9 O'clock Jazz Special for 6/19

If you ever get out and about to hear music in Arizona, you know we have some amazing and talented musicians here.  Tonight I'll feature some of Arizona's finest, including Dennis Rowland, Dmitri Matheny, Fred Forney, Beth Lederman and Dave Cook.  Hear how good your neighbors are and find out where you can go and hear them play, tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

ASU awarded DOD bioterrorism contract

Arizona State University has received a multi-million dollar contract from the federal government. It will help develop a device for the rapid detection of infectious diseases. 

MAG looking for help for Valley homeless as temperatures rise

The Maricopa Association of Governments is asking for help, as it collects bottled water for its Heat Relief Network. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Herb Paine: Drowning by political neglect

What sane and responsible person leaves their baby unattended in a pool?

Looking back at the lending market to improve the future of real estate

Many financial experts say the nation’s slumping real estate market is the result of the loose lending policies of the 1990s and into this century.

Reaction swift to Obama Administration immigration announcement

President Barack Obama eased enforcement of immigration laws Friday, offering a chance for many illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.

Obama Administration: Gov. to stop deporting some young illegal immigrants, grant work permits

The Obama administration says it will stop deporting, and begin giving work permits to younger illegal immigrants. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert spoke with Dulce Matuz, President of the Arizona Dream Act Coalition, about the annoucement.

National forest seeks sandbag volunteers this weekend

Officials at the Tonto National Forest are looking for volunteers to help protect a site near Sunflower from flooding.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 6/18

  It's not a trumpet, it's not a trombone, it's got it's own unique sound and flavor and is loved by quite a few trumpeters. Monday night hear some masters of the Flugelhorn, Art Farmer, Clark Terry and Dmitri Matheny play the fat horn with the mellow sound tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. 

Elder Protection Day highlights ways to avoid financial abuse

Elderly people throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion each year due to financial exploitation.

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