New state bill looks to curb copper theft

Copper theft has been on the rise in Arizona over the past several years. New bills in the state legislature may help to curtail theft by making copper more difficult to resell.

Widespread ASU Computer Breach Prompts Shutdown

 Computer problems are plaguing Arizona State University this morning.  The school has been forced to shut down its ASURITE system, the one students and staff use to log into classes and access other online services. 

9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special for 1/19/12

It's all new releases tonight with singer Leah Natale swingin easy and flutist Holly Hoffmann's quintet taking a new turn.  Don't miss drummer and jazz legend Jack DeJohnette smokin' as usual on his new release "Sound Travels".  Keep up with the latest in jazz tonight on the 9 O'clock Special on K-Jazz.  Jazz awakes at 8!

With Eye on Arizona, Obama to Visit Phoenix

President Obama will be in Phoenix next week. His re-election campaign is focusing on Arizona, but pollsters are skeptical he’ll be able to win the state.

The Wright Way of Building

A designer ahead of his time, Frank Lloyd Wright left his mark across the valley. Even after his death he continues to be a prominent figure in the architecture and city planning that shapes Arizona.

Moving Forward With Medical Marijuana

Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services Will Humble talks about moving forward with Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Program. He explains possible roadblocks and an estimated timeline for opening dispensaries.

Beyond Sprawl: Rethinking the Southwestern Economy Town Hall

Following the Beyond Sprawl reporting series, KJZZ and Fronteras: The Changing America Desk hosted a Town Hall meeting on Jan. 17.

Is Real Estate Looking Up?

Real estate experts Mike Orr, creator of the Cromford Report, and John Wake of the website Real Estate Notebook talk about improvements they’ve seen in Arizona’s housing market…and the state finally recovering from the popped bubble.

Running for Senate

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona is running for the open U.S. Senate seat this year. Carmona hopes to solve problems so that the government serves the people.

California Citrus Threatened by Freeze

A hard freeze blanketed parts of California, threatening the nation's largest citrus market.


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