Al Macias
Managing EditorAl Macias (Phoenix) is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience in broadcast news reporting, production and management. He was part of the management team that launched the KNXV newsroom in 1994 and oversaw its growth from a staff of 20 to more than 60 in less than a year. He also served in multiple management roles at KPNX-TV from 1981-1994 and as an assignment editor and manager for KTVK, both in Phoenix.
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Supporters and opponents of Arizona’s anti-illegal immigration law battled at a congressional hearing Tuesday. -
The legal fight between the Department of Justice and Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has returned. The dispute stems from alleged civil rights violations by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. -
The Asian population in the United States grew at a faster rate than any other group - including Latinos - over the last decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The data also shows that 46% of the Asian population lives in the western U.S. -
Officials have forcibly medicated suspect Jared Lee Loughner because they said he posed a danger at the prison. Defense attorneys argue that prosecutors have not shown Loughner’s mental condition can be improved so that he can go to trial. -
The men left behind a campfire they thought had burned out. When they returned, they spotted the smoke and fire, which led to one of the largest wildfires in state history, according to court records. -
Enough signatures have been gathered to hold a recall election. Opponents are challenging the signatures, claiming there are irregularities and say the election should not be held.
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