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Accused 'Blue Collar Bandit' Set Free

A CBS 5 News investigation shows proof Chris Evans couldn't be the "Blue Collar Bandit." Less than 24 hours later, the U.S. Attorney sets him free.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:59:19 MST

Mail Collection Box Stolen In Phoenix

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of a blue collection box in Phoenix.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:48:02 MST

McCain: Dems To Pay Dearly For Health Care

Arizona Sen. John McCain is criticizing passage Thursday of the health care overhaul bill saying sleazy deals were cut behind closed doors.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:45:28 MST

Volunteers Vow To Rebuild After Fire

Habitat For Humanity volunteers say it's a tough blow, but they'll move forward and rebuild the homes destroyed in an early Sunday morning fire.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:39:04 MST

US Prosecutes More Illegal Immigrants

A record number of immigration cases were filed in federal court in fiscal year 2009.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:30:00 MST

Couple Loses Everything To Scammers

A Sun Lakes couple has lost its entire life savings and will soon lose the house they've lived in for 23 years.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:27:12 MST

Slain DPS Officer Laid To Rest

Almost a week after Department of Public Safety Officer Chris Marano was killed in the line of duty, friends and colleagues pay their last respects.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:40:53 MST

Woman Charged In DPS Officer's Death

A woman has been formally charged after a high-speed freeway chase in Phoenix resulted in the death of an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:16:25 MST

Mourners Remember Fallen Officer At Funeral

Funeral services are held for Chris Marano, the DPS officer killed during a high-speed pursuit on Loop 101.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:59:09 MST

Public Urged To Help Maranos Buy Home

A Valley real estate agent is trying to do what he can to help the widow and daughters of fallen Department of Public Safety Officer Chris Marano.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:27:50 MST

Is NM Man 'Blue Collar Bandit'?

FBI agents arrested the man they believe is the "Blue Collar Bandit" responsible for seven bank robberies; however, the man's fiancée insists he has an ironclad alibi.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:23:12 MST

Pump Prices Hold Steady For Holiday

Arizona gas prices dipped a penny from last week, just in time for the holidays.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:09:10 MST

Officials: Public Complacent About H1N1

Estimates released this week show about a quarter of Maricopa County residents have been immunized against the new H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:06:01 MST

Mining Company Reports Dust Violation

High winds during Tuesday's powerful southern Arizona storm blew dust from mine tailings into the community of Sahuarita.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:28:21 MST

Ex-Flagstaff Teacher Pleads Guilty In Sex Case

A former high school teacher in Flagstaff faces up to three years in prison and lifetime probation after pleading guilty to having sex with two teenage girls.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:05:39 MST

Man Faces Felony Charge In BB Gun Shooting

A Kingman man is facing felony charges after a 7-year-old girl was shot in the eye with a BB gun.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:38:22 MST

Boy OK After 2-Story Fall Onto Concrete

The 3-year-old boy and his twin brother were supposed to be napping when the toddler fell out the window, police say.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:18:40 MST

Hunters Find Human Remains

Yavapai County sheriffÂ’s deputies need help identifying human remains found Sunday by hunters near Camp Verde.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:40:38 MST

Dead Animal Dump Site Found Near Tucson

A grisly dead animal dumping site was discovered this week near Tucson, Pima County investigators say.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:17:11 MST

Equipment Recovered From Alien Hunter

Gilbert police recovered thousands of dollars worth of school-owned equipment from the home of a former technology director who resigned after it was discovered he had installed SETI@home software on 5,000 district computers.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:57:12 MST