July 2012 | KJZZ.org

Hepatitis C scare could affect hundreds of patients

Health officials here in Arizona are urging hundreds of people to seek testing for hepatitis C.

New U of A medical school building promotes collaboration

The University of Arizona College of Medicine in downtown Phoenix debuts a new building today. U of A President Ann Weaver Hart is set to tour the $100 million facility that aims to change how medicine is taught.

Latino protesters march against racial profiling

Hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Phoenix on Sunday against Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070.

New booster seat law to take effect Thursday

Hundreds of new laws will take effect this Thursday in Arizona, and among them is one that will require auto booster seats for kids younger than 8 years old or under 4'9" tall.

Medical Examiner rules mysterious courtroom death a suicide

The autopsy of a former Wall Street trader who mysteriously collapsed in court and later died was released Friday.

Officials looking to reduce suicides on Hoover Dam bypass bridge

Nevada transportation officials are looking at ways to reduce the number of suicides at the Hoover Dam bypass bridge after a fourth person jumped into the Colorado River from the 900-foot-high bridge.

Jazz awakes at 8

Whether you like the modern sound of Pat Metheny or the classic groove of Jimmy Smith, you'll hear the best jazz weeknights on KJZZ! You'll enjoy your old friends like Coltrane and Miles and you just might fall in love with someone new like harpist Carol Robbins. Don't miss the fun when jazz awakes at 8.

Hank Jones

Jazz master Hank Jones lived from 1917 to 2010 and played music for over 75 years. He was the oldest in his musical family, with brothers Thad and Elvin following in his jazz footsteps. Hear the eloquent lyrical style of pianist Hank Jones Monday night on the 9 O'clock special, and you'll be surprised at who he has played with.

Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon is the comeback kid for all the times he restarted his career. He came on the scene in the 40s with Billy Eckstein, lost his way in the 50s and came back in the 60s with his own sound and style. When he returned again in 1976 after living in Europe for a decade he got standing ovations from the crowds. Hear why Dexter Gordon was so loved tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8.

GPEC protests US solar tariff on China

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council has launched a formal protest against US tariffs on Chinese solar manufactures.