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AZ scientists find rare example of menopause in chimps
Aside from humans and some whales, most female mammals don’t live long past the end of their reproductive years. A new study involving ASU and UA finds a surprising exception to that rule – one that could shed light on why menopause evolved in humans.
Oct. 30, 2023
Q&AZ: Why isnt there an Exit 6 going northbound on SR 51?
Through KJZZ’s Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked: Why isn’t there an Exit 6 going northbound on Arizona State Route 51? It all comes down to naming conventions and location.
Oct. 30, 2023
Sedona explores safe parking for unhoused residents
The city of Sedona is looking at opening a safe place to park for unhoused locals who are working in the area and living in their cars.
Oct. 30, 2023
Scientists may know how Earth got a pseudo-moon
Two years ago, KJZZ reported that Kamo'oalewa — a space rock co-orbiting the sun with the Earth — likely came from the moon, rather than from asteroids orbiting beyond Mars, as is typical. Now, University of Arizona scientists have explained how this surprising event might have occurred.
Oct. 30, 2023
ASU professor provides insight on social media misinformation
While social media serves as a conduit for current events, it can also be a hotbed for misinformation. Recently, the European Union announced its investigation of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Oct. 29, 2023
Mesa opens new self-service library in Monterey Park
Mesa has opened a new self-service library in the city. Saturday’s grand opening also highlighted the expansion of the city’s Monterey Park where the library is located.
Oct. 29, 2023
After 2 road games, D-backs are back in Phoenix
The Arizona Diamondbacks started the World Series on the road against the Texas Rangers. After two games, the D-backs play at home in Phoenix on Monday night.
Oct. 29, 2023
Large fire breaks out at recycling and landfill business in south Phoenix
Firefighters and other agencies responded to a large fire at a three-story recycling and landfill business in south Phoenix on Saturday afternoon. The blaze caused multiple road closures.
Oct. 28, 2023
DOT disburses $1.6M in road safety funding for 2 tribal communities
The Safe Streets and Roads for All program has disbursed federal funding to the Navajo Nation and Hualapai Tribe. And Arizona's six grantees have been collectively allocated more than $3.1 million in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Oct. 28, 2023
Arizona deputies head to Cochise County for Operation Safe Streets II
Sheriff’s deputies from counties across Arizona are being sent to Cochise County to crack down on drug and human trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border. The participating sheriffs said they want to stop crime before it can reach their counties.
Oct. 28, 2023
Vote in KJZZ
See this year's creations from staff of KJZZ and the Division of Public Service (and friends) for the annual pumpkin decorating contest.
Oct. 28, 2023
Hacker gets 30 months in prison for nearly $1 million cryptocurrency scam
A federal judge in Arizona on Monday gave a Florida man 2-and-a-half years in prison for conspiring to commit computer fraud and steal cryptocurrency.
Oct. 27, 2023
Tempe raises the age to buy tobacco products to 21
Tempe is raising the legal age to buy cigarettes to 21, and retailers will have to pay for an annual license to sell tobacco products. But some advocates want the City Council to make sure there’s enforcement.
Oct. 27, 2023
Tempe creates Community Enhancement Division to handle code enforcement
The city of Tempe has a new Community Enhancement Division to handle code enforcement. As part of its duties, the division will regularly inspect and enforce alley cleanliness and safety.
Oct. 27, 2023
New course teaches programming to female inmates at AZ state prison
The first group of eight female inmates at the Arizona state prison in Perryville has completed a programming course through Arizona State University. It’s part of a bigger program focused on teaching skills to women in prison that can serve them in the job market upon their release.
Oct. 27, 2023
Cruise suspends autonomous driving services nationwide
General Motors’ robotaxi service Cruise is suspending driverless operations across the country. Last December, the company started offering services to a small number of people in Phoenix.
Oct. 27, 2023
Arizona gas prices fell 15 cents on average in the last week
Prices cool as refinery problems and heat come to an end.
Oct. 27, 2023
100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge starts Nov. 1; Maricopa County offers prizes
The annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge is coming up. The Parks and Recreation program challenges those in Maricopa County to explore the over 500 miles of the regional park system’s trails, and there’s even a grand prize up for grabs.
Oct. 27, 2023
This woman turned her love of Victorian artifacts into a traveling museum
Sarah Kennard of Glendale has always loved what people might consider weird or spooky. She has spent years collecting items and replicas of items from the Victorian era. Earlier this year, Kennard started Flitter Mouse Traveling Victorian Museum.
Oct. 27, 2023
Mexican mother on quest for vengeance against cartel in Fear is Just a Word
New York Times journalist Azam Ahmed's book tells the story of San Fernando and one mother there who went on a crusade to track down the men who killed her daughter in the midst of that cartel violence.
Oct. 27, 2023

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