Arizona News

All or parts of four prison complexes are among a dozen state properties on a shortened list of facilities being proposed for sale-leaseback refinancing to help balance Arizona's state budget.

A Border Patrol agent escaped injury Monday evening after his patrol vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver on Interstate 19 south of Tucson.

The size of northbound Interstate 17 between Loop 101 and Jomax Road in the north Valley has doubled, thanks to the addition of two lanes, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced Monday.

This 85-foot blue spruce from Arizona's Apache Sitgreaves National Forest that will serve as the Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. The 7,000-pound tree that is taller than a seven-story building.

There are more than 30 wineries and vineyards in Arizona, spread out from Chino Valley in the north to Bowie in the southeast.

Arizona's plan to turn over its prisons to private companies in exchange for a $100 million upfront payment is having trouble getting off the drawing board, with the plan behind schedule and private prison operators showing little, if any, interest.

A task force appointed by Gov. Jan Brewer is suggesting that Arizonans pay a $15 surcharge on annual registrations on non-commercial vehicle registrations to provide funding for the financially struggling state parks system.

An 85-foot blue spruce soon will embark on a long journey from the mountains of northeastern Arizona to Washington, D.C., to stand as the Capitol Christmas tree.

The stars have aligned - rainbow trout are coming to a galaxy of waters close to home for millions, plus 2009 fishing licenses for state waters or the urban program lakes are now on sale for half price, advises Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Yuma sector say they have rescued six illegal immigrants in a remote desert area.

If you haven't gotten your IRS refund yet, you could be on the list of 3,237 Arizonans awaiting checks worth $3,805,414. The IRS released the list Thursday, and you can look for your name in the search tool below.

We're sure the anticipation has been killing you but the word around the water cooler is that Governor Jan is expected to announce her candidacy for a full term as governor tonight.

Oct. 29--A Southern Arizona power cooperative and two member distribution cooperatives will receive more than $32 million as part of a federal project to modernize the nation's electric grid.

Word is getting around that Gov. Jan Brewer will likely call legislators back for a 4th special session of the 49th Arizona Legislature on or around Nov 17.

Several hundred bikers are expected to roll into Kingman Saturday to protest a color barrier established at some local bars.

The start of November marks the start of winter visitors arriving in central Arizona's Valley.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department plans to release threatened Gila trout into a creek in the Pinaleno Mountains near Safford this week.

The Obama administration will enter the politically tricky immigration arena, courtesy of the Supreme Court.

Gambling that Arizona lawmakers will approve its funding in time, the state tax collection agency is shelving plans to lay off more than half its staff early this month.

PRESCOTT a ' For Steve Pierce, being a rancher means making tough choices based on what nature hands you.