catch the man they believe has killed two women and sexually assaulted a third. Chamber puts $2,000 in anti-graffiti fund Friday, May 09, 2008 The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has announced a new program that will attempt to curb the amount of graffiti locally.Saying the amount of graffiti spikes during the summer mont... Page council to consider selling old airport terminal Friday, May 09, 2008 PAGE -- Page City Council voted Thursday night to consider selling the old Page Municipal Airport terminal.The old terminal is located just south of the 31,800-square-foot new te... Gas, oil prices set yet another record For the second consecutive day, gas prices have set record highs in Arizona and across the nation. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.67, beating yesterday's ... First-quarter profit dips for ON Semiconductor reported net profits of $20.8 million, or 7 cents per share, in its quarterly report filed this week, a nearly 50 percent drop. The Phoenix-based chip-maker posted $421.9 million in revenue for the ... Jailed Tucson man with TB no longer contagious TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- A man quarantined in the Pima County Jail for the past six months for reportedly failing to take medication after being diagnosed with tuberculosis no longer is contagious, his a... Phoenix police searching for suspect in armed taxi robberies Phoenix police search for robbery suspect Police search a north Phoenix neighborhood Friday morning for the last of several suspects in overnight taxicab robberies.Several neighborhoods are on lockd... Man shot in back of head at Phoenix gas station dies A man died after being shot in the back of the head while sitting in a car at a west Phoenix gas station late Thursday night.He was with friends, sitting in the back of the car at a 7-Eleven near 35th... Phoenix police officer hit by suspect car; will be OK Phoenix police officer is hit by fleeing suspect vehicle A Phoenix police officer was hit by a fleeing suspect vehicle at a west Phoenix apartment complex overnight.Police were investigating reports... Phoenix Suns star to fight crimes against kids. (Copyright Phoenix Suns) The Pascua Yaqui Reservation gave a $75,000 grant to kick off the Tempe Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.Phoenix Suns Center Shaquille O'Neal and Te... Home prices still going down in Phoenix Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Economic real estate experts say home prices will continue to drop during the next year.In Phoenix, prices could be reduced 15-1... NATIONAL LEAGUE / Make it 8-0 for Arizona That new contract in the works for Brandon Webb might have grown a few digits. Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, pitching his 13th career complete game to he... Mesa family of 3 displaced after fire damages apartment Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story Mesa firefighters were on the scene of an apartment fire Thursday night near Brown Road and Center Street.Firefighters were able... Man escapes burning truck in Pinal County with just stitches Man dies in Hunt Highway crash while fleeing from deputies It is a story of survival. A truck driver who was hit by a suspected runaway criminal walked away from his burning truck with just a few cu... Possible Parvo outbreak in the state Value Pet Care Clinics 1-888-502-7387 Parvovirus cases are popping up all over the state and that has veterinarians warning pet owners to make sure their pet's shots are up to date. Parvo is a virus... PVCC professor to be fired, student died after visiting home Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story District officials said Thursday that a Paradise Valley Community College professor will be terminated for having an "inapp... Valley ranked as 6th deadliest area in U.S. for teen drivers Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story The Valley has been ranked as the sixth deadliest area for teen drivers in a study that was released on Thursday.Now, high schoo... Wet winter leads into a possible drought in the Valley Click the play button on the video window to the right to see the story It's been 75 days as of Thursday since the Sky Harbor Airport picked up any rainfall, and there's no rain in our immediate futur... Church records offer rare look inside polygamist families SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Hand-scrawled records taken from a polygamist sect are helping untangle the spider-web network of family relationships at the Yearning For Zion ranch, where some husbands had more ... White Electronic Designs reports loss reported a net loss of $1.6 million, or 7 cents per share, for its second fiscal quarter, the results of which were weighted heavily by the company's decision to dump one of its divisions. With ... Wal-Mart, Target post sales increases for April reported a 3.2 percent rise in retail sales for the month of April at U.S. stores that have been open at least a year. The figure marked a bright spot in retail sales, which had been lagging overall... Maricopa Community Colleges chancellor recommends termination of Michael Todd Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Rufus Glasper is recommending the termination of a faculty member at Paradise Valley Community College after an investigation into a relationship with one of the... Airlines face new government mandates The federal government is requiring airlines to better accommodate passengers with breathing, hearing and vision problems. The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new mandates telling airli... Snakes face possible playoff foe Tidbits Arizona has played 21 of its 35 games at home. After the end of next week's homestand, that figure will have ballooned to 27 of 44, or over 61 percent of the club's contests to that date. The ... Webb weaves eighth straight win Watch PHOENIX -- Brandon Webb has truly been a sure thing this year, winning every game he's pitched. His first complete game of the year, though, was anything but a certainty. Thanks to some beggi... Cindy McCain says she WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cindy McCain says she will never make her tax returns public even if her husband wins the White House and she becomes the first lady. |
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