Teacher arrested in sex case involving teen
Gilbert police on Monday arrested a Carson Junior High School teacher accused of having sexual contact with a 16-year-old.

Higley urges parents to attend Centennial meeting
Higley families whose children attend Coronado, Cortina or Power Ranch elementary schools are urged to attend Wednesday's informational meeting about how the opening of Centennial Elementary next year could affect those schools' attendance areas

Support flows for family of Highland teen killed in crash
Friends and relatives are calling upon each other to help Kelly Tracy's family and offer support

Roberts: Never an excuse for DUI
The illegal immigrant who police say drove drunk and killed a girl on Saturday wasn't exactly living in the shadows. In fact, he'd been arrested at least four times - twice for DUI.
Vigil for Kelly | Video | Send condolences
Death all too familiar | Suspect faces charges

This week's heat sets record highs in Valley
During a week where Chicago is expected to have highs in the 30s, and Minneapolis is bracing for highs in the 20s, temperatures in Phoenix are setting records highs. Locally, it was a record 87 on Monday, and another record 88 on Tuesday.
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Alleged drunk driver faces manslaughter charges
Church event is mainly for Gilbert's Highland High School students and teachers who knew her.
Death all too familiar | Another young girl gone
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Dream cut short | Funeral set for Friday

Boy, 3, at home alone; mom arrested
Police found a 3-year-old child home alone after his mother was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a car accident in Gilbert.

9-year term for drunk driver who killed teen
Raymond Kohan, the man responsible for killing Sean Andjuar, a 17-year-old high school band student in Chandler two years ago in a drunk-driving collision, has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Friends mourn man run over outside bar
Jereme Privett took his dying breath surrounded by friends and family in the parking lot of a Mesa restaurant, where police say he was “intentionally” rammed by the driver of a Hummer H2.

2 homes damaged in Gilbert fire
Gilbert firefighters are battling a fire that spread from one house to another late this afternoon.

Gilbert man sentenced in theft of airplane parts
Kevin Lee Parker, 41, who worked in Barrow, Alaska, has been sentenced to 5 1/2 months in federal prison for stealing airplane parts and selling them on e-Bay.

Funeral for teen killed in wreck set for Friday
A funeral will be held Friday for the Highland High School student who was killed in a traffic accident Saturday.

High temps won't last through the weekend
Valley temperatures, which have been hovering above normal, should drop by the weekend to the mid-70s.

Downturn may hinder snowbirds' spending
Don't count on winter visitors to save the local economy this year. They are returning, but not flocking, to the Valley, according to some RV park owners.

Highland teen's dreams cut short by fatal accident
Kelly Tracy, 16, died in a car accident on her way to perform with the Highland High marching band in the Gilbert Days Parade.
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Students helping others is Gilbert teacher's legacy
Teacher Chuck Day inspired his Highland Junior High students in the classroom and in his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. In turn, they found a creative way to honor his memory and help others.

Businesses, town partner to celebrate Veterans Day
The fourth annual Gilbert Veterans Day celebration was a small way fortown residents to recognize the sacrifice and service of our veterans.

Drugstore clinics provide care in a hurry
The clinics are staffed with nurse practitioners and are designed to treat minor illnesses and injuries.

Police, notMYkid warn families of drug dangers
Kids know where they can get drugs. They can find them in your medicine cabinet. They can trade their iPods or steal items from other kids to score a hit.

Gilbert band member killed in crash on way to parade
Police say an impaired driver triggered a crash Saturday that killed a 16-year-old girl and injured her brother as they drove to a parade.
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New Hope pastor decides it's time to leave the pulpit
After nearly 40 years of studying, practicing and preaching from the pulpit, the Rev. Richard Koerselman will finally take a seat among his peers.

Gilbert Historical Museum to expand hours, open 5 days
New Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule to begin in December.

Gilbert Days are here
Floats, marching bands and cowboys will make their way down Gilbert Road Saturday for the Gilbert Days Parade, which this year is a week before the rodeo.
Rodeo the rage | Long history | Sponsors step up
2007 parade | 'Days' of yore

Residents can weigh in on Gilbert school's name
Gilbert Public Schools has opened up naming its newest high school to residents by launching an online survey - an olive branch to those outraged by the board's choice of Campo Verde.
Complaints fly over school name
Campo Verde becomes battleground on Internet

Internet tool allows access to police accident reports
Residents involved in traffic accidents have a new way to access police reports that eliminates time-consuming trips to the department, Gilbert Police said.

Seniors enjoy benefits of CGCC Fitness Center
Campus opens gym to seniors for free or reduced tuition.

Foreclosures big player in Southeast Valley resale market
Nearly half of the Valley homes resold in October were due to foreclosures in which banks took back properties or bidders bought them from the bank.
Nearly half of Pinal resales due to foreclosures

Residents worried cheaper homes coming
Freeman Farms homeowners are worried about reports that the developer will replace current models with lower-priced versions.
Gilbert home values drop 20%

McCain easily won majority of Gilbert's 62% turnout
McCain swept all the precincts in Gilbert. Statewide, McCain won 53.8 percent of the vote.

State playoffs well-stocked with Gilbert teams
Gilbert sending two teams to the Class 5A Division I state football playoffs and two teams to the 4A-II state playoffs.

1 more adoptee makes it 13 kids for family
Forget The Brady Bunch. Ashley and Bob Gaede deserve their own sitcom, with three biological and 10 adopted children.

Allegiant finds niche as low-cost carrier
Analysts say Allegiant's unique business model allows it to grow, purchase more aircraft with cash and keep competition at bay.

Rodeo to rope in thousands
Gilbert Days is your chance to immerse yourself in the tradition of this once small town's Western roots.

Trial starts in wife's drowning death
Faylene Grant drowned in her bathtub in September 2001, but police and prosecutors say it was no accident. On Wednesday, her husband Douglas Grant went on trial, charged in her death.

Dog bites 2 boys in the face
The dog also bit a woman after it got out of its backyard through an open gate.

Police arrest robbery suspect who made bomb threat
Suspect is responsible for a series of pharmacy robberies in the East Valley, police say.

Family files 2nd lawsuit in Groscost's death
The widow of former state House Speaker Jeff Groscost filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court against doctors who treated him in the month before his death and a defibrillator company.

Restaurant, firefighters team up for kids
East Valley Chick-fil-A restaurants are helping make sure kids have a memorable Christmas.

Town council approves sign-walking regulations
Gilbert businesses have a new way of promoting sales and attracting customers with walking advertisements.

Magazine: Gilbert best place in Ariz. for kids
Business Week cites preserve, skate park, affordability and school performance among the reasons.

Higley teacher being investigated
A Higley High School teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while the southeast Gilbert school district investigates allegations of unprofessional conduct.

Coffee shops struggle to survive
For many consumers, that $4 cup of coffee is the first thing to go in a down economy. While some shops have gone under, others have retooled to survive.

Veterans give Higley students sense of duty
Higley High School on Monday held its first event recognizing veterans for their service.

Gilbert mom makes her own baby food
Kelly White of Gilbert isn't a professional chef, but she does want the best for her baby. So, she makes her own baby food at home.

Kia dealership closes
The stumbling economy has led to the abrupt closure of the Desert Kia car dealership in Gilbert.

Gilbert Days festival goes back decades
Gilbert Days celebrates the town's Western heritage, but the actual event has a rich history of its own.

'Wired' spotlights Gilbert company for its air-drop device
Stara Technologies was featured for its work on a gadget that can drop small amounts of cargo from a high-flying aircraft.

Continue to shop Gilbert as holidays approach
At this time of year, it's doubly important for Gilbert residents to keep their local merchants at the top of their must lists for holiday shopping.

Berman, ex-councilman file mayor papers
Incumbent Gilbert Mayor Steve Berman and challenger Dave Petersen, a former town council member, filed papers Monday for this spring's municipal election

Dist. 22 candidate says character helped him win
Laurin Hendrix says it's the character, not the politics that helped him win a House seat for District 22.

Food banks scramble to meet demands across Valley
Food banks are doing everything possible to keep the poor from going hungry as demand skyrockets from the slumping economy.

School wants to raise funds for flag football trip
Money would help team of troubled youth stay an extra day in Florida.

Mountainside Fitness expands
Gilbert founder grew up in Arizona.

Cold front moves into Valley
It is not expected to rain on Veterans Day parades Tuesday, according to the weather forecast at the Phoenix office of the National Weather Service.

Buddhists celebrate new temple in Mesa
The only international Buddhist temple in the state held its grand-opening ceremony on Saturday.

3 among hundreds who put lives on hold for country
Here are three stories of Southeast Valley men who put their lives, families, careers and educations on hold to serve their country through the armed forces.
Female American Legion post official recalls struggles

Satisfying sandwiches in Gilbert and elsewhere
Whether they're simple or elaborate, sandwiches remain a delicious staple of our diets. Here are a several Valley-wide options that should hit the spot.

Young kids get feet wet for riding at preschool pony class
Tiny Tots Horsemanship teaches the basics of basics of safety, horse care and saddling to little cowboys and cowgirls.

Reel in some fishing fun without leaving town
The urban-fishing program allows Valley dwellers to enjoy in-town fishing.

Gateway Ranch residents uneasy about plans for church
When Mary Magdalene Catholic Church moves onto the corner at the front of the Gateway Ranch neighborhood, there could be serious traffic problems, some residents say.

Make it a night of knights at Hale Theatre
Camelot storms into Gilbert with the hopes of restoring the original glory of the play.

Queen Creek rallies late to defeat Higley
Queen Creek scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win and secure a share of the region lead with Higley and Scottsdale Coronado.

Cards executive joins race for Gilbert mayor
Prospects for Gilbert's mayoral and council elections continue to change as the application deadline nears.

Children celebrate autumn with trip to Schnepf Farms
Spectrum Elementary 4-year-olds dazzled by the rides and pumpkin patch, enchanted with the goats, and amazed by fleet-footed pigs.

Nearly half of Pinal home resales due to foreclosures
Of the 3,355 recorded resales in the July-September period in Pinal County, about 1,515 were foreclosures.

Man, 92, gets new bike after community responds
John Fratangelo, the 92-year-old Gilbert man whose motorized bike was stolen last month, can finally get around on his own.
A look back: Stolen bike brings out good in Gilbert

Judge sets new goal for Highland Justice Court
Dan Dodge will have a heavy workload when he begins his job as a new justice of the peace in the first-ever Maricopa County justice court in Gilbert, set to open in January.

Roadwork noise rattles neighbors near Cooper Road
Resident says neighbors were not notified of any construction projects behind homes until they were up all night listening to it.

Felon accused in ID thefts of car dealership customers
A felon who is a former employee of a Gilbert car dealership is accused of stealing the identities of 121 customers, according to court records.

Campo Verde becomes battleground on Internet
The outcry over a name for Gilbert's new high school brings two things to mind: The governing board could have avoided much of the mess by asking the public for its ideas. And the comments are reinforcing stereotypes that Gilbert has tried to shed for years.

Sponsors stepping up for Gilbert Days
Despite weak economy, organizers are closing in on goal of raising $70,000, official says.
Festival kicks off Saturday with Pony Express ride

Ohio company acquires inventory of Gilbert engine manufacturer
Extex Ltd., a Gilbert-based maker of replacement engine parts, said this week it was acquired by Timken Co.

Results mean immigration still key issue
The re-elections of Joe Arpaio and Andrew Thomas show that illegal immigration is still a top concern.
Ariz. voter turnout short of record | Results | Map
GOP picks Burns to lead | Dems' spending didn't help

Complaints fly over school name
Responses about the name of Gilbert's new high school, Campo Verde, has led the school board to reconsider its decision.
From the Editor: Battleground on the Internet

R U ready 4 this? Mom, kids swap text messages
Gilbert mother likes having a constant line to the kids while they are away.

HOAs must be open with records, meetings
HOA Q&A: Arizona law is fairly clear when it comes to an association's ''information'' and ''meetings.''

Ariz. gas prices fall continue their decline
The statewide average is at $2.58 per gallon.

Pinal getting a new sheriff
Chandler police officer Paul Babeu beat incumbent Sheriff Chris Vasquez.
Complete results
How did Arizona vote? | U.S. votes | Lines in Ariz.

Dodge rolls in first Highland JP race
Republican Dan Dodge scored an overwhelming victory over Democrat James Gibides Jr. Tuesday night to become first Highland Precinct Justice of the Peace.

Incumbents retain Higley, Gilbert board seats
Gilbert voters decided Tuesday night to keep their incumbents on their respective school boards and narrowly pushed through a budget override that helps the Higley Unified School District pay for teachers and student programs.

Roundup of Arizona congressional races
Arizona Democrats proved 2006 was no fluke Tuesday, protecting two congressional seats won that year and picking up another in the 1st Congressional District.
How did Ariz. vote? | U.S. votes | Lines in Ariz.
Complete results

'Going out of business' a sign of the times
The signs saying ''Store closing!'' and ''Everything must go!'' are indicators of pressures retailers feel from tight-fisted lenders as well as consumers who are suddenly slamming the brakes on after years of splurging.

GOP holds Legislature
Republicans appeared to keep their hold on the state Legislature, beating back a heavily financed push from Democrats to widen their margins in the Statehouse.

Mayor's wife cites reconciliation; gets order dismissed
Court records show that Michelle Berman submitted documents last month to fully dismiss an order of protection she requested against her husband, Gilbert Mayor Steve Berman,

Gilbert, Higley kids vote in lesson on liberty
Gilbert and Higley schools join thousands of others around Arizona in holding mock elections Tuesday.

1,000-pound gate falls on worker's head
Victim airlifted to hospital after crews rescue man from underground Gilbert facility.

Gilbert hopefuls start preparing for spring election
As the fall elections wind down, candidates who have pulled nomination packets for Gilbert's town council and mayoral elections are nearing their filing deadline for the spring election.

Pony Express Ride to kick off Gilbert Days
Gilbert Days begins Saturday and features new activities leading up to the town's signature rodeo.

Business alarms topic of luncheon
The Gilbert Police Department and Chamber of Commerce will host the second of a four-part luncheon series that address business safety issues Thursday.

Women in shorts provide upscale grooming services for men
Knockouts offers full-service grooming, including cuts, color, manicures, waxing and massages. Each chair has its own TV and the stylists, all women, wear sports-themed T-shirts and shorts.

Higley schools expected to be busy voting sites
Higley school district officials are warning voters to beware of traffic and parking today if they are using polling places at the district's schools.

Circuit City closing 155 stores, pulling out of Phoenix market
Electronic retailer is closing about 20 percent of its U.S. stores - cutting thousands of jobs.
Blog: Circuit City couldn't compete with Best Buy

Program helps heart attack victims
Devices help firefighters determine much earlier if a patient is having a heart attack.

Heritage District a good reason to 'Shop Gilbert'
Come and enjoy downtown Gilbert, and ''keep your money where your house is.''

Water tower park closer to getting a name
Group's suggestion, Heritage Water Tower Plaza, still has hurdles to clear. Grand opening set for Saturday.

More speed cameras coming to area roads
100 cameras are expected statewide within a year.
Interactive map of new camera locations

School nurses facing budget ax
School districts are in a bind. When hiring registered nurses, they struggle to fill jobs because they can't offer salaries competitive with the ones at hospitals or clinics. And when faced with huge budget shortfalls, they tend to cut unfilled positions.

Class gets taste of SWAT tactics
Hostage demo part of eight-week stint in which Gilbert residents learn about police work.
Students put through hostage situation

Gilbert voters to decide school board, JP seats
Gilbert voters who will go to the polls Tuesday will have choices for school board seats and a new justice of the peace.
District 21, 22 candidates

Downtown marketplace facing credit crunch, traffic hurdles
Construction at the Gilbert Heritage Marketplace has stalled out since its site plan was approved in 2007.