(StatePoint) It’s at the top of many New Year’s resolution lists -- quitting smoking. In fact, 15 million people try to quit smoking cigarettes yearly. Only 5 percent succeed when they use no support or go cold turkey. Moreover, the average smoker will attempt to quit up to nine times before successfully quitting.

Jan. 19, 2005 - A Mountain View High School hall monitor faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after being arrested by detectives from the Pima County sheriff's department Jan. 13.

This year seemed exceptionally long and laborious because of the incessant political advertisements and ongoing economic turmoil.

(BPT) - Most Americans know texting and driving is dangerous but it continues to be a problem, especially for young drivers. While 97 percent of teens agree that texting and driving is dangerous, 43 percent still admitted to continuing to do it, according to a recent survey.

(BPT) - Congratulations! You have made it through the holiday push – the parties are over, the house guests are gone and things are slowly returning to normal. You’ve spent the past months doing things for others – preparing meals, purchasing gifts, decorating the house, visiting friends and family – but now it’s time to do something for you and your health – quitting smoking.

Much of the golf world’s attention continues to center on the availability of Tiger Woods as the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Golf Championship nears its official kickoff in Marana on Feb. 25.

Jeff Piechura, who has been the chief of the Northwest Fire and Rescue District for 20 years, will leave at month’s end to take the top job at the fire department in Chula Vista, Calif.

In some of Milwaukee's poorest neighborhoods, nearly half of all adults are addicted to cigarettes, despite the fact that prices are nearing $9 a pack while many household incomes are below $15,000.

A 5-year-old girl who set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., on Friday raised more than $10,000 in the name of peace.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is one of the best players the organization has had in quite some time. Possessing the type of power that teams drool over at the catcher’s position, on June 29, 2012, Wieters jacked a ball so far that it actually left Camden Yards altogether.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu announced Friday he was dropping out of the GOP race in Congressional District 4. Instead, Babeu will be seeking reelection for his current seat.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is over, and the world must find something else to watch on TV. The banners are being pulled down, TV displays are being pulled off of mounts, and stands are being broken down. Within a few days the hundreds of video game developers and thousands upon thousands of gamers will be making their way home.  During three days, the slate of upcoming video games grows exponentially as developers like Ubisoft and EA showcase what they hope will be the best previews and gameplay trailers at the conference. This year’s E3 took place in Los Angeles June 11 through June 13.