FRIDAY: 4 stories to watch in Arizona 1/25/13

So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Friday, January 25.

RAIN
There is a 90 percent chance of rain on Friday night and Saturday morning, with Valley rainfall totals around a quarter of an inch.

RELEASE TIME LAWSUIT
The Goldwater Institute is suing the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association over police officers being released from their regular positions to perform union work on city time. 9 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.

ECHO CANYON TRAIL
Camelback Mountain's popular Echo Canyon trail and parking lot will close Monday to improve hiking conditions and add parking spaces. The project will take several months. Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department staff will hold a media briefing Friday about the project. 1:30 p.m., Echo Canyon Recreation Area, Phoenix.

CONCUSSION PROTECTION
Focused on improving athletic safety, the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment holds its annual meeting in the Valley. Friday-Saturday, Royal Palms Hotel, Phoenix.