WASHINGTON -- Sen. Jeff Flake’s vote against expanded background checks on gun sales earlier this month caused his approval ratings to drop, making him one of the “most unpopular” U.S. senators, a new poll says.

Congressional Republicans should call Obama’s bluff and insist that any immigration reform be contingent upon our borders being 100 percent secure — permanently. If they get fooled again, as in 1986, they deserve it. Furthermore, as a penalty for being in the country illegally, there should be a period of time that the person should not be allowed to vote. Now this idea was stolen from a powerful, influential member of the media, but I would lower the limitation to 15 years. Republicans: propose this idea to the President and let’s see just how compassionate these democrats really are.

Many artists with disabilities don’t get the chance to paint a mural on the side of a building.

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is coming to the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center this year, but “Singin’ in the Rain” might be a more appropriate production.

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is coming to the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center this year, but “Singin’ in the Rain” might be a more appropriate production.

Gerald Hayes stood by the door to the Cardinals’ locker room after their first preseason game in August, unconcerned about the knee injury that an hour earlier forced him to be helped off the field.

Gerald Hayes stood by the door to the Cardinals’ locker room after their first preseason game in August, unconcerned about the knee injury that an hour earlier forced him to be helped off the field.

A public meeting about the feasibility of putting a Western museum in downtown Scottsdale turned into a heated debate Wednesday, with gallery owners on one side and a consulting firm on the other.

A public meeting about the feasibility of putting a Western museum in downtown Scottsdale turned into a heated debate Wednesday, with gallery owners on one side and a consulting firm on the other.

Five players with ties to the East Valley have qualified through sectional play for next week’s U.S. Open.

Joe Greene may be the Cardinals' defensive line coach, but he is all about the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played there 12 years as a Hall of Fame defensive tackle, he coached there for four more.

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A state lawmaker wanting to drive prostitution off the streets and out of Arizona is pushing for tougher penalties against prostitutes and their patrons.

A state lawmaker wanting to drive prostitution off the streets and out of Arizona is pushing for tougher penalties against prostitutes and their patrons.

Organizers of the proposed Scottsdale Museum of the West announced Monday they have raised enough money in private donations to hire a museum director.

Competition? Call it opportunity.

Some of the busiest firefighters in Mesa have a new home.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Willie Nelson can add another award to his long list of accolades. Broadcast Music Inc. announced Thursday that it will bestow upon Nelson its icon designation during its 55th annual Country Awards Nov. 6 in Nashville.

Jesus Molina doesn’t remember much of what happened after he walked into an east Mesa Chase Bank little more than a month ago to withdraw cash from an ATM.

Kim Meagher no longer has the means to feed the retirees that live behind her Gilbert home.

Kim Meagher no longer has the means to feed the retirees that live behind her Gilbert home.