ADOT opens new stretch of I-17 in north Phoenix
The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened new northbound lanes on Interstate 17 north of Phoenix just in time for next week's Thanksgiving travel crush.
Research group cracks corn's genetic code
Landmark discovery will allow scientists to develop new strains of crops that yield more food, provide better nutrition and are resistant to drought.
Grenade cases spark a dispute
The military-style hand grenades seized this week in west Phoenix are similar to the grenades available on the Internet, at Army surplus stores and at gun shows.
U.S. to audit 1,000 firms to check for illegal hires
Federal immigration-enforcement agents on Thursday notified 1,000 companies nationwide, 52 in Arizona, that the government is auditing their hiring records to check for illegal workers.
State's former Veterans Dept. chief indicted
The former director of the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services has been indicted on eight felony charges relating to the suspected misuse of public money during his time as director.
Weekend freeway closures and restrictions in the Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers consider alternative routes or give themselves extra travel time while the following restrictions are in place:
Cardinals accommodate Fiesta Bowl
Arizona Cardinals fans headed to the team's final home game on Jan. 3 will notice a few changes around University of Phoenix Stadium - namely some extra seating and Fiesta Bowl signage hung for the college football bowl game, which is the next day.
Buckeye residents appeal to council
Buckeye residents joined firefighters in urging town leaders to save public-safety jobs as they work to close a $1.4 million budget shortfall.
Animal-rescue operator arrested 2nd time
The owner of an animal-rescue service who was arrested earlier this month was arrested again Thursday, this time facing 142 counts of animal cruelty and neglect.
Couple charged with Phoenix airport luggage thefts
Authorities say a Waddell couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
