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Shoe insole with GPS device helps Alzheimer's, dementia, autism patients

A California company says one of its products can help find lost Alzheimer's, dementia and autism patients through a GPS tracking device in the insole in their shoes. → Read More

Early diagnosis is 1 weapon in HIV battle, says Scottsdale health adviser

A Valley health consultant said education and early diagnosis were important when it comes HIV. → Read More

New digital system lets parents know if their baby needs a diaper change

The Lumi By Pampers Connected Care System, which electronically alerts of a diaper change, was featured recently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. → Read More

Trucking companies need more drivers due to strong economy

If you’re currently out searching for a job, the trucking industry has a big “Help Wanted” sign out right now due to a shortage of drivers. → Read More

Vietnam veteran involved in dispute over Military Honor Park in Coolidge

A dispute involving a Vietnam veteran over a memorial to fallen soldiers that he created is causing controversy in a small town south of Phoenix. → Read More

Off Central: Arizona girl selected for MLB's Trailblazer series

This upcoming weekend is Jackie Robinson weekend in Major League Baseball, honoring the Brooklyn Dodger who broke baseball’s color barrier when he entered the major leagues in 1947. → Read More

Off Central: Phoenix man works as auctioneer for more than 30 years

Rowland Hill, a Phoenix resident, said he has been an auctioneer for more than 30 years, but that he has never worked a day in his life. → Read More

Book tells stories of retired numbers of Arizona high school athletes

Scott Hanson has been an Arizona high school baseball umpire and football referee for 30 years. He's written two books about Arizona High school sports. → Read More

Phoenix singer to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration

A Valley singer will have a front-row seat to Donald Trump's inauguration -- and all the events surrounding it -- in Washington, D.C. this week. → Read More

Arizona creates program to help deaf people get emergency information

Arizona emergency officials developed E.R.I.C., a new program to help deaf and hard-of-hearing people receive information in emergency situations. → Read More

After Trump tweet, Phoenix-area mayor wants budget meeting on F-35 jets

A Phoenix-area mayor said she wants to meet with the budget planners of the F-35 jet after Donald Trump tweeted that costs have run out of control. → Read More

Expert predicts Phoenix and Tucson will have growing economies in 2017

An Arizona economist thinks that Phoenix’s economic future looks bright heading into the new year. → Read More

Flake introduces bill to fire all felons working within VA health care system

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) introduced a bill this week that would require the VA Health Care System to fire all employees with a felony conviction. → Read More

Scottsdale school offers students chance to learn Mandarin

A Valley school is about to offer a new way for students to learn Mandarin. → Read More

Phoenix is top city for hate crimes in Arizona

A report by the FBI shows there were 276 hate crimes reported in Arizona in 2015. The vast majority of those crimes happened in the state’s capitol city. → Read More

ASU offers program to encourage students to become teachers of the future

Arizona State University is working with Valley high schools to encourage students to pursue a career in education through Aim 2 Teach. → Read More

VA to offer online appointment scheduling soon

Six million veterans will soon be able to use an app on their phones, tablets or computers to schedule appointments with their primary care doctors. → Read More

Devalued peso makes Mexico cheaper vacation for tourists from U.S.

Now may be a good time to take a trip to Mexico. → Read More

Bisbee is home to oldest football/baseball stadium in the United States

The Bisbee High School Pumas play their home games at Warren Ballpark, which was built in 1909, making it the oldest dual stadium in the country. → Read More

DPS director: Medical marijuana in Arizona is a joke, lie

The head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety is against Proposition 205, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. → Read More