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Scottsdale police shoot man threatening 3-year-old daughter
SCOTTSDALE - Scottsdale police shot and wounded a man Friday after he barricaded himself in his parents' north Scottsdale home and threatened to throw his 3-year-old daughter out a window. Brian Hulstedt, 37, was airlifted to Scottsdale Healthcare Osbornmore
7-year-old found dead at Phoenix apartment complex
Police on Friday were questioning a Phoenix couple in the death of the woman's 7-year-old daughter. The woman's fiancé called 911 about 6:30 a.m. to report the child was not breathing. He told investigators the girl wouldn't respond when he tried tomore
Tempe Butte climber rescued Friday
The Arizona Republic Tempe fire officials rescued a 20-year-old man on Tempe Butte near Arizona State University Friday morning. The man lost consciousness after he was injured while climbing the mountain. The cause of the man's injuries was stillmore
Changes for nation, but not for Arizona
Voters nationwide may have wanted big changes in Washington, but Arizonans opted to stay the course on the states get-tough approach to immigration, and they backed the local real estate and construction industries on several ballot initiatives. Statemore
The evolution of Revolution Tea
Revolution Tea LLC is quietly growing its business during these tough economic times, and its brands are expected to make a bigger splash as the result of a new deal with Safeway Inc. Thats one of three recent agreements that are helping build themore
Group touts desert image
The Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture is launching a research and branding effort this month aimed at capitalizing on the Valleys desert image to draw more high-wage knowledge workers from around the world. The Phoenix-based arts promotion groupmore
IPO filings on hold as companies await better conditions
Arizona hasnt launched a public company in 15 months, but that dry spell could end before the New Year. At least two local companies that registered for initial public offerings in May see opportunity in a market that has ground to a halt as individualmore
Election raises business hopes about health, fear over unions
WASHINGTON The election of Barack Obama as president presents small businesses with an opportunity for health care reform, but an imminent threat on labor issues. That was the morning-after assessment of small-business groups in Washington, whichmore
Tempe-based firm offers businesses recycling advice
A Tempe-based startup is helping businesses save money by recommending equipment that helps reduce the amount of trash taken to landfills. We work in partnership with the trash hauler or recycler, making things profitable and efficient for all partiesmore
Two Scottsdale developers hit by economic slump
Two Scottsdale real estate firms with reputations for developing luxury communities in the Southwest and Hawaii are scrambling to deal with economic upheavals that are affecting each in different ways. DMB Associates, which created the DC Ranch andmore
Analysis: Big winners and losers on Election Day
WASHINGTON - Beyond Barack Obama and John McCain, there were other winners and losers on Election Day. Here's a look at a few: ? Howard Dean. Big winner. His 50-state strategy, denigrated by old-line Democrats like James Carville, was vindicated. Deanmore
Downtown Arpaio protesters undeterred by win
The Arizona Republic Maricopa County voters may have kept Sheriff Joe Arpaio in office for four more years, but a group of resilient protestors still want Arpaio out of his office space in the Wells Fargo Building. About 10 protestors made their way tomore
Honeywell Phoenix unit wins $65M T-Hawk deal
Honeywell International Inc. has received a $65 million contract for its Micro Air Vehicle, also known as the T-Hawk. The vehicle, equipped with video cameras and designed to be a mobile observation tool for military troops in the field, was awarded tomore
Paradise Valley paves way for Ritz-Carlton
The town of Paradise Valley showed strong support for Proposition 411, which will allow development of a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel along with 100 private residences. With all precints accounted for, the measured had support of 67 percent of voters. Fivemore
Tempe voters OK $241 million bond issues
With early ballots and 96 percent of precincts counted, Tempe voters brushed aside economic fears and stood behind an estimated $241 million in bond-supported community improvements. Three of the four municipal bonds received more than 70 percent of themore
Paradise Valley paves way for Ritz-Carlton
The town of Paradise Valley showed strong support for Proposition 411, which will allow development of a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel along with 100 private residences. With all precints accounted for, the measured had support of 67 percent of voters. Fivemore
Phoenix-area gas takes another dip
Phoenix-area gasoline prices have slipped below $2.60 per gallon. The average price of gas stands at $2.57 per gallon, down 77 cents from a month ago and down $1.58 from record highs of more than $4 per gallon in June, according to AAA. Lower demand andmore
Election Day forecast
Fall weather moves into the state. The storm will bring partly cloudy skies, breezy conditions, and cooler temperatures. Today's highs in the Valley will range from 72-77 degrees with southwest winds at 10-20 mph. Windy conditions in the High Countrymore
McCain votes in central Phoenix
Lines at several voting precincts eased considerably since an initial rush early Tuesday, and Sen. John McCain hit his polling place during the apparent lull. The presidential candidate went to his precinct near 24th Street and Campbell Avenue about 9more
Clear Channel digital billboards to carry election returns
Phoenix motorists, pedestrians and shoppers will see real-time election coverage flashing on Clear Channel billboards Tuesday. Phoenix-based Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. (NYSE:CCO) announced Monday its digital billboard networks will provide updates andmore
Polls hint at big lead for Dems
in final days before election
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama and the Democrats hold a commanding position as Tuesday's election nears with the senator from Illinois leading in states with a total of nearly 300 electoral votes and his party counting on significantly expanded majorities in more
Troubled Circuit City pulling out of Phoenix market
Troubled electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc. appears to be pulling out of the Phoenix market as it trims stores and lays off employees in an attempt to stay afloat. The retailer had approximately 12 stores in metro Phoenix. A look at themore
Last-minute voting reminders for Election Day
For Maricopa County voters who didn't battle the early-polling lines last week, they can cast their ballot Tuesday at their designated polling place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Voters will consider important local races including unification of 34 Valleymore
Mexican National Charged With Illegal Re-Entry After Deportation And With The Dealth Of A Phoenix Police Officer
Source: US Department of Justice, US Attorney's Office PHOENIX (LAWFUEL) - Salvador Vivas-Diaz, 50, of Mexico, charged in Superior Court earlier this week with the death of Phoenix Police Officer Shane Figueroa was charged today in U.S. District Courtmore
Make Election Day easier with 8 voting reminders
Here are answers to commonly asked questions about Tuesday's general election. You can find much more information on national, state and local election topics at elections .azcentral.com. Q: When are the polls open on Election Day? Q: How do I know wheremore
Socializing big on Election Day for Navajos
FLAGSTAFF - On the Navajo Nation, people don't go to the polls just to vote. For many of them, it's one of the few times a year where they meet up with old friends, chat about the government, community needs and their families. 'There's a lot ofmore
Motorcyclist critical after Scottsdale crash
A motorcyclist remained in critical condition Saturday after police said he collided with a car and was knocked off his Harley Davidson Friday night in Scottsdale. The 39-year oldman, whose name has not been released, struck the rear of a blue Saturnmore
Socializing big on Election Day for Navajos
FLAGSTAFF - On the Navajo Nation, people don't go to the polls just to vote. For many of them, it's one of the few times a year where they meet up with old friends, chat about the government, community needs and their families. 'There's a lot ofmore