The Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association says violence has surged; Director Ryan Thornell says the union's rhetoric is creating an unsafe environment.
New state letter grades show 42% of Arizona schools earned an A, charters outpaced districts and Mesa's six comprehensive high schools all earned A's.
Police say an 18-year-old showing signs of impairment caused a five-vehicle crash near 19th Avenue and Evans Drive that killed Frances Horner, 76.
Police said four adults were affected by a nearby lightning strike near the school's bus drop-off Friday morning; all were conscious.