August 2012 | KJZZ.org

Arpaio raises nearly three times as much money as opponents

Campaign finance filings show that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has raised almost $7.5 million dollars for his re-election bid.

Court of Appeals hears Glendale sales tax issue

The City of Glendale and a group trying to reverse a newly imposed tax increase are scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

The effects of pay-to-play on high school sports

Experts take a look at the effects on families and students when high schools charge them to play sports.

What makes a protest successful?

Three experts discuss why people protest and how the successes of protests are measured.

Former Arizona Rep. Patterson acquitted

A former state representative has been acquitted of domestic violence charges, about four months after being forced to resign his seat over the matter.

More on SB 1070 and Open Elections Act

KJZZ’s Jude Joffe-Block explains the most controversial provision of SB 1070 and debates around the provision. Jim Small, editor at Arizona Capitol Times, explains why the Open Elections/Open Government Act didn’t get on the ballot.

Florence water supply tests positive for E. coli

Residents in the Florence area are being asked to boil their drinking water or used bottled water until further notice.

Monsoon storms pelt Phoenix area

The Valley was slammed by a pair of thunderstorms last night. Sky Harbor Airport recorded four tenths of an inch of precipitation, but other communities in the state saw heavier rainfall and more.

Wayne Shorter

Sax player Wayne Shorter celebrates a birthday this week. He started with Art Blakey, and played and composed for Miles Davis before starting his own bands, including the fusion band Weather Report in the 70s. Hear this imaginative improvisor work the sax tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8.

New Release Special for 8/22

African guitarist Lionel Lueke, has added his unique flavor to the recordings of Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard and Wayne Shorter. His new release incorporates African clicks and jazz fusion licks. Hear it tonight on the 9 O'clock Special along with the music of Stevie Wonder from Yoron Israel's new CD, High Standards, and a tribute to Les Paul from Lou Pallo. Jazz awakes at 8!