November 2012 | KJZZ.org

Final canvass of votes approved in Maricopa County, with possible election changes on horizon

The final canvass of votes in Maricopa County was approved Monday. Though the vote count is over, possible changes to the election system could be on the way.

Motorcycle club sues DPS, Coconino County Sheriff's office

A motorcycle club is suing the Department of Public Safety and the Coconino County Sheriff’s office for civil rights violations.

Judges to hear arguments on partial sweep of fund for homeowners

A three-judge panel is set to hear arguments on whether the state legislature had the right to take money out of a fund for struggling homeowners.

Truck driver imprisoned in Mexico since April returns to U.S.

The Dallas trucker detained for seven months in Mexico on charges that he tried to smuggle ammunition into the country is back in the United States.

Member of crew that ripped off drug smugglers to face sentencing

A man accused of robbing drug smugglers after they sneaked across the border into the U.S. will be sentenced next month.

Paul Desmond on 9 O'Clock Special

Paul Desmond once quipped that he wanted his alto sax to sound like a dry martini. His shaken not stirred lyrical style highlighted his 17 year stint in the Dave Brubeck Quartet and one of the most popular jazz tunes of all time, "Take Five." Some of his best work was also done in his quartet with guitarist Jim Hall. Tonight explore the life and music of one of the world's greatest sax players. Jazz awakes at 8.

Friday 9 O'Clock Special

The Valley jazz scene is alive and kicking with many talented and first rate musicians. Listen to local grooves tonight from Dennis Rowland, Jerry Donato, Armand Boatman, Joe Corral, Tony Vacca, Danny Long and more. Also find out about the Margo Reed Recovery Celebration set for Monday night at Kaziemierz World Wine Bar in downtown Scottsdale featuring her sister and brother Francine and Michael Reed, and many special guests. Jazz awakes at 8!

Holiday Jazz at 9!

Tonight hear all your favorite food songs. You'll hear Pass the Gravy, Frim Fram Sauce, Cookin' at the Continental, Back at the Chicken Shack and more fun tunes for your holiday evening. News until 9 tonight, then jazz to digest by.

Universities participate in flu pandemic drill Tuesday

Students from Arizona’s three universities will participate in a statewide flu pandemic exercise.

Arizona Justice Project turns attention to next high-profile case

The Arizona Justice Project is one of more than 50 agencies in the United States that has been working to free wrongfully convicted felons from prison. For more than a decade it’s set dozens of people free. The project recently helped an Arizona man accused of murder, and is now working on exonerating another.