Drug-trafficking ring in Tempe dismantled

Tempe police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration say they have dismantled a drug-trafficking organization that was operating in Tempe. 

Navajo, Hopi likely to be back in court on water rights

Navajo lawmakers have rejected a settlement that recognizes the tribe's rights to water from the Little Colorado River basin.

Voters to consider change to state's primary elections

The signatures are in. Arizona voters will consider a major change to the way the state holds its primary elections.

Jazz Special for Friday

Johnny Hartman's voice was so unique and beautiful that he was the only singer that John Coltrane wanted to record with.  Hear Hartman with Coltrane's quartet and with his own big bands and find out what makes his sound so special tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Southbound SR 143 to connect to Sky Harbor Boulevard

There’s a new entrance to Sky Harbor airport that’s ready to open Monday morning.

Father, sons suspected in shooting of ICE agent

A father and two of his sons are believed to have shot a federal agent in Texas

Judge in suit against Arpaio won't recuse himself

The judge in a suit against the Maricopa County Sheriff will not recuse himself, and the trial will go forward as scheduled. 

Americans as independent voters

Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson explains why he’s an independent and an advocate for open primaries.

You Let Some Girl Beat You? The Story of Ann Meyers Drysdale

Ann Meyers Drysdale recounts her experience being the lone woman to try out for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers -- two decades before the WNBA was formed.

A fond farewell to Terry Ward

KJZZ’s own Terry Ward tells Steve Goldstein about 26+ years of making public radio in the Valley. 


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