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Monsoon storm floods parts of Tucson

Monsoon storm floods streets across Tucson More>>

Ethics panel to charge California Rep. Waters

A House investigative panel has decided to charge Rep. Maxine Waters of California with ethics violations, raising the possibility of a second trial this fall. More>>

Pacific military drills coming to a close

International military exercises in the Pacific Ocean are concluding after more than a month of training, tactical coordination and communication between the United States and its allies. More>>

Monsoon storm leaves 3900 TEP customers without power

Approximately 3,900 customers are without power Friday evening after a strong monsoon storm has caused flooding and wind damage. More>>

Sen. Ben Nelson is first Democrat to oppose Kagan

Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson says he'll vote against confirming Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice. More>>

Tonopah man injured after tornado hits his home

A 77-year-old Tonopah man says he's lucky to be alive after a small tornado ripped his mobile home apart while he was in it, leaving behind only the front porch. More>>

Weekend Roundup with Guy Atchley

Guy Atchley presents the Weekend Roundup. More>>

Several water rescues during monsoon storm in Tucson

Heavy rain in the Tucson area has led to several motorists being stuck in low lying areas and washes. More>>

Rain in Nogales causes rush of water through area washes

Heavy rainfall in the Nogales Arizona area has caused washes in the area to flood for the second night in a row. More>>

Arpaio's crime sweeps tailored to stay within immigration laws

Immigration Attorney says it does not appear as though Sheriff Joe Arpaio is violating Federal Judge Susan Bolton's court order. More>>

Viewers, some outraged, debate KGUN9 News protest coverage

Viewers supporting SB 1070 feel extended live coverage of the protest in downtown Tucson was completely inappropriate.   Others disagree. More>>

DPS Investigating I-19 Protest

An investigation continues into a home-made barricade that blocked I-19 Thursday morning. More>>

71 were arrested in immigration protests

New figures released Friday show that a total of 71 people were arrested in Phoenix during protests of Arizona's new immigration law. More>>

Arizona inmate escapee captured

An Arizona prison inmate who escaped from a work crew earlier this month has been captured. More>>

Forecasters warn of flooding north of Flagstaff

Weather forecasters are warning residents north of Flagstaff of flooding. More>>

Ariz. gov floats idea of changing immigration law

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is asking legislators to consider whether they should change the state's immigration law in response to a judge's ruling blocking parts of it. More>>

Disney sells Miramax to investor for $660 million

The Walt Disney Co. says it will sell Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. More>>

"Business as usual" -- inside Sheriff Arpaio's latest sweep Video included

The eyes of the world came to Arizona to witness firsthand one of Arpaio's crime suppression operations on the same day SB1070, although a watered down version, officially became state law. More>>

Protestors block traffic in downtown Tucson Video included

Hundreds protest both sides of SB1070 downtown, and 13 are arrested. More>>

Storm damages roof of Arizona Cardinals stadium

Authorities say the roof of the Arizona Cardinals' stadium in Glendale was slightly damaged Thursday by a thunderstorm that packed high winds. More>>

Tampered gas line found at deadly LA blast

Authorities say a tampered gas line has been found at the scene of a commercial building explosion that killed two people in South Los Angeles. More>>

Tucson Police investigating bank robbery

The Tucson Police Department is investigating a bank robbery at Pyramid Credit Union. More>>

Question of the Day Results: Thursday

Do you think Governor Brewer's appeal of Judge Bolton's ruling will be successful? More>>

LA building explosion hurls people into street

Fire officials say an explosion rocked a large South Los Angeles commercial building and hurled people into the street, wedging at least one man beneath a parked car. More>>

Feds say Arizona's schedule on appeal too quick

The U.S. Justice Department says Arizona's request for an accelerated schedule of its appeal of a judge's order blocking key parts of the state's new immigration law goes too far. More>>

Tenn. lawmakers visit Ariz. Legislature on Friday

A delegation of Tennessee legislators will be in Phoenix on Friday, planning to meet with their Arizona counterparts and deliver a resolution supporting Arizona's new immigration law. More>>

Hunters have another chance at fall permits in AZ

Hunters who still want a permit for the popular fall hunts but missed the draw deadline or weren't selected in the lottery process have another chance. More>>

Downtown protest leads to showdown Video included

A demonstration against SB1070 has led to a standoff between sign bearing protestors who refuse to leave the intersection of Congress & Granada in downtown Tucson. More>>

Investigators probe medical chopper crash; while friends remember crew Video included

3 victims named. Investigation could take up to a year More>>

Name of slain Chandler undercover officer released

Chandler police have released the identity of an undercover officer killed in a shootout with drug dealers in south Phoenix. More>>

Bill to aid sick 9/11 responders fail in House

The House has rejected a bill that would pay up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by toxic dust from the World Trade Center. More>>

US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez closes for security

The U.S. Consulate in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez will temporarily close pending a review of its security protocols. More>>

Evacuations ordered for desert area of rural LA county

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for a small community in the hills of northern Los Angeles County as a brush fire burns its way north from State Route 14. More>>

Immigration sweep begins after protest delay Video included

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has begun his 17th immigration and crime sweep after hundreds of immigrant rights supporters delayed the effort with a rally at a downtown jail. More>>

Few Demonstrators Skip Work to Rally Video included

On a weekday afternoon, some skipped work to participate as part of a "No Work, No Buy, No Comply" campaign. More>>

What caused a medical chopper to crash in Tucson? Video included

N.T.S.B. Investigators comb through burned wreckage looking for answers. More>>

McCain and Kyl take another crack at border security funding

Senators Jon Kyl and John McCain just announced plans to seek $701 million in border security funding, just days after a similar House effort failed. More>>

AZ law fuels Hispanic voter drive in Nevada

Social justice advocates in northern Nevada are trying to capitalize on publicity over Arizona's controversial immigration law by launching a voter registration drive in Reno's
Hispanic neighborhoods. More>>

Arizona's budget gap now expected to be smaller

Arizona legislative budget analysts say there still appears to be red ink in the recently started fiscal year's budget, but it may be less than expected as the state struggles to
emerge from its fiscal crisis. More>>

2nd West Nile death reported in Maricopa County

Maricopa County has reported its second death from West Nile virus. More>>

Witness who snapped photo of crashing copter reflects on events Video included

Dayle Gray watched in amazement as a medical helicopter's engine quit, sending the chopper spinning to the ground.  He caught it all on camera. More>>

Judge getting threats after AZ immigration ruling Video included

Authorities say a federal judge in Phoenix has received some threats since her ruling on Arizona's controversial immigration law. More>>

How far (up) will some go with their message about SB1070? Video included

Four climbers scale new heights with their anti-SB1070 message. More>>

Man convicted in Sacramento liquor store murder

A Southern California man is facing a possible death sentence after a jury convicted him of fatally
stabbing a liquor store owner during a robbery in Sacramento. More>>

Man is shocked, listed in critical condition

A man is listed in critical condition after he was shocked doing electrical work. More>>

NCAA adds to Arizona's self-imposed sanctions

The NCAA has placed the University of Arizona men's basketball program on two year's probation and vacated 19 wins from the 2007-08 season for violations involving Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson. More>>

LA schools chief pulls $24 per athlete bus plan

The superintendent of the nation's second-largest school district has pulled a funding plan asking
parents of Los Angeles student athletes to help pay for buses to high school away games. More>>

Sheriff Arpaio's posse heading to downtown Phoenix protest

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio delayed his 17th immigration sweep after protests erupted at the county jail. More>>

3 arrested during Arizona immigration protest

Three people have been arrested as hundreds of protesters rally against Arizona's new immigration law despite a federal judge's last-minute decision to block the most
controversial parts of the measure. More>>

Immigration activists block LA intersection

About 200 protesters against Arizona's immigration law have invaded a busy intersection west of downtown Los Angeles. More>>

Oregon picked to defend Pac-10 title, edging USC

Oregon has been picked to win the Pac-10 in the preseason media poll, edging longtime favorite Southern California by three points. More>>

McCain: Luke AFB in Arizona preferred AF F-35 site

Arizona Sen. John McCain says the Air Force has chosen Luke Air Force Base in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale as its preferred training base for the new F-35 fighter. More>>

Raul Grijalva's Yuma office vandalized

KGUN9 has learned that the Yuma district office of Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva has been closed for the day because of vandalism. More>>

Victims of deadly helicopter crash identified

Officials have identified the three people who died in a fiery crash of a medical helicopter in Midtown on Wednesday afternoon. More>>

Copter crash kills 3; witness snaps stunning photo Video included

A witness snapped a photo of a medical helicopter diving nose first toward the ground just before it crashed and killed three near the U of A. More>>

Elected officials react to ruling on immigration law

What do city and state lawmakers think about Wednesday's ruling on SB-1070? More>>

Question of the Day Results: Wednesday, Bolton Ruling

Do you agree with Judge Bolton's ruling on SB 1070? More>>

Sheriffs react to SB 1070 ruling Video included

Sheriffs react to the injunction against the controversial provision of SB 1070 that requires police officers to check the immigration status of individuals while enforcing other laws. More>>

Tucson officer declares "victory" on ruling to block parts of SB1070 Video included

Tucson Police Officer Martin Escobar, who filed the first lawsuit against Governor Jan Brewer and the State of Arizona, said, "It feels good inside I'm dancing." More>>

Protests go on despite ruling on immigration law

Hundreds of people are demonstrating against Arizona's new immigration law despite a federal judge's last-minute decision to block the most controversial parts of the measure. More>>

Dever wants to join Brewer in defending new law

One of Arizona's four border sheriffs has asked that he be allowed to join Gov. Jan Brewer in defending Arizona's new immigration law. More>>

Three police officers shot in South Phoenix gun battle

One Chandler Police officer has been killed and two others have been wounded in a gun battle in South Phoenix. More>>

Air Force cargo jet crash lands at Alaska Air Force Base

The Alaska National Guard says a military cargo plane has crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. More>>

SB1070 Opponents Celebrate and Protest Video included

SB1070 opponents continue protests and celebrations simultaneously. More>>

Road in area of helicopter crash closed for 48 hours

Three died in the fiery crash at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday in Tucson. More>>

Gov. Brewer has mixed reaction to SB 1070 ruling Video included

Gov. Brewer calls the ruling a "bump in the road." More>>

Supporters and opponents react to SB 1070 ruling

Supporters and opponents of SB 1070 are reacting to Judge Susan Bolton's decision to issue a preliminary injunction barring enforcement of key provision of the controversial immigration law. More>>

Judge throws out key portions of SB 1070; DOJ applauds ruling Video included

Breaking news from KGUN9. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton has issued a preliminary injunction barring enforcement of key provisions of SB 1070.  One of them is the section allowing police to question the immigration status of anyone they reasonably suspect to be in the country illegally.   The Department of Justice has issued a statement applauding the decision.  Click here for more. More>>

Two Calif. boys found shot to death

Two brothers were found shot to death with their father's handgun in Southern California. More>>

Young activists look to older activists for guidance Video included

Younger activists protesting against SB1070 are looking to older activists for slogan ideas. More>>

Video captures wall of water surging in dry Santa Cruz river bed Video included

It's a common phenomenon during the summer monsoon, but not one caught on video very often:  the Santa Cruz goes from dry to dangerous in seconds. More>>

Brewer has multiple stops in Tucson on Wednesday

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will be in Tucson much of Wednesday, with multiple appearances on her public schedule. More>>

Feds oppose merger of immigration challenges

Lawyers for the U.S. Justice Department oppose a request to merge their challenge to the new Arizona immigration law with a lawsuit by a police officer who also is seeking to overturn the law. More>>

Ariz. sheriff: I'll jail immigration protesters

The sheriff of the most populous county in Arizona says he's "not going to put up with any civil disobedience" when the state's new immigration law takes effect. More>>

Nebraska town could delay immigration ordinance

Suspicious supporters of a Nebraska town's ban on hiring or renting property to illegal immigrants plan to listen closely as city officials consider suspending the voter-approved measure amid two federal lawsuits. More>>

House backs financing for Afghan troop build up

By a comfortable margin, the House has passed legislation funding the Afghan troop build up that President Barack Obama ordered earlier this year. More>>

Aetna posts higher 2Q profit , up 42 percent

Aetna says its second-quarter profit rose 42 percent, as the percentage of premiums the health insurer spent on medical care fell versus a year ago. More>>

Arizona regulators OK rules for energy efficiency

Arizona regulators have approved rules to require utility utilities to use programs to promote energy efficiency and reduce demand during peak periods. More>>

Farmers, cities negotiate Calif. water swap

San Joaquin Valley farmers want to send their extra water supplies to Southern California this year in exchange for more irrigation flows next summer. More>>

Organizations preparing for sb 1070 demonstrations

Both sides are preparing their troops for demonstrations all across Tucson. More>>

Wildfire burns homes in rural Calif. community

Firefighters say about 20 structures have been lost to a California wildfire about 10 miles southeast of the Mojave Desert town of Tehachapi. More>>

SB 1070 non-compliance campaign may jeopardize jobs

The "Don't Work, Don't Buy, Don't Comply" campaign asks people to take the day off to protest SB 1070, but that decision could jeopardize the jobs of many people who plan to demonstrate on July 29. More>>

Several people stung at south-side apartment complex

Several people have been stung by a swarm of bee's terrorizing a southside Tucson apartment complex. More>>

Trial date set for dad accused of killing daughter

Prosecutors in Arizona say an Iraqi immigrant accused of fatally running down his daughter last year in what has been described as an "honor killing" will stand trial Nov. 29. More>>

Seniors help seniors in need keep cool

Dehydration is a risk for seniors when summer heat is on. More>>

Avra Valley Fire Dist. board member jailed on felony sex charges Video included

The crimes involve three male victims under age 15. More>>

Pac-12 will be new name once newcomers join Pac-10

The Pac-10 will become the Pac-12 as soon as Colorado and Utah officially join the league. More>>

Traffic collision leaves one man dead

A man is dead after a collision Tuesday morning. More>>

Marin County man fatally stabbed at San Quentin

Authorities say a man convicted earlier this month of striking and killing a 9-year-old girl with his
motorcycle while intoxicated was stabbed to death at San Quentin State Prison by another inmate. More>>

Friends and coworkers remember victims of 2007 news helicopter crash

Three years ago on July 27th 2007 two Phoenix news television helicopter's collided over Steele Indian School Park while covering a police chase through the city. More>>

Tucson man, 26, reported missing found dead

Pima County Sheriff's deputies located the body of a 26-year-old man missing man from the Tucson area. More>>

California is finalist for education reform grants

California is among 18 states and the District of Columbia that are finalists in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition. More>>

Polygamist Leader Jeffs extradition hearing canceled after ruling

An extradition hearing for polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has been canceled following a Utah Supreme Court decision that reversed his convictions and ordered a new trial. More>>

Police, activists prepare days ahead of Ariz. law

The sheriff of Arizona's most populous county is making room in a vast outdoor jail and plans to dispatch deputies to round up illegal immigrants to fill it. More>>

Package for Ala. grandma contains 6 lbs. of drugs

A package addressed from "Grandpa Henderson" in San Diego, Calif., to "Grandma Henderson" in Talladega, Ala., wasn't ordinary mail, and it wasn't picked up by any grandmother. More>>

IRS could pull tax exempt status from 4,400 in AZ

More than 4,000 groups in Arizona are on the verge of losing their tax exempt status because they didn't file tax returns. More>>

Rankings for Ariz. child well-being called too low

An advocacy group for children's services says an annual collection of data highlights troubling circumstances for Arizona children. More>>

Biden surveys stimulus projects at Grand Canyon

Vice President Joe Biden is visiting the Grand Canyon to check on stimulus-funded projects that include the rehabilitation of historic trails and structures. More>>

Arizona's senators get fewer positive ratings

A new survey indicates fewer Arizonans appear to be giving favorable job ratings to the state's two U.S. senators, Republicans John McCain and Jon Kyl. More>>

2 immigrants found dead in Pinal County desert

Sheriff's deputies in Pinal County say they've recovered the bodies of two suspected illegal immigrants who perished in the desert in separate incidents. More>>

APNewsBreak: 19 states named finalists for grants

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have been named finalists in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to win a share of $3 billion. More>>

Small plane crashes in Oceanside, killing pilot

Police say a pilot was killed when a small plane crashed in a field behind an elementary school in Oceanside. More>>

Lightning safety tips from Northwest Fire

Northwest Fire Department has tips for lightning safety, whether you're indoors or outside. More>>

Utah court reverses polygamist leader convictions

The Utah Supreme Court has reversed the convictions of polygamist leader Warren Jeffs and ordered a new trial. More>>

New real estate laws go into effect Thursday

New laws pertaining to Arizona real estate transactions go into effect Thursday, July 29th. More>>

Golf Links Road Homicide Investigation Continues

Murder victim Joseph J. Kaplinski, family photo Murder victim Joseph J. Kaplinski, family photo

Police say a man got behind the wheel of his truck and plowed right into another man, killing him. More>>

Biden surveys stimulus projects at Grand Canyon

Vice President Joe Biden is visiting the Grand Canyon to check on stimulus-funded projects that include the rehabilitation of historic trails and structures. More>>

Rankings for Ariz. child well-being called too low

An advocacy group for children's services says an annual collection of data highlights troubling circumstances for Arizona children. More>>

Phoenix business target of ID theft raid Video included

Maricopa County sheriff's deputies are searching for 25 workers suspected of identity theft and fraud at a south Phoenix business. More>>

KGUN9 Question of the Day Results: Monday

Do you think local law enforcement will charge illegal immigrants with criminal trespassing as required by SB 1070 when the law takes effect Thursday? More>>

Immigration attorney: judge leaning to block SB1070's criminal provision

The U.S. Supreme Court shot down a similar 1941 law, Hines vs. Davidowitz, 312 U.S. 52., that also made it a crime for aliens who couldn't "provide a card whenever... demanded by a police officer...". More>>

Adoption nightmare splits one family between Ariz. and Mexico Video included

An adoption nightmare splits one Tucson family in half, as they spend years trying to get citizenship for their son. More>>

Why are dry washes sometimes still blocked?

Often high water is on the way or it left behind several feet of soft mud to catch unwary drivers. More>>

New Gun Law Starts Thursday Video included

Love is in the air at the Marksmen Pistol range.

"It was a valentine's present to come get our permits. We came down here ... and took classes together," explained gun enthusiast Helen Williams. She and daughter, Jennifer Griner, love to fire their guns. More>>

SB 1070 scenario: What happens to an illegal passenger? Video included

As we wait for Judge Susan Bolton to make her decision on SB1070, we'll be taking a look at some scenarios that could play out under the law.  It is set to take effect this Thursday. More>>

Mass grave of communist soldiers found in Vietnam

An official says a mass grave has been found containing the remains of 40 communist soldiers killed during the Vietnam War. More>>

Ariz.'s consumer confidence remains low

A new poll shows that consumer confidence in Arizona remains at roughly the same low level as it was at the beginning of the year. More>>

Family says AZ hospital mixed up kin, not victims

The father of a woman misidentified after a fatal Arizona traffic crash says the hospital mixed up the families, not the victims. More>>

9OYS Investigation: Deputies on paid leave accused of dishonesty Video included

KGUN 9 News has learned five sheriff's office employees are on paid leave and it's costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. More>>

Jobless Arizonans anxiously await unemployment benefits Video included

Out of work, out of money, and barely hanging on: Tens of thousands of Arizonans eagerly await payments from the Department of Economic Security. More>>

Case overload lead to Arizona crash victim mix-up

Authorities say a case overload and a delay with post-mortem dental comparison led to the misidentification of two young women in a fatal Arizona car accident. More>>

Arizona school has ties to BP official

The possible next leader of BP has ties to the Phoenix-area. More>>

Arizona judge OKs description of ballot measure

A judge says a legislative panel's official description of a November ballot measure on repealing early childhood programs and diverting their funding is impartial enough to go in the state pamphlet provided voters. More>>

Official: BP CEO Hayward to step down in October

An official says BP CEO Tony Hayward will step down in October and take a job with TNK-BP, the company's joint venture in Russia. More>>

Tempe Town Lake is a look but don't touch zone Video included

Web Producer: Ina RonquilloTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The once shimmering Tempe Town Lake has been turned into a nasty mud bog. City officials want folks to stay out of the lake bottom because of thick mud, debris More>>

Searchers comb AZ campground for missing toddler Video included

A toddler wearing only a diaper is missing from a northern Arizona camping area. More>>

Google misses deadline to run LA e-mail system

Google Inc. has missed a deadline to take over the Los Angeles city e-mail system because it hasn't met police concerns about securing information online. More>>

State reopens 3 highway rest stops Monday

More highway rest stops will open later this summer and in the fall. More>>

White rhino at Reid Park dies Video included

Zibulo, the white rhino at Reid Park Zoo, died Friday at 37 years old. More>>

51 Bodies found in Mexican city Video included

51 bodies were found at a dumping site in Monterrey, Mexico. More>>

Pinal Sheriff Dept: long probe of benched deputy nearly complete Video included

Two top deputies have been relaxing at home at taxpayer's expense for about a year.  Now one is seeking big bucks and accusing Sheriff Paul Babeu of a cover up. More>>

9OYS Investigates: 2 Pinal deputies spend year at home, with pay Video included

The same sheriff's department that's complained about being outgunned has sent two deputies home on paid leave -- for one year. More>>

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