Tombstone’s new marshal shadows old legend

  He didn’t ride in on a horse. He’s not here to make money gambling or looking for silver. And he certainly doesn’t wear boots with spurs. But Tombstone has a new marshal in town. Forest Hauser, the sheriff commander of Cochise County, assumed duties as interim city marshal of Tombstone on Jan. 13. While…

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Arizona cities pushing ban on plastic bags

Cities around Arizona are pushing for plastic bag bans similar to those rising up around the nation, but new research shows there might be no need. Plastic bags have been under scrutiny worldwide as environmentalists warn about the possible harms of their widespread use. According to the Worldwatch Institute, a research institute devoted to global…

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Community art flourishes throughout Arizona

Community art has found a home in Arizona and two programs in particular have gained the attention of tourists around the world. 26 Blocks, located in downtown Phoenix, is a visual exhibit created in 2010. Now with new additions already in process, it continues to become more established within Phoenix and throughout Arizona as well….

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Legislative Roundup for week of Jan. 29

PHOENIX — The Super Bowl rolled into town this week, shutting down traffic on some streets downtown, but Arizona lawmakers continued their work nearby at the state Capitol. A few football jokes fell on unamused ears in the House and the Senate. School Choice Week In addition to it being Super Bowl week, it’s also…

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Bill would give break to helpful underage drinkers

PHOENIX — An Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill that would protect underage drinkers from prosecution if they call for medical assistance for themselves or someone else. Sen. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu City, said she is sponsoring the bill, known as SB 1190, because, many young people, often college students, do drink alcohol, and they…

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