Archive for the ‘Arizona Top Stories’ Category

DPS targets bad drivers with sky patrol

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

While piloting the lone plane in the Arizona Department of Public Safety's airborne highway patrol program earlier this week, Geoff Jacobs told his passenger the tale of a stop during a similar patrol in Payson.

Driver in deadly rollover could face death

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

TUCSON - A 33-year-old Mexican man previously charged with transporting illegal immigrants in a vehicle crash that killed nine people has been indicted on more serious charges.

No uniform issues for Muslim Gateway employees

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Muslim workers at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport can continue to wear uniforms accommodating their religious need for modest attire, according to a news release sent by the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Arizona chapter.

Dialysis won’t keep E.V. golfer from tournament

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

No matter who wins next week’s U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Milwaukee Country Club, there will no better profile in courage than that of John Urquhart, a former East Valley pro who recently returned to the amateur ranks.

Heavy rain creates big mess in Apache Junction

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Apache Junction fire Battalion Chief Dave Montgomery called the aftermath of Wednesday morning’s monsoon storms “a nightmare.”

VIDEO: Woman and a 2-year old get swiped down a wash

SLIDESHOW: View storm damage pictures

VP Cheney visits Legion Convention in Phoenix

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

PHOENIX - Vice President Dick Cheney said Wednesday he will travel to the Republic of Georgia next week as the United States works with allies to help ensure the independence of the embattled country.

Sky Harbor tests travel savvy security lanes

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Expert travelers can slalom through the black diamond lanes at one Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport checkpoint.

Scottsdale street still closed due to storm

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

At least one road closure still is in effect in Scottsdale because of Monday’s heavy rains.

Suspected illegals at landscape firm detained

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office served search warrants Wednesday morning at separate business locations of Artistic Land Management, an East Valley landscaping firm.

Schools superintendent gets probation

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

A judge has sentenced Maricopa County's embattled school's superintendent to probation after tossing 25 felony counts related to the operation of a school for homeless children.