Arizona continues efforts to lure high-paying jobs

Arizona lost more than 300,000 jobs during the recession, and estimates suggest the state has gained only about a quarter of them back. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie and Devin Browne look at what kinds of jobs are filling the gap.

Memorial Day 9 O'Clock Special

Memorial Day originated after the Civil War, and commemorates soldiers fallen in battle. Monday night on the 9 O'Clock Special, an evening of boogie woogie and battle hymns featuring Gene Harris, Jimmy Smith, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles and more. Jazz awakes at 8.

Glendale fireworks ban takes effect

Another city is banning the use of fireworks. Glendale’s ordinance takes effect Friday just as the Memorial Day weekend gets under way.

Changes coming to Camelback Mountain

The popularity of hiking Camelback Mountain has for years strained relationships between area residents and hikers, but changes are coming that might ease that strain.

Phoenix Comicon: A more intimate geek experience

In Phoenix more than 30,000 people are expected this weekend for the 10th annual Phoenix Comicon which brings together science fictions buffs and comic book fans.

The Fronteras Vote 2012 Election Special

Changing demographics across the Southwest United States have redrawn political maps and are challenging assumptions about the electorate.

Lawsuit filed to stop transfer of mortgage settlement money

Housing advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday in Maricopa County Superior Court. They want a judge to stop the state from taking $50 million from a mortgage settlement to help balance the budget. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Celebrate Miles Davis Birthday this Friday!

Memorial Day weekend gets off to a great start as we celebrate the birthday anniversary of jazz legend Miles Davis. From "Kind of Blue," one of the greatest jazz albums of all time, to "Bitches Brew," Miles Davis was a visionary who led the evolution of jazz from haunting melodies and bop to the birth of the cool and electric fusion.  His ability to refashion himself and his music gave him superstar status that still makes him a fan favorite 21 years after his death. Jazz Genius Miles Davis tonight at 9.

John Proulx on 9 O'Clock Special

Tonight enjoy a preview of singer and pianist John Proulx who takes the stage 7:30 pm Friday, May 25th at the Tempe Center for the Arts as part of the Lakeshore Music Series. John has performed with Anita O'Day, Natalie Cole, Marian McPartland and Michael Feinstein. One of his compositions was featured on Nancy Wilson's Grammy-winning release "Turned to Blue." Find out more about the man whose piano playing swings and whose smooth voice recalls the cool sounds of a young Chet Baker. John Proulx tonight at 9.

More Arizonans expected to travel this Memorial Day than in 2011

More than 700,000 Arizonans are expected to travel this holiday weekend. And, if they all do, it would be around a one and a half percent increase over last year’s Memorial Day travel. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.


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