Ariz. Gov. Brewer sues over Legislature’s delay in sending approved budget bills to herPHOENIX — Arizona Republican Gov. Jan Brewer sued the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday, asking the state Supreme Court to order top leaders to immediately send her budget bills that lawmakers approved nearly two weeks ago. Arizona Senate votes to allow guns in restaurants serving booze; bill now heads to HousePHOENIX — The Arizona Senate has reversed itself and voted to allow people with concealed-carry permits to take handguns into restaurants that serve alcohol. Bankruptcy judge rejects sale of Coyotes to Balsillie and transfer of team to CanadaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Professional hockey will live on in the desert, at least for a while. Inmate’s heat-related death in Arizona leads to a ban on the use of outdoor holding cellsPHOENIX — A prostitute doing time behind bars, Marcia Powell was temporarily moved one day last month to an outdoor holding pen with nothing but a chain-link-fence roof to shield her from the searing desert sun. Judge indicates ruling on Coyotes’ relocation is forthcomingPHOENIX — The issue of how much Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie should pay the NHL to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario, will not be the subject of another hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Ariz. officials arrest man accused of impersonating war hero, accepting military perksPHOENIX — A man has been accused of pretending to be a highly decorated Marine by wearing a uniform with ribbons representing prestigious military honors, authorities said Thursday. Scottsdale man accused of impersonating military war hero arrestedPHOENIX — Authorities have arrested a Scottsdale man who they say pretended to be a highly decorated Marine, wearing a uniform and ribbons representing the prestigious Navy Cross and Silver Star. Judge focuses on potential relocation fee as key to solving Coyotes bankruptcy casePHOENIX — A relocation fee imposed by the NHL could ruin Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie’s bid to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes and move them to Hamilton, Ontario. 34 illegal immigrants found in Phoenix drop house held against will for up to a monthPHOENIX — Authorities say they have busted the third drop house for illegal immigrants found in the Phoenix area in the last few days. MLB, NHL, NBA say adverse ruling in Coyotes case would set dangerous precedentPHOENIX — The other three major professional sports leagues warned in a court document Friday that a ruling against the NHL in its attempt to block the sale and move of the Phoenix Coyotes would set a dangerous precedent. FBI: US Airways worker helped roommate get gun on plane in Philadelphia for move to PhoenixPHILADELPHIA — The FBI charged a US Airways employee with helping his roommate get a concealed, semiautomatic handgun onto a plane departing Philadelphia early Thursday. Phoenix man accused of sexually assaulting unconscious woman, broadcasting it on InternetPHOENIX — A man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman while broadcasting it live on the Internet is known in online circles for racy posts that include sexually explicit images of himself. Arizona ends use of outdoor prison cells after female inmate died in triple-digit heatPHOENIX — Arizona is ending its use of outdoor prison cells after an inmate died in triple-digit heat last month, the corrections department said Tuesday. Arizona sheriff under civil rights investigation requests probe of investigatorsPHOENIX — A lawyer for an Arizona sheriff who has aggressively cracked down on illegal immigration has asked for a probe of federal officials who are investigating the sheriff’s office for alleged discrimination and unconstitutional searches. Phoenix man accused of sexually assaulting unconscious girlfriend, showing it on InternetPHOENIX — Phoenix police say a man was arrested after he sexually assaulted his girlfriend while she was passed out and broadcast the attack live on the Internet. Arizona permanently ends use of outdoor prison cells after inmate’s heat deathPHOENIX — Arizona is ending its use of outdoor prison cells permanently after an inmate died in triple-digit heat last month, the corrections department said Tuesday. Phoenix mother accused of leading armed robbery gang involving her underage sonsPHOENIX — A 51-year-old woman guilted her young sons and their friends into helping her pay bills by committing at least 20 armed robberies in the Phoenix area, authorities said Monday. Ariz. prisons halt use of unshaded outdoor holding cells after 48-year-old inmate diesPHOENIX — The director of Arizona state prisons has suspended the use of unshaded outdoor holding cells in the wake of an inmate’s death. Tyson’s daughter on life support after found hangingPHOENIX - Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson’s four-year-old daughter was on life support and in “extremely critical condition” after she was found hanging Monday morning from a treadmill cable in her family’s Phoenix home, police said. Cueto, Taveras lead Reds to 10-3 rout of Arizona, three-game sweep of D-backsPHOENIX — Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Arizona’s Gerardo Parra becomes 100th player to homer in first major league at-batPHOENIX — Gerardo Parra has homered in his first major league at-bat for the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the 100th player to accomplish the feat, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. ASU graduation with President Obama and Alice Cooper is shaping up as one to rememberPHOENIX — Arizona State University students are getting a graduation ceremony to remember forever. Micah Owings dominates former team, Reds beat Diamondbacks 3-1PHOENIX — Brandon Phillips homered and drove in two runs, and Micah Owings dominated his former teammates as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Tuesday night. Reds’ Joey Votto leaves game with dizziness in fourth inningPHOENIX — Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto was removed with dizziness in the fourth inning of the Reds’ 3-1 victory at Arizona on Tuesday night. Arizona puts Conor Jackson on 15-day DL with illnessPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed slumping outfielder Conor Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a “general illness.” Obama at Arizona State University: Giant university’s goals mesh with president’sTEMPE, Ariz. — The abortion flap over President Barack Obama’s invitation to speak at Notre Dame’s graduation is getting all the attention. Willy Taveras has 5 hits to lead Reds past Diamondbacks 13-5PHOENIX — Willy Taveras matched a career high with five hits, Adam Rosales had a homer and two doubles, and the Cincinnati Reds routed Arizona 13-5 on Monday night. Snyder, Byrnes lead Arizona past Washington 10-8, Zimmerman runs hit streak to 28PHOENIX — Chris Snyder and Eric Byrnes each drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks gave manager A.J. Hinch his first victory by beating the Washington Nationals 10-8 on Sunday. Zimmerman extends streak to 27 games with homer, Nationals beat Arizona 2-1PHOENIX — Ryan Zimmerman homered to extended his hitting streak to 27 games. Adam Dunn hit one out of the park for the second night in a row. Phoenix Suns make Alvin Gentry head coach, removing “interim” tagPHOENIX — As expected, the Phoenix Suns are sticking with coach Alvin Gentry. |