April 2012 | KJZZ.org

Former Phoenix Suns coach honored

The Phoenix Suns are making former Coach John MacLeod the 13th member of the organization's Ring of Honor. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports.

Endangered frogs going home after wildfire evacuation

The Chiricahua leopard frog is returning home. The rare amphibian was evacuated last summer when its habitat was destroyed by a mudslide in Southern Arizona.

AZ Senate approves booster seat bill

A bill that would require booster seats for some Arizona car passengers is advancing in the state legislature.

Experts: Arizona is leader in anti-abortion legislation

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer last week signed a bill into law that will generally ban abortions after 20 weeks. Her move came over objections that the bill amounts to the state practicing medicine. And, some experts say the bill shows that Arizona has become a national leader in the anti-abortion movement. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Bringing Silicon Valley to the Valley of the Sun

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is trying to recruit companies from Silicon Valley that may want to expand or relocate. Two experts respond to the efforts and what Stanton will need to do make the venture successful.

Meet the candidates for Tempe mayor

This May two candidates will appear on the ballot to replace Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman. Michael Monti and Mark Mitchell talk about their histories with Tempe and their plans for the city’s future.

Candidates chosen for Congressional District 8 special election

Ron Barber, aide to former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffrods, ran unopposed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Jesse Kelly, who narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010, won the Republican nomination. Kelly talks about the upcoming election, and Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly analyzes the campaign tactics of Barber and Kelly.

9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special for 4/18/2012

Whether you want to hear the latest from jazz legends like Ahmad Jamal and Sonny Rollins, or you want to discover a young virutoso on their first CD, you'll want to listen every Wednesday night when Blaise Lantana features the latest new jazz releases on the 9 O'clock Special. You just might fall in love with someone you've never heard before.

Gov. Brewer vetoes gun bill

Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry guns into public buildings, unless they were secure facilities with storage lockers and signs. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Voter registration won't change despite Court of Appeals ruling

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday on an Arizona law that requires voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register to vote and when they cast their ballots.