March 2010
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Study Shows Ariz. Inmates are Violent
TUCSON (AP) — A new report says more than 94 percent of Arizona prison inmates are either violent or repeat felony offenders or both.
As of September 2009, more than 40,500 inmates were in the custody of the state Department of Corrections. The report found that more than 65 percent of those inmates could be classified [...]
Arizona Rancher Found Murdered
PHOENIX (AP) — A prominent southeast Arizona rancher sped away in his all-terrain vehicle after being shot, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office said Monday in releasing more details into Saturday’s slaying near the Mexico border.
The body of Robert Krentz, 58, was located before midnight Saturday on his 35,000 acre ranch about 35 miles northeast of [...]
Cardinals Sign Five Of Their Players
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals announced Monday that three of their restricted free agents — wide receiver Steve Breaston, center Lyle Sendlein and defensive tackle Gabe Watson — have all signed their one-year qualifying offers.
The Cardinals also say they have re-signed linebacker Monty Beisel to a one-year contract and cornerback Michael Adams has [...]
Ariz. Senate to debate bill to extend divorce wait
PHOENIX (AP) — A bill to make most Arizonans wait longer before getting divorced is scheduled to be debated by the state Senate Monday.
The bill would extend the waiting period for court action on a divorce application to 180 days from the current 60.
Supporters say the state should try to strengthen the institution of marriage [...]
November trial date set in Warren Jeffs case
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — A trial date has been set in Mohave County Superior Court for the first of two cases against polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs.
The 54-year-old former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is being tried in Mohave County on sexual conduct with a minor charges stemming [...]
Waves of Supporters Rally in Tea Party Protests
FLAGSTAFF — The non-partisan Tea Party protesters of Flagstaff gathered March 28 as a preliminary engagement before the nation-wide rally and DC Tax Day Tea Party, April 15.
Protesters carrying signs alike “Send the pork barrel spending socialists a pink slip!” spotted the crowd as prominent Republican speakers addressed the protesters at the Radisson hotel.
Arizona Tax [...]
Dozens flee as bees swarm Phoenix yard sale
PHOENIX (AP) — Dozens of people were forced to flee indoors when a swarm of bees attacked at a yard sale Saturday afternoon.
Glendale Fire Department spokesman Daniel Valenzuela says about 35 people were the yard Saturday when the agitated bees attacked.
Witnesses say the bees were in their hair and very aggressive.
Valenzuela says several people were [...]
Without sales tax hike, AZ schools may cut sports
PHOENIX (AP) — Proposition 100 won’t solve the budget crisis that has hit Arizona schools. But some say a “no” vote on the proposed 1 percent sales tax increase could have a draconian effect on high school sports programs throughout the state.
“Everybody is watching to see how that scenario plays out on May 18th,” said [...]
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