Rate of early voting causes reduction in polling places

The rise in early voting has prompted Pima County to cut back on the number of polling places for the Aug. 28 primary election.

Power plant changes could strain Navajo Nation budget

Navajo Nation officials say plans to shut down three units at the Four Corners power plant could strain the tribal budget.

High ozone levels may continue through weekend

Friday will be the eighth day this year the Valley’s been under a high pollution warning. Continued high temperatures could lead to more ozone advisories through the weekend. 

Extreme heat, pollution advisories extended

The Valley's excessive heat advisory has been extended through Sunday, and Phoenix Firefighters are urging you to take steps to guard against the searing temperatures.

Tonto Forest still under bear restrictions

Tonto National Forest officials announced modifications of a temporary closure order which was enacted last month in response to three bear attacks in the Payson Ranger District.

Airline performance up on schedules, baggage

Good news for air travelers. You’re more likely to arrive on time with your luggage.

Maricopa County Attorney wants to see medical marijuana in court

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery says he’s eager to put Arizona’s medical marijuana law in front of a judge, as defendant or plaintiff. 

Desert culture and environment

A project called Desert Initiative: Desert One takes a look at the culture and environment in the nation’s four desert regions.

Capital punishment in Arizona

Two experts discuss the legal process behind capital punishment as well as misconceptions and concerns while handling capital trials.

Self-funded candidates in politics

An expert explains the pros and cons of self-funding for elections, and explains why some candidates choose to go the self-funded route.

Airline merger may move U.S. Airways from Tempe

A merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines would likely see the airline's headquarters land in Dallas rather than Tempe. An expert analyzes what this could mean for the Valley's economy.

Census already making changes for 2020

The 2020 Census is almost eight years away, but the Census Bureau is looking at lessons learned from the last census.

Figure reported in Davis-Monthan story was incorrect

Last week KJZZ reported a story about an increased number of training flights taking off and landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Loughner found competent, changes plea to guilty

Jared Loughner has pleaded guilty to 19 counts in the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded 13 others, including former-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Glendale businesses await mayor, city council elections

As Glendale voters prepare to elect a new mayor for the first time in nearly two decades, and new city council members, the city is dealing with several major issues: the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes and payments to run the city-owned arena, and a controversial sales tax increase to name just a few. But, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, some business owners still seem upbeat about the city’s future.

ASU astronomer part of crew posting Mars photos

Images from “Curiosity,” the latest Mars rover, have been beaming back to Earth since its landing Sunday night. Jim Bell is an astronomer with the ASU School Earth and Space Exploration.

Judge rules against "top two" primary initiative

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge says a proposed initiative to change Arizona’s primary election system is unconstitutional and will not be on November’s ballot.

O'Connor disappointed by drop in SCOTUS approval

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says it's disappointing for her to see the downturn in public opinion of the nation's highest court.

Survivor of Mesa Sikh murder calls for gun control

Seven people, including the gunman, are dead after a shooting broke out Sunday at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin.

Drought blamed for wild horse deaths on Navajo Nation

Wild horses on the drought-stricken Navajo Nation are fighting for their lives.


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