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Latino leaders react to Department of Justice report

Latino elected officials are reacting to allegations of civil rights abuse within the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. As KJZZ’s Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez reports, critics say the Justice Department’s announcement vindicates what they’ve said about the Sheriff’s office for years.

Arpaio critics feel validated after three-year investigation

KJZZ conducted interviews with several experts and officials to get their reaction to today's Department of Justice report on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The DOJ investigation revealed a pattern of wide ranging civil rights violations against Latinos.

Listen to the DOJ reveal findings of sheriff's office investigation

Listen to the recorded broadcast of the Department of Justice press conference Thursday.

Feds issue scathing report against Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

The U.S. Department of Justice levied charges of unconstitutional policing against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. The investigation into civil rights abuses by Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been going on for more than three years.

DOJ to announce findings of Arpaio investigation

PHOENIX (AP) - Federal authorities plan to announce their findings Thursday in a civil rights investigation of an Arizona sheriff's office accused of using discriminatory tactics in its signature i

Prosecutors asked to investigate senate recall signs

The Arizona Secretary of State’s office is asking state prosecutors to investigate who was behind mysterious campaign signs in the recall election of Senator Russell Pearce. The signs failed

Concerns About Arpaio and Changes on Horizon

Several political experts weigh in on Sheriff Joe Arpaio's apology for the mishandling of alleged sex crimes ...and whether or not he has the support necessary to retain his current position. Also, Ted Simons explains the reasons behind changes on PBS's Horizon.

Reaching for a Better Economy

Experts are becoming optimistic about Arizona retuning to a normal level of economic growth in the next couple of years...economists Jim Rounds and Dennis Hoffman join Steve Goldstein to talk about whether this optimism is rooted in reality.

Shelton Talks Bowl

Steve Goldstein talks about the upcoming Fiesta Bowl with executive director Robert Shelton. Shelton explains his role, the importance of bowl games, and the importance of divisions for higher education schools.

States Introduce More Immigration Bills in 2011, Enact Fewer

State legislatures introduced more bills dealing with immigration this year than last….but fewer measures were enacted. From Phoenix, Mark Brodie reports.

States' rights likely to be hot election issue

Arizona’s immigration law is scheduled to go before the United States Supreme Court in April. That’s just in time for a re-energized debate over state rights in the 2012 election. From Phoenix, Peter O’Dowd reports.

Governor feels clarification will come from Supreme Court

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is praising the United States Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on the state’s controversial immigration law. KJZZ's Peter O’Dowd reports.

KJZZ pledge drive winners announced

Congratulations to the contest winners of the KJZZ End of Year Pledge Drive.

Downtown Phoenix Businesses Await Suns New Season

Downtown businesses that rely on Phoenix Suns fans are welcoming the official end to the N-B-A lockout. Players were allowed to return to team facilities Friday.

Entrepreneurs shunning traditional storefronts for industrial space

In this economy, an empty warehouse doesn’t do much good -- unless you’re looking for a cheap place to open a business. Entrepreneurs have been shunning traditional retail storefronts in favor of industrial space. As Peter O’Dowd reports from Phoenix, city planners – and even some landlords – aren’t nearly as enthusiastic.

Senator Pearce Raised 3 Times More Money in Losing Effort

Former Senate President Russell Pearce spent more than a quarter million dollars in his bid to retain his seat. His latest campaign finance report shows Pearce received 31-thousand dollars in

Accountability In Comments

ASU professor of journalism Tim McGuire talks to Steve Goldstein about AZCentral.com's recent decision to change their online commenting system. McGuire discusses whether keeping people from making anonymous comments is responsible, and if there is value in anonymity.