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Valley Cities Work Together....Sometimes

New Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton this week called for Valley cities to work together…saying the metro area would sink or swim as a region. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, that sentiment is shared by the leaders of other Valley cities….to a point.

Headed to court? MCSO and DOJ at odds

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Justice are threatening to sue each other over an agreement to resolve racial discrimination claims. MCSO agreed to work with

Mesa Close to Landing New University

The city of Mesa might be home to the newest campus of Benedictine University, a private Catholic school.

A Safeway In Arizona

It has been nearly a year since Jared Lee Loughner opened fire on a public meeting held by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Mark Brodie talks to senior writer for the Tucson Weekly Jim Nintzel about the events of that day, and what Tucson is doing for the anniversary of that event. Author and journalist Tom Zoellner, a friend of Giffords, sits down with Steve Goldstein to talk about his efforts to give context to the tragic Tucson shootings.

New Mayor, New Year

Mark Brodie sits down with Phoenix City Council member Jim Waring to talk about Mayor Greg Stanton's inaugural address...and takes a look forward at politics in Phoenix. Brodie also talks to Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane about Phoenix's new mayor, the relationships between cities, and efforts to improve Arizona overall.

Sporting Image

Steve Goldstein talks to Board of Regents member Rick Myers about the business behind college football, budgeting sports at a university, and why athletics are important in the big picture of a university's image. Richard Lapchick, director of the Devos Sports Management program at the University of Central Florida also joins the discussion.

Sheriff's office pledges continued cooperation with DOJ, but wants proof of findings

In a 29-page letter, the sheriff's office asked for the facts and information regarding specific allegations in the Department of Justice report.

Stanton Sworn in as Phoenix Mayor

Greg Stanton took the oath of office today, becoming mayor of Phoenix. And, he’s talking about ideas that go beyond Arizona’s capitol city. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Phoenix mayor to be sworn in today

Phoenix will inaugurate a new mayor for the first time in eight years.

Illegal Immigration to Again be on Legislative Agenda

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments later this year over Arizona’s immigration enforcement law, SB 1070. But legislative leaders say that likely won’t stop lawmakers from debating more bills dealing with illegal immigration. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

New state law limits collection of money from housing developments

Cities and towns in the Southwest have long relied on development fees to fund their growth. Now a new law in Arizona restricts how much development money cities can collect, and what they can use that money for.

Phoenix parking changes could help drivers keep their change

Parking on the street in downtown Phoenix is going to get easier in 2012. The number of hours people have to pay to park could be reduced and more user-friendly parking meters could be in place a year from now.

Hopi tribe wants Tuba City landfill cleaned up

The Hopi tribe is tangled in a legal battle with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. At issue is a dump the federal agency operated for 50 years near Tuba City in Northern Arizona.

New year means new minimum wage in Arizona

Many Arizona workers are getting a pay raise. The state’s minimum wage goes up today to $7.65. KJZZ’s Al Macias explains.

Closure of detox center could lead to exposure deaths near Navajo Nation

Police in Page, Arizona, are worried about people freezing to death after a detox center on the border of the Navajo Nation closed.

Ram roundup expected to help wildlife after Wallow Fire

Arizona Game and Fish is working to reintroduce Rocky Mountain Big Horn rams to the herd after the Wallow Fire.

In Texas, a push to stop scammers targeting immigrants

The logjam in Washington over immigration reform has led to an unintended consequence: Fraud. For years, the federal government in San Antonio has targeted so-called “notarios,” or scammers who promise miracles to immigrants who need legal papers.

Sweat lodge tragedy highlights lack of self-help industry regulations

Few, if any, standards safeguard the self-help industry. And that led to tragedy for three people who died in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony in 2009.

CPS Task Force Suggests Reforms

Governor Jan Brewer is reviewing recommendations for improving Arizona's Child Protective Services system. Brewer had created a task force to address problems within CPS.

AZ Lawmaker: Next Budget Won't Have Any Cuts

One of Arizona’s main budget-writers says he doesn’t expect any more spending cuts in the budget for the coming fiscal year. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.