Flagstaff, AZ – Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for President Barack Obama's inauguration. Some of those witnesses were from northern Arizona, including Williams resident Patrick Lucas. He told Arizona Public Radio's Gillian Ferris Kohl what it was like to be part of such an historic celebration.

Phoenix, AZ – S.P. Bob Burns said today he's not interested in the possibility of raising taxes as a solution to the economic slump.

Phoenix, AZ – A Scottsdale firm has quietly dropped its appeal after losing the bid for the lucrative statewide photo enforcement contract.

Flagstaff, AZ – Arizona's first congressional district Representative Ann Kirkpatrick is finding her way around Capitol Hill. She's cast her first votes and been assigned to committees. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales talked to her about what it feels like to be sworn in after a long campaign.

Phoenix, AZ – Governor Napolitano wants to borrow money and reinstate the property tax in order to minimize the cuts which will be made to state universities

Phoenix, AZ – Republican lawmakers in charge of crafting the budget released proposals Thursday that could hit education hard

Flagstaff, AZ – State lawmakers are looking for ways to deal with the budget deficit. This week republican leaders proposed a 20 percent reduction to K-12 education over the next year and a half. The package also includes a 30 percent cut to Arizona universities. Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Kevin Brown told Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales this could be devastating.

Flagstaff, AZ – The National Transportation Safety Board released new information on last summer's helicopter crash over Flagstaff today. The docket includes transcripts, photos and NTSB reports. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.

Phoenix, AZ – A man seeking information from the Phoenix police department was refused certain details which he claims is public record

Flagstaff, AZ –
Researchers are gaining more insight into the uniquely complex system of communication among prairie dogs. Their "language" is so specific that it includes features such as the size, shape and speed of approaching predators - even down to the color shirt a hiker is wearing.