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Spring 2009

April 30, 2009

Arizona legislature slows down

AZ Board of Regents discuss charges for students

ASU not accepting IB program

Valley man makes money selling turtles in rough economy

Arizona lesbian couples get marriage license

School closures inconvenient to parents

April 29, 2009

Drinking on the light rail becomes an issue

Some Valley school still hiring

History of the Influenza pandemic

People us Web to find information on H1N1 Virus

Miracle League benefits kids with special needs

Mussels destructive to Phoenix waters

Majority of citizens agree on slight tax increase

April 28, 2009

College grads struggle to find health insurance

Parents worried about swine flu at schools

Wildfire sparks up near Pine

Sale of used sporting goods on the rise

Pesticides found at Valley schools

US issues travel advisory

Video game used as teaching tool

April 24, 2009

New clinic helps refugees

ASU crew team shows dedication

Dollar stores see increase in sales

Bullets become enviromental friendly

Dating Web site has new approach

School district adopts no fail policy

Surprise sees increase in golf cart ridership

Vinyl records are making a comeback

Self-serve frozen yogurt can be cheaper

April 20, 2009

Many adults making decision to earn GED

Bad economy affecting crop laborers

Arizona energy company wins awards

Gilbert stop lights to be reprogramed

Failing car manufacturers affecting NASCAR

ASU catholic group protests Obama's visit

Chandler stamp shop values its customers

Young kids learning to be entrepreneurs

April 16, 2009

Officials warn of car crash scams

Valley furniture store goes up in flames

Brewer gives money to organizations helping homeless

New fence divides towns on the border

Nopalitano upgrading border conditions in Nogales

Students use origami to help with math

Valley residents help spot storms during monsoon

April 15, 2009

Plane crashes near elementary school

Napolitano names new border czar

Crime down in Mesa

Valley offers magazines in Spanish for kids

Arizona faces high-risk wildfire season

April 14, 2009

Crime rates down in Downtown Phoenix

HCG injections helps people lose weight

Clifton town sees decrease in population

Mosquitoes polluting Valley pools

Controversy sparked over advertisements on school Web sites

Legendary ASU coach dies

Valley residents fed up with taxes

April 10, 2009

ASU has diverse womens golf team

Chihuly offers a variety of art classes

Tough economic times affecting funeral homes

Organization pampers the sick in hospitals

Twitter changing tourism

Harmonica therapy for lung cancer patients

Hop sports keeps children involved

Loop 303 to expand

New technology helps hospitals care for patients

Valley veterinarian helps animals in Iraq

April 9, 2009

Republicans accuse Obama of pork barrel spending

Phoenix residents concerned about border violence

Preschoolers perform anthem at D-backs game

Increased rabies outbreak leads to quarantine in Flagstaff

Valley hospitals stress child water safety

April 8, 2009

Al Sharpton guns for Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Community leaders protest school budget cuts

New device protects dogs from heat exposure

Light rail use high during D-backs' games

New ordinance limits door-to-door solicitations

Higher temperatures may lead to more headaches

April 7, 2009

ASU Commencement Ceremony tickets on Craigslist

Taxes go up in Phoenix but stay down across the street

Companies use citizens vehicles to advertise

New season brings new ticket deals for Dbacks

Obamas message sparks interest in some ASU students

ASU dorm goes green

Program offers free tax filing

April 2, 2009

Hearing held for Sheriff Joe Arpaio

E Cigarettes becoming popular

Funerals are being streamed over the Web

Nogales distributing centers concerned about competition

Psychic visits on rise during economy

UFW march will be held in Phoenix

April 1, 2009

Valley resident competes to be the next American Idol

Auto companies looks for additional bail outs

Lawsuit hopes to prevent budget cuts for local agencies

School district expands school year into summer

New home designs saves energy

Smoking tax increases again

Manzanita Speedway closes

March 31, 2009

Boy arrested for explosion at schoolyard

Criminals find new way to break into homes

Grand Canyon University to add scholarships

Gun shops target women as potential buyers

Local school invests in mariachi band

Autistic boy goes missing in Peoria

Do you know who you are twittering with?

Roadrunners running no more?

March 27, 2009

Woman gives birth to quadruplets in Valley

Going green by going diaper free

Lady Devils prepare for tournament

ER outpatient clinic helps people in time of need

Pickle Ball becomes popular activity in the Valley

Author rewrites Tombstones history

March 26, 2009

Charity event helps people with Parkinson's disease

Bee attacks on the rise

The time to buy real estate is now

Valley Metro faces problem with cards

Sky Train to be completed by 2013

March 25, 2009

Local Salon with fish pedicures forced to close

Graffiti Busters recognized Worldwide

Hikers warned of danger on local trails

ID theft on the rise

More boarder protection in Nogales

New Gilbert park bans skaters

March 24, 2009

U.S.A to step up security at its Southern Boarders

New bill could ban college hazing in Arizona

Political junkies join blogging community

People keep cell phones despite tough economy

Despite heavy rain season, AZ still in a drought

Obama to give commencement speech at ASU

Fans react to World Baseball Classic

March 19, 2009

Coastal drug trafficking increases

Construction invades Phoenix area

Many ditch work to watch March Madness

Scorpion season starting early

Snowboarders who dont wear helmets are at risk

Firefighters increasing preparedness for wildfires

March 18, 2009

Economy affects car maintenance

Light rail may bypass Downtown Glendale

Meth on the rise in Phoenix

Babies prove too expensive in dwindling economy

Phoenix art-mystery comes to life

March 17, 2009

ASA helps students fight against budget cuts

ASU student goes electric and green

ASU mens basketball ready for NCAA Tournament

Nogales Police deal with violence, drugs on border

Law enforcement out in full force on St. Patricks Day

Police enforce new laws on Lake Havasu

AZ bill to help fill abandoned mines

City of Phoenix increase parking meter rates

Spring Training Show 2009

March 5, 2009

Army addresses suicide issue

Students protest recent education budget cuts

Expensive hobbies around Valley sees decrease in revenue

First Friday vendors change products to suit slow economy

Local gun experts hope to raise awareness in the Valley

Rocky Point businesses affected by economy

Snowflake resident tries to save energy

March 4, 2009

Community comes together to support Cooper family

AZ Lawmakers deal with budget issues

Border Patrol cracks down on the war on drugs

Music therapy for children could be cut

Trained dog helps kids with their reading skills

Tempe P.D. horses could be affected by budget cuts

March 3, 2009

Allergies spring into Valley early

March against Arpaio leads to arrests

ATF officers seize guns from border

Family continues to search for missing boater

D-backs hope to improve from last season

Poor economy affecting homeless shelter

Two people fall victim to Mesa home fire

Mexico is becoming a dangerous place for Spring breakers/a>

February 27, 2009

Local salon goes green

ASU Professor shoots for the stars

Organization helps students prepare for prom

Valley offers magazines in Spanish for kids

Small town of Snowflake expands

Tonto Park closes

February 26, 2009

Bisbee schools shorten school weeks because of economy

People turn to faith during tough economy

New Spring Training parks open

Peace Corps sees increase in enrollment

Search dogs to the rescue

Drivers have rights when getting pulled over by police

February 25, 2009

Bisbee schools shorten school weeks because of economy

People turn to faith during tough economy

New Spring Training parks open

Peace Corps sees increase in enrollment

Search dogs to the rescue

Drivers have rights when getting pulled over by police

Follow-up on Obama's speech

February 24, 2009

U.S residents go to Mexico for dental work

Man shot, killed at homeless shelter

Mexico violence spilling into U.S

Television manufacturers look to go green

Former ASU wrestlers switch to martial arts

Many zoos face budget cuts

February 19, 2009

State lawmakers to propose new booster seat law

Metro light rail sees higher than expected ridership

Athlete role models not living up to expectations

Local jewelry at Oscars

Visit your doctor via webcam

February 18, 2009

High school basketball team share special bond

Many Valley homeowners face foreclosure

College graduates suffering from anxiety and depression

Goats help with weed problem

Valley residents protest Obama's visit to Phoenix

February 17, 2009

Phoenix businesses prosper from NBA All-Star Game

State Representatives hopeful about stimulus package

Papago Park to be renovated

Valley program helps homeless get back on their feet

February 12, 2009

Illegal immigrants affecting Arizona farmers

Dancing dads to perform at NBA All-Star Game

Valley renters affected by foreclosures

ASU students hit with parking fees

Valentine's day in this economy

February 11, 2009

Community colleges see rise in admission

Valley high school may be featured on reality television

Light rail businesses see more customers

Tempe home to MLS preseason match

Cold weather affects peach orchards

Rappers protest Sheriff Arpaio

Military sees increase in recruiting numbers

February 10, 2009

Car repairs up, car purchases down in Valley

Proposed law could ban talking on phone while driving

Bad economy has Valley residents going to the library

New license-plate frame law may be reversed

Valley parks may be forced to close due to economy

February 5, 2009

Phoenix PD plan for safe all-star weekend

Cockfighting bust in phoenix

D-backs may cancel Spanish broadcasts

DTV transition affecting Spanish-speaking viewers

Businesses to test used toys for led

Valley Metro experiencing card difficulties

Move Over law to protect tow truck drivers

February 4, 2009

Arizona doctors volunteer in Africa

Follow-up to deadly bus crash

Big fines for jaywalking across light rail tracks

City of Phoenix cuts budget

ASU makes cuts at its Polytechnic campus

Baseball with vintage rules

State representative looks to lower voting age to 16

February 3, 2009

Tempe residents discuss city's budget cuts

Delta Sigma Phi banned from Spring Rush

Prospective students worried about ASU budget cuts

Tour-Bus crash at Hoover Dam

Phoenix service vehicles auctioned

Tempe farmers donate food for the needy

Fall 2008

December 4, 2008

Drugs on the Border

Cha Cha

Something Fishy

Hospital Wait times

Student Inferno

Joe’s Farm and Grill

License Plate Laws

Single Mother Insurance

December 3, 2008

Nogales Border Violence

Buying Local

Texting While Driving

Illegal Downloads

Jeff Scott Profile

Santa’s S.O.S.

December 2, 2008

South African Foster Mother

Napolitano Going to Washington

High School Heart Rate

Flagstaff Economy

Lightrail Accident

Photo Radar

Nogales Border Robots

November 25, 2008

Border toys

God in the box

Snowbowl

SRP box

November 20, 2008

Valley Burglary

Cronkite Building

Cronkite Festivities

Smoke out day

St. John's murder mystery

Dogs help the sick at Valley Hospital

November 19, 2008

Bio Fuel

Southern California wildfire

Gas tax

St. John's police tape

Winter blend gas

November 13, 2008

Building projects being abandoned

Homeowners face foreclosure

Valley residents donate for Thanksgiving

Proposition 102

Mexico vs. USA soccer/a>

Valley Fever

November 12, 2008

Bank robberies increase

Border assault

Officers use YouTube to investigate death

ECards

Economy affects Valley

November 6, 2008

Checkpoints at border affects farmers

Music lessons

Doctors go mobile

Monguls Gang

Robots fight War on Drugs

Vets Cemetery

November 5, 2008

Food banks see shortage

Blankets for Babies helps needy

Light Rail problems

Increase in online education

November 4, 2008

102-year-old earns AZ citizenship

Democratic Party volunteers

World media covers election

Republican Party volunteers

Program helps young adults with special needs

Issues affecting voters

NewsWatch Election Coverage 2008

October 23, 2008

BMX Babe

Depression Survivors

Haunted Hotel

Powder Scare

Student Vote

Undercover Gangs

October 22, 2008

Flashing Yellow Arrows

LA Gang Bust

Nogales Travel Alert

Senior Softball

White Powder

Young Voters

October 21, 2008

AZ Fall League

Crowne Vic

DPS Funeral

Fair Economy

Mineshafts

Mongols

Shaddeg v. Lord

October 16, 2008

Gas Prices

HPV Vaccine

Maryvale

Nogales Tourist Advisory

October 15, 2008

Copper Wire Theft

Early Holiday Shopping

Negative Debates

Political Comedy

Window Burglaries

October 14, 2008

ASU Fencing

District 1 Candidates

DPS Officer Killed

Illegal Immigrants Found

New Police Guns

Student Financial

October 9, 2008

AZ Political Influence

Backpack to Briefcase

Fall Leaves

Guns on Campus

Pawn Shops

Tow Truck Law

October 8, 2008

Algae Jet Fuel

Cornville

Debate Follow-up

Peoria Car Theft

Romanian Burn Victim

Scholar Ballers

October 7, 2008

102 Year Old Voter

ASU Wrestling

Negative Campaign Ads

DUI Misconceptions

Flagstaff Trains

Photo Radar

Voter Expectations

Voter Registration

October 2, 2008

Bailout

Debate Preps

Goodyear Stadium

Naturalization

Post Mormon

Prop 102

VP Man on the Street

October 1, 2008

Airport Business

Cronkite Eight Poll

Curling

Debate Preview

Drought

Kid Vote

West Nile Pools

September 30, 2008

Dirty Scottsdale

Farming

Flu Shots

Student Credit

September 25, 2008

Carl Hayden

Suicide Lanes

Blood Story

Tortoise

Dem Delegate

Celebrity Politics

September 24, 2008

Killer Toads

Down Payment

Prop 200

Cheer Club

Restaurant Prices

Resident Life

Kennard Post ACL

September 23, 2008

Sky Bloom

DUI

Food Bank

Brophy

Spring 2008

Best of Cronkite NewsWatch

April 29, 2008

AZ Superdelegates

Social Security Worries

Secondhand Clothing

Heroin Addiction

Police Prepare for Fire Season

Summer Travel

Newswatch Studio C

Byron Scott Coach of the Year

Javelin Record Holder

April 24, 2008

Mesa Shootings

Arpaio Leaves Guadalupe

ROTC Choppers at ASU

Rising Gas Prices

Rising Food Prices

Avondale Firefighter Shifts

Mesa School Budget Cuts

Cell Phone Cancer

Sun Devil Matt Newman

Scottsdale Handicapped Bar

April 23, 2008

Plane Crash

Wildfire Preparation

Bounty Hunters

Tempe Wi-Fi

Snowbowl

ASU Softball

Hot Careers

April 22, 2008

Officer Hurt

Assault Prevention

Alamo Wildfire

Tax Rebate

Avondale Shoplifting Arrests

Gabriel's Angels

Coconino Road Closures

ASU Dance Class

Spring Training Show

April 15, 2008

ASU Emergency Preparation

Gun Control

Polygamist Victim Support

Yuma Marine Training

Organ Donors

Arizona Lakes

Hiking in the Heat

Football Player Heart Problems

April 10, 2008

Ongoing Flight Cancellations

Iraq Refugees

Prostitution Crackdown Success

Short Creek Raid

Border Costs

Saban vs. Arpaio

Boat Fuel Costs

Extreme Pita

April 9, 2008

ASU Bomb Threat

Polygamy Documents Released

McCain Prescott Visit

Female Veterans Honored

American Airlines Cancellations

GPS in Cell Phones

Ironman at Tempe Town Lake

Sonoita Wine

April 8, 2008

Senate War Hearings

McCain War Support

Polygamy Raid

New US Citizen

Salt River Fishing

Babies at the Office

April 3, 2008

Mesa Murder Meeting

ASU Foundation Report

Housing Trust Fund

ATA Bankruptcy

Distracted Drivers Worsen Traffic

Local Catfishing

April 2, 2008

Priest Accused

Airline Inspection Cancellations

Neighborhood vs. Goodwill

Citizenship Workshops

Horse Tripping Bill

Oldest Active NCAA Athlete

April 1, 2008

Fiesta Mall Murder

Drop House Busts

Piestewa Peak Battle

AZ Troops Return

Investing in Foreclosures

Truckers Protect Fuel Prices

Tempe Music Fest

March 27, 2008

AZ Hate Groups

Guardsmen Border Withdrawal

Self-Defense Shootings

Corona del Sol Health Concerns

Horse Slaughter

AZ Drought

Player Downtime

March 26, 2008

4000 Soldiers Dead

AZ Congressional Races

Rt. 87 Landslide Closure

Operation Sidewinder

Pregnant Meth User Bill

Firefighter Training

ASU v. Duke Women's Basketball

Spring Training Hookey

March 25, 2008

TB Patient Charges

Fire Deaths

ATM Theft Attempt

Sheriff's Crime Coalition

Facebook Advertisers

March 20, 2008

Firefighter Training Bill

County Islands

Operation Sidewinder

Irag Vigil

Phoenix Budget Cuts

Kinlani Dormitory

'Steve's Dream'

New Cell Phone Plan

March 19, 2008

Jobs and the Economy

Salon Robbery

Student Mental Health Records

Invasive Weed Problems

Church Studio Service

March 18, 2008

Obama Speech

Hadith Research

San Pedro Fence

Anti-Abortion Display

Celiac Disease

Electronic Waste

ASU Men's Basketball

Goldmining

March 6, 2008

Arizona Budget Crisis

Proposed Prison Cuts

Moving Checkpoints

Darfur Legislation

Spring Break in Mexico

Firefighter Training

Weed Fire Danger

Early Allergy Season

D-backs Preview

ASU Stadium Repairs

Green Taxis

March 5, 2008

Super Tuesday

Proposed DUI Legislation

Victims' Rights Bill

Cell Block Kasson

SRP Rate Hike

Dubai Investors

Weed Fire Danger

February 28, 2008

Rick Renzi Arraignment

Super Tuesday

Election Polling

Domestic Violence Bill

Mine Legislation

ASU Preschool Closure

Single Gender Classes

February 28, 2008

Moving Checkpoints

McCain Ranch

In-flight Medical Care

ASU Graffiti

Military Family Education Bill

Western National Shootout

February 27, 2008

Warren Jeffs Trial

Arizona Budget

Arts Funding

Free Tax Help

Blood Donation

ASU Safety

Oceanic Maps

Mercury Clinic

National Anthem Auditions

February 26, 2008

Homeless Veterans

Former Governor Mecham

Rick Renzi Charges

Elderly Drivers

Final Game for Seniors

February 21, 2008

Flu Cases

Illegal Dumping Bill

Reverse Migration

Student Credit Card Debt

ASU Assistant Coach

Cheerios Boxes Honor Vets

February 20, 2008

Rising Gas Prices

Travel Time Signs

Mesa Community Meeting

Border Sex Crimes

Sanctions Law and Yuma Farms

Autism Gene Identified

Textbook Disclosure Bill

Gaza Demonstration

Super Sod

Tea Craze

February 14, 2008

Castro Steps Down

Goodyear Officer Shot

Proposed Prison Budget Cuts

New San Luis Port

Operation Standdown

Young Mayoral Candidate

Teacher Gun Bill

D-backs Preview

February 14, 2008

Norther Illinois Univ. Shooting

Probation Deportations

Temporary Workers Bill

Bait Cars

Contaminated Water Update

Roadside Animal Sales Bill

Shaq Attack Sales

Bus Speed Dating

February 13, 2008

New Gang Policies

High School Town Hall

Employer Sanctions

ATV Curfew Bill

Minute Clinics

Coyotes Valentine

February 12, 2008

OUI Boating Penalties

Phoenix Employee Memorial

Gay Rights

Photo Radar Tickets

Snow Bowl Business

Derby Dames

February 7, 2008

Tornado Update

2008 International Coverage

Passport Changes in Effect

Shaq Press Conference

Cab Inspections

New Marina at Lake Pleasant

Reforestation Efforts

Shaq Joins the Suns

Wii Surgery

February 6, 2008

McCain Back on the Road

Super Tuesday Winners

2008 Youth Vote

Arizona Veterans Home

Saban vs. Arpaio

Gerell Robinson

Senior Wii Bowling

February 5, 2008

Election Overview

Clinton Visit

Super Tuesday Outlook

Church Growth

Zingo Designated Drivers

Soldier's Super Bowl

Super Tuesday Wrap Up

McCain Back in AZ

January 31, 2008

Bill Clinton

Obama Visit

Super Tuesday

Pakistan Election

911 Memorial Controversy

Light Rail Cracks

Teen Prostitution

Beeline Construction

Hillary Car Lady

January 30, 2008

Barak Obama

Independent Voter Registration

Passport Changes

Border Violence

Super Bowl Security

Mountain Point Soccer Player

January 29, 2008

Super Tuesday

Hillary in Arizona

Legislative Outlook

Border Violence

Tainted Water

Smoking in Cars with Children

Avalanche Danger

Parkour

Fall 2007

November 21, 2007

NewsWatch Weekend

ASU Firefighter Recruiting

Forensic Artist

Amigo Latino

Guatemalan Adoptions

November 15, 2007

Mobile Traffic Cameras

Holiday Travel

Plague Death

Independent Voters

MU Fire Benefits Local Business

All-Star Game

Athlete’s Factory

November 14, 2007

Marina Fire

Valley Fever

Student Prayer

Coffee Shop Controversy

Nascar Race

NewsWatch Weekend

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

November 8, 2007

Mu Fire Damage

MU Fire Lost & Found

Wildfire Prevention

Chandler Rapist

Pest Control Commission

Super Bowl House Rentals

Holiday Mall Safety

Fast Food Breakfasts

November 7, 2007

ASU Fire

Patrol Car Safety

Copper Theft

Nuclear Plant Scare

Girl Scout Program

Graffiti Prevention

Teen Racecar Driver

NewsWatch Weekend

Light Rail Website

Senior Softball

Desert Shrimp Farm

November 1, 2007

Campus Fire

Fingerprinting Minors

Crane Safety

Toy Drive

Horse Therapy

Canyon Lake

Dogs at Shopping Mall

Megabus

ASU Oregon Preview

October 31, 2007

Baby Dies in Car

Ahwatukee Carjacking

Underage Drinking

Supply Drive

ASU MRSA Risk

Crews'n Healthmobile

State Texting Ban

Halloween Safety

ASU Fan Behavior

Howlaween Contest

NewsWatch Weekend

Arizona Fire Fighters

Gloria Steinam

Border Drug Seizures

Blood Drive Rules

Haunted Hotel

October 25, 2007

California Wild Fires

Evacuation Items

Valley Auto Theft

Obama ASU Visit

Schnepf Farms

Haunted Hamburger

October 24, 2007

California Wild Fires

Protecting Your Home

Bank Heist

Text Ban Enforcement

Obama Rally

High School Football

NewsWatch Weekend

Homeland Security Drill

Night Fair Safety

Tattoo Shop Battle

Freeway Expansion

Banner Paperless System

MASH Animal Shelter

Obama Visits ASU

October 18, 2007

Staph Dangers

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Teen Drivers

Nogales Aid Station

License Plate Covers

Housing Market

Clotheslines

October 17, 2007

Water Scam

Hospital Family

Mine Safety

NewsWatch Weekend

October 11, 2007

Airport Security

Roadside Memorials

Fair Ride Safety

October 10, 2007

Airport Death

Immigration Enforcement

Border Guard

TB Patient

Presidential Candidate

Iron Chef Winner

October 4, 2007

Airport Death

License Plate Thefts

Downtown Fire Drill

Fighting in Dorms

Pappas School Ruling

Toll Roads

Snow Bowl Preseason

Valley Cubs Fans

October 3, 2007

Airport Death

Tasers at ASU

Meth Problem

Police High School

Shrimp Farm

Snow Bowl Business

AC Problems

September 27, 2007

Live Report from Mexico

Gangs Target 5 & 6-year-olds

Crime Crackdown

Lake Havasu Amoebas

Plague History

Fire Driver Training

Cyber High School

Eight Man Football

September 26, 2007

Slain Officer’s Funeral

Tire Fire

Darfur

Super Bowl Motels

September 20, 2007

Remembering Officer Erfle

Immigrant Faces Death Penalty

Women & Poker

September 19, 2007

Officer Slain

New DUI Law

The Arizona Plague

Mesa Airport Expansion

Body Image

September 13, 2007

Proposition 300

Mine Reactions

Predator Drone

Phoenix Text Ban

Identity Theft

Flex Cars

September 12, 2007

Healing Field

Phoenix Memorial

Non-Emergency Response

Gas Temperatures

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