July 2011 | KJZZ.org

Finding Connections Within a City's Directions

For the first time in almost two decades, the Phoenix mayoral election is considered a wide open race, with candidates who come from different regions of the city.

With that in mind, KJZZ is looking to profile the varied regions within Phoenix's city limits.

Wallow Fire Aftermath

Here and Now's Steve Goldstein talks to two experts about flooding concerns and the aftermath of the largest wildfire in Arizona's history, as well as the volatile relationship between humans and fire.

Was the All-Star game a grand slam for the Phoenix economy?

The All-Star Game brought visitors to the

Post Wallow Fire: Cattle may not Graze in Forest

Ranchers who lease forest land may not be allowed to graze cattle in areas burned by the largest fire in Arizona’s history. As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports in our series on the aftermath of t

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 7/13

One of the most delightful and spirited sounds in jazz is the Hot Club band. When Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli got together in Paris in 1934 they began a gypsy guitar and violin swingin' sound that is still loved today. Tonight we'll travel with Blaise Lantana from Prescott to Paris for some smokin' Hot Club jazz on the 9 O'clock Special.

Mesa Targets Convenience Store Crime

Politicians in Mesa say the city’s convenience stores have a crime problem.

Post Wallow Fire: Wildlife Looking for Food and Shelter

Residents in Eastern Arizona can expect more contact with wildlife following the worst wildfire in Arizona history.

All-Star Rosters Disappoint

Tonight is the 2011 All-Star game at Chase Field.

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 7/12

Hank Mobley, who was born in Georgia and raised near Newark, worked with Dizzy before he hooked up with the Jazz Messengers in the 50s. Although he recorded a number of sides for Blue Note, he was never as well known as his contemporaries John Coltrane and Stan Getz. Hear Hank's music tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Freezing University Tuition

New Arizona Board of Regents Chair Fred Duval says he wants to avoid raising university tuition. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein talks with Duval about how he plans to pull that off.