September 2012 | KJZZ.org

Billions spent to keep Fido healthy

Pet owners in the U.S. spent more than $13 billion on veterinary care in 2011.

Is Utah's senior senator too old?

Utah's 78-year old Senator Orrin Hatch, who's running for reelection this Fall, has faced criticism from his Democratic opponent that he's too old.

Lessons to learn from 'papers please' in Alabama

Judge Susan Bolton has allowed what's considered the most controversial part of Arizona's SB1070 immigration enforcement law to take effect.

Proposition 204: Should the state permanently raise its sales tax?

If it's approved by voters in November, Proposition 204 would make permanent a one-cent sales tax increase approved by voters in May of 2010.

Cochise County Sheriff dies in car accident

The sheriff of Cochise County along the Arizona border died in a single car accident Tuesday night. The circumstances are still unknown.

Pima County bat infected with rabies

A bat that was found outside Pima County Juvenile Court has tested positive for rabies.

AZ Court of Appeals: Mitchell will be on November ballot

Republican legislative nominee Darin Mitchell's name will appear on the November general election ballot after all.

Wednesday 9 O'Clock Special

What's hot? Who's cool? Where's the latest groove? Tonight hear this week's newest releases from the Brad Mehldau Trio, guitarist Lee Ritenour's "Rhythm Sessions," live soul jazz from saxman Maceo Parker with the WDR Big Band, and Kurt Elling sings from "1619 Broadway," the Brill Building Project. Jazz awakes at 8.

Seniors fill new urban housing developments

Urban living isn't just for hipsters anymore. Seniors are moving into the city's core along the Valley Metro light-rail line.

'Show your papers' provision of SB 1070 now in effect

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — A judge in Arizona ruled Tuesday that police can immediately start enforcing the most contentious section of the state's immigration law, marking the first time officers can carry out the so-called "show me your papers" provision.