June 2012 | KJZZ.org

Power lines in the path of Poco Fire

The Poco fire burning outside of Young, Ariz. doubled in size overnight as firefighters were dealing with gusty winds and high temperatures.

The science of spinning a story

Jason Rose, head of Rose Moser Allyn Public & Online Relations, is considered by some to be the king of spin in Arizona. He explains his job and the decisions made by public figures in Arizona.

Explaining the impact of SB 1070

Chris Moncayo, vice president and general manager of Entravision Communications, explains why 23 media outlets decided to simulcast a program about Arizona's SB 1070.

Reactions to Obama's immigration executive order

Republican Congressman David Schweikert and Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva react to President Obama’s decision regarding so-called Dreamers, or young illegal immigrants. Two experts also comment on the reactions from the GOP and answer listener calls.

Poco Fire smoke causing Valley haze

The haze over the Valley this morning could be dissipated by early afternoon. Shifting winds blew smoke from the Poco Fire, burning in the Tonto National Forest near Young, to the Valley. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Special for 6/20

Tonight keep up with what is new in jazz. There's a fun new release with banjo player Bela Fleck and piano genius Marcus Roberts, and it's an eclectic and inspiring combination. We'll hear the romantic Gypsy band, Pearl Django, back with more enchanting music on their new CD "Eleven" and some down home hard bop grooves from Detroit trombonist Curtis Fuller. It's a wonderful variety of new music on the 9 O'clock Special tonight on K-Jazz. Jazz awakes tonight at 8.

Less snowfall leads to little water run-off

This past winter may not have been the driest in Valley history but it was in the top twenty. Salt River Project says the La Niña weather pattern meant little snowfall in the mountains and light runoff for the lakes and rivers.

U.S. House approves bill to block Glendale casino

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that aims to stop a planned casino in the West Valley. The measure allows the Tohono O’Odham Nation to develop the land it bought near 91st and Northern Avenues, but prohibits putting a casino there. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Poco Fire has grown, but not spreading quickly

The Poco Fire burning near Young, Ariz. has grown to 3,700 acres, although Fire Information Officer Deryl Jevons says the blaze is not spreading as quickly.

Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport expansion plan revealed

Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport officials unveiled an expansion plan Monday that would allow the airport to increase its passenger load to three million by 2017.