Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas disbarred for ethics violations

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his former deputy Lisa Aubuchon were disbarred by the Arizona Supreme Court Disciplinary Panel for violations of ethics rules and misuse of power.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 4/10

Pianist, composer Herbie Hancock has done it all.  He's played with Miles, played acoustic, electric and everything in between.  Herbie is a groove master as you'll hear on Watermelon Man, but he is also a wizard at atmospheric sound and harmony as well, as you can hear on his Grammy winning tribute to Joni Mitchell, The River.   Hear the wonderful range and inspired ideas of Herbie Hancock tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

The Natural Sounds of Stanley Jordan

(Tempe, AZ) - Blaise Lantana talked with piano player and jazz guitarist, Stanley Jordan, about his 'State of Nature' project. Hear how his whole life lead to the creation of this CD and how a 12-year-old cellist came to be a part of the recording. Stanley also describes why he felt this project was one he needed to do.

Back-and-forth between DOJ, MCSO could lead to court

The war of words between the Department of Justice and Maricopa County officials continues.

House Ethics Committee to hear complaint against Patterson on Tuesday

The Arizona House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning, to hear the complaint against Tucson Independent Daniel Patterson. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Auto glass legislation opens competition, but could cost jobs

Until a rock hits your windshield, auto glass is something most of you probably never worry about. But a bill pending at the state capitol could affect who repairs your windshield and how much it will cost you.

Some city employee unions reach a deal, but police union holding out for full pay restoration

The labor unions that represent Phoenix city employees have ratified pay and benefit agreements, but the Phoenix police union has rejected the deal.

DHS Reports: Immigration officials did not mislead on jail ID system

The Department of Homeland Security says it did not mislead state and local law enforcement officials in allowing a system into jails that helps identify illegal immigrants with criminal records.

Latino Republican says don't pander on immigration

Former state senator Russell Pearce said recently that he and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney share the same beliefs on illegal immigration. Will that alienate some of the state’s conservative Latino voters? So be it, says one GOP supporter.

Tuition will be cheaper at ASU's new Lake Havasu City campus

Students attending Arizona State University’s newest campus will face a much smaller tuition bill than Sun Devils studying in Tempe


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