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Surprise couple wins $3.1 mil Arizona Lottery jackpot
A Surprise couple becomes the biggest winner in the Arizona Lottery since April.
Defense seeks to block photos of body in Glendale slaying
Brian Dean Christ and Brian Edward King accused in murder of 71-year-old James Head last spring.
WWE champion to lead Fiesta Bowl parade in Phoenix
A World Wrestling Entertainment champion has been selected as the grand marshal in the Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade this January.
Would you pay a toll to beat traffic in the Valley?
HOT lanes considered for the Valley.
Mexico City mayor on quest to increase quality of life
The mayor is working on major crime problems, but his focus on civility issues is getting the attention.
Arizona law changes way teachers contract with districts
The Arizona State Legislature made sweeping changes to Arizona teacher contracts earlier this year, taking swings at seniority, salary protections and contract guarantees.
Competency of Phoenix boy in rape case debated
Experts debate whether a nine-year-old boy accused of participating in the gang rape of an eight-year-old girl is competent to stand trial in juvenile court.
Queen Creek asks residents to vote on town slogan
Identity branding vote now going on online for Queen Creek residents.
Arizona Homegrown Solutions touts sustainability
Arizona Homegrown Solutions, a new Phoenix-based non-profit, is trying to provide resources to other non-profits to ''go green.''
Project helps people in need
In its stop in Buckeye, Project Homeless Connect helped 112 people in need with services ranging from a simple haircut to job counseling.
2 Tucson men sentenced for stealing saguaros
Two Tucson men have been sentenced for stealing saguaros from Saguaro National Park.
Canyon officials to revamp permit system
Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and ''unfair'' that park managers have decided to change the system.
Teen skateboarder injured on fall
A teenager with head injuries was airlifted to the hospital after falling nearly 12 feet while skateboarding in Glendale.
Family of 5 in car crash
A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 sent a family of five to the hospital.
DPS investigates fatal vehicle accident
Arizona Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a fatal crash Sunday morning, a DPS spokesman said.
Man dies in early morning Mesa crash
Mesa fire and police responded to a single-vehicle crash that killed a man early Sunday, Fire spokesman Doug Martineau said.
Country-music star helping out hospital
Country star and Phoenix native Dierks Bentley lured 3,500 motorcycle riders and music fans to Tempe Marketplace on Saturday for a fundraiser to benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Lines, tight security await travelers
Valley travelers can look forward to tighter airport security, airport-parking discounts and crowded highways as they pack up for Thanksgiving trips this week.
