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Valley Mom Fights For Baby Sling Safety

Government officials plan to warn parents about dangerous designs.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:58:56 MST

Police: Pair Pistol-Whipped, Robbed Clerk

Police are searching for two people who pistol-whipped and robbed a smoke shop clerk Wednesday evening, authorities say.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:33:57 MST

Officer Injured In SR 347 Crash

A Maricopa police motorcycle officer was hospitalized Wednesday morning after he was involved in a collision in the northbound lanes of State Route 347, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:20:46 MST

Officer Accused Of DUI Now On Desk Duty

Phoenix police Officer Seth Castillo, who is accused of driving under the influence while off duty, has been assigned to desk duty.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:10:38 MST

Group Supports Mandatory Amber Alerts

A person close to the search for missing baby Gabriel Johnson plans to ask President Barack Obama to weigh in on the fact that an Amber Alert was not issued.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:50:10 MST

Suspect Wounded In Officer-Involved Shooting

A Phoenix police officer was "startled" while looking for the suspect and fired his gun.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:52:34 MST

Report: Prescription Drug Abuse Up

A recently released survey of Maricopa County jail facilities shows a pronounced increase in the use of opiates, including prescription pain killers, among new inmates.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:46:49 MST

ADOT To Begin Repairs On I-17 Slope Monday

Arizona Department of Transportation crews will begin work on an unstable slope along the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 just south of Sunset Point next week.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:43:49 MST

Thomas Cracks Down On Graffiti Vandals

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday a new program aimed at graffiti vandals who prefer leaving their messages in spray paint rather than on paper or e-mail.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:39:04 MST

Feds Offer Help To Those Facing Foreclosure

Housing counselors and representatives from lenders will be available to help homeowners facing foreclosure at an event in Glendale on Thursday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:36:09 MST

Official: Voters Given Wrong Ballot

A ballot mix up has added drama to one of the closest votes from Tuesday night's election.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:44:30 MST

Fugitive Linked To Mexican Mafia Arrested

The United States Marshals Service confirms Eduardo Ochoa was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a month-long search.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:48:14 MST

Thomas Echoes Conflict Of Interest Concerns

The county attorney says the man appointed to investigate him has too many ties to his political opponents.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:08:16 MST

Bus Crash Victims' Families Seek Answers

Family members with loved ones either injured or killed in last week's bus crash along Interstate 10 gathered at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:58:23 MST

Slideshow: Bald Celebrities Exposed

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:01:10 MST

Suspect Released On Bond Despite Past

Drew Staenglen faces weapons, drugs and explosion charges. Court records show he's failed to appear and fled police before -- so why is he out on bond?

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:15:36 MST

Woman Reported Missing Found Dead

Yavapai County authorities said Wednesday that a Flagstaff woman reported missing Monday has been found dead.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:27:40 MST

MCSO: More Illegal Immigrants Arrested

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that 14 illegal immigrants were arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday east of Phoenix.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:43:29 MST

Juvenile Corrections Closure Reconsidered

Republican legislative leaders plan to postpone a controversial cost-cutting move to close the state Juvenile Corrections Department and shift its responsibilities to counties.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:36:16 MST

Storms Force Closure Of Yuma Road

Authorities in Goodyear have closed Yuma Road between Estrella Parkway and Bullard Road due to rain damage.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:45:16 MST