Crews start building Chandler's tumbleweed holiday tree How many weeds does it take to form the city's unique Christmas tree? USPS stops Santa letters after sex offender responds to kids Volunteers in Alaska are trying to quickly come up with a way to keep the program going. Recruiters use networking event to fill 200+ positions "We're able to talk to people in a social environment and really get a better feel for that individual." Chandler creates database to help community shop locally The city hopes shoppers will spend their money in Chandler and drive up sales tax revenue. Donations can help Gilbert center grant pet’s holiday wishes "They can donate money, they can donate a tennis ball, and that makes a huge difference." Is Arizona doing enough to protect our kids in cars? INSIDE: Why some say Arizona is ignoring basic common sense. Controversial store in downtown Chandler set to close Since the shop opened 16 years ago, owners have faced criticism for its proximity to a school. AZ company one of 7 charged, stole from deaf phone service Charges have been filed against more than two dozen people accused of stealing millions. Fans line up to sink their teeth into ‘New Moon’ premiere INSIDE: Parties, reviews, fashion & more
SOUND OFF: Will you brave the crowds to see 'New Moon'? What are your rights if advertising is wrong? With the holidays approaching, many businesses have increased their advertising. But what rights do consumers have when there's an error in those ads? Police find parents after boy is found on Buckeye sidewalk Police said a woman found the boy and couldn't find any adults or parents who knew him.
Avondale firefighters collect donations for needy families "Children who would otherwise have gone without toys for the holidays, have presents to open." FDA looks into safety of caffeinated alcoholic beverages The FDA said they are considering whether caffeine can lawfully be added to alcoholic beverages. What it means for you: ADOT to lay off 115 by end of 2009 INSIDE: Where Valley motorists could be waiting in line even longer after these layoffs. APS donates energy efficient bulbs to Valley public housing Public housing units are getting a brighter future thanks to energy efficient light bulbs. Valley restaurant offers 50% off fresh Italian food and wine Smart Shoppers can fill up on food, drinks and dessert all at half the price, but only until 10 p.m. Phoenix adds red-light cameras at 10 Valley intersections INSIDE: See where the city's newest cameras are going up. No prosecution in death of bipolar Arizona man hit by Taser The Flagstaff man died in June after he was hit twice with a Taser on a Utah freeway.
Police investigate after 1 man shot, 1 stabbed in Peoria The two men were air-lifted to Valley hospitals, according to police. Pamper your little diva for just $15 Your little diva will feel like a princess with this great deal at Girly Girlz. Valley couple officially charged for stealing airport bags The West Valley couple allegedly took the bags from carousels at Sky Harbor Airport. Motorcyclist hurt in crash on Valley freeway, ramp closed The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a ramp is closed on the westbound Loop 101. PD: School monitor arrested, sent obscene photos to student The man reportedly sent a female student a picture of his genitalia. Former head of Arizona Veterans Services faces fraud charges Patrick Chorpenning is accused of misusing over $750,000 in funds. Prescott teen accused of abuse after son suffers seizure Police say the 9-month-old underwent surgery for two subdural brain bleeds. FDA: Avoid using Plavix with Prilosec Plavix’s ability to block platelet aggregation may be reduced by about half if taken with Prilosec.
INSIDE: Other medications that should be avoided when taking Plavix PD: 2 men dressed in black escape after robbing armored car Gilbert police say it appeared the suspects were waiting in a pickup truck for the guard. Online vampire searches up as ‘New Moon’ fever strikes The recent pop culture explosion of all-things undead has transformed the Internet. Arizona budget fix hits snag with state legislator's absence For this fiscal year, Arizona faces a $2 billion deficit. And next year is even worse: $3.3 billion. Hurting for holiday cash? The state, IRS could owe you cash INSIDE: How to find out if there's money waiting for you. Firefighters kick off food drive to go beyond holidays Glendale firefighters will have 10 drop off points where you can donate. Person in chicken suit ruffles feathers in Colo. A person in a chicken costume ruffled the feathers of Durango's city council. Driver killed when semi slams into building at rest stop Officials have identified the man killed in the violent crash west of Phoenix.
INSIDE: Photos of the crash scene NY town decides to re-Christmas its holiday parade A town on New York's Long Island is hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade this year. 3 new ancient crocodile species fossils found A 20-foot-long crocodile with three sets of fangs roamed parts of northern Africa millions of years ago, researchers reported. Police: Teens taped themselves stealing presents Police said the boys "terrorized the neighborhood" with their burglaries and added a bizarre twist with the video recordings. Woman leaves $40,000 at Md. shrine for safekeeping A woman left rare coins near a Catholic shrine for safekeeping so the Virgin Mary could watch over her life savings. Chunk of ice crashes through roof of Colorado home A basketball-sized chunk of ice crashed through the roof after apparently falling from an airplane passing overhead. It's a boy: Zoo tortoise reveals mistaken identity Zookeepers are the ones feeling slow because after more than 50 years, they've discovered "Mary" is actually a male. NJ clerk sells winning lottery ticket by mistake No one is complaining about a $100,000 mistake made by a southern New Jersey store clerk. Udder shock: SC woman finds 650-pound cow in pool It took five men from the county rescue team to free the cow using a sling. Colo. man comes home, finds squatter in underwear The squatter had reportedly been showering, doing laundry and putting food in the fridge. Recession means smaller Christmas tree for SC The recession is downsizing everything -- even South Carolina's Statehouse Christmas tree. Police: Would-be Seattle ninja impaled on fence Police say a man who thought he was ninja was impaled on a metal fence when he tried to leap over it. Peoria high school students to get H1N1 vaccines The entire school district of Peoria will administer vaccines to high school students. Valley father uses son's death to warn of teen steroid use Seven months after starting to use steroids, the teen became depressed and killed himself.
ArtFest of Scottsdale hits the town this weekend. The annual ArtFest of Scottsdale is the highest rated Fall Festival in Arizona. How Valley women fire back against criminals - with guns Forget pepper spray! More and more women are using guns to protect themselves.
Celebrate the lighting of Arizona's largest Christmas tree Join the outlets at Anthem for their annual tree lighting ceremony. How you can win a FREE pizza party through Facebook The winner will have a fully-catered party delivered to their company as well as their favorite charity. Get down and dirty at Scottsdale's Mad Mud Run Challenge yourself along the four-mile obstacle course this Saturday. Taking a trip? Rent a car for just $10 per day Enterprise Rental Cars is giving you a great excuse to get out of town for the weekend. Record-breaking 1,000 lbs. of pot seized in S. Arizona Agents found over 50 bundles of marijuana in an abandoned truck. New theatre items can get you $1 drinks and FREE popcorn The Arizona theater chain is helping save you cash when you go to the movies. After 3 slow years will 'snowbirds' flock to the Valley? Arizona has a thriving industry catering to Canadian and northern U.S. residents.
What will Arizona look like in 40 years? See 3 proposals Could Arizona have a high speed train from Phoenix to California in 2050? Valley mom, child escape injury when bullet flies into home A neighbor's gun accidently went off, barely missing a woman and her 2-year-old. Unemployment rate in Arizona goes higher, nears 10 percent Arizona has lost 291,200 jobs since the recession began nearly two years ago. Train hits, kills man crossing track southeast of Tucson Police said the man had crossed the track and apparently stopped to retrieve a dropped item. Teens lose control at the wheel ... to gain it Teen drivers slide and skid for safety. PD: 9-year-old helps Phoenix police catch robbers in the act Graham Young will be honored for helping officers catch three robbery suspects. 'New Moon' in the Valley! Parties, reviews, fashion & more Whether you're throwing a party at home or heading out before the big night, here's your guide to everything 'New Moon.' Tolleson businesses want traffic speeds increased Some business owners say the 25 mph speed limit discourages people from driving through town. DPS searching for up to 15 people in Phoenix neighborhood Officers said the undocumented immigrants fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 10. Agents rescue infant from suspected drop house in Phoenix Officials say the 1-month-old was without her parents, who were trying to cross the border. 911 calls released after huge Scottsdale mansion burns down Video from Air15 showed huge orange flames shooting out of the home.
INSIDE: Photo slideshow of the fire U.S. Census Bureau looking to fill 200 positions in Phoenix Recruiters will be in Tempe Thursday night looking for candidates. YCSO: Dept. employee resigns amid relationship allegations Officials are investigating claims that the YCSO captain was involved in an on-duty sexual relationship. Motorcyclist hospitalized after wreck on SR 51 in Phoenix Police on scene said the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Nutcracker season kicks off in Phoenix A portion of the proceeds benefit the Toys for Tots program. Pop Quiz: Ready for Twilight's New Moon? As the newest intallment in the "Twilight" saga takes over the world of pop culture, what better than a 'Pop' quiz on the cast, characters and story of the popular books turned cult-classic movies. |