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Tripledemic is affecting Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Health officials around the country are talking about the so-called "tripledemic" of RSV, the flu and COVID-19. And Dr. Claire Nechiporenko of Phoenix Indian Medical Center shares those concerns.
Dec. 9, 2022
NewsCap: Can an independent Sinema win re-election?
This week saw talk of special legislative sessions and challenging the 2022 midterm results, and finished with a sitting senator's announcement of her departure from her party.
Dec. 9, 2022
Why this man wants to tattoo himself every day for a year
For even the biggest ink fans, getting a tattoo isn't something that happens every day. That's not the case for Noah Brady. The 20-year-old Tempe resident has been adding a new tattoo to his collection every day. And he’s not stopping.
Dec. 9, 2022
Arizona leaders react to Sen. Sinemas move to independent
Some of Arizona’s top Democrats are reacting to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s announcement that she has left the party.
Dec. 9, 2022
Sinema says shift to independent shouldnt be a surprise
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she now has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow voting majority in the Senate.
More Arizona politics news
Dec. 9, 2022
‘ZONAWOOD’ —The future of filming in Arizona
Arizona has a rich history of film and TV production from iconic westerns to famous horror movies—and even music videos. New tax incentives set to kick in next year promise to help expand on the history of filming in Arizona by securing the future of the state as a destination for the movie and TV industry outside of LA.
More Arizona business news
Dec. 9, 2022
Native American practices reduced fires over large areas
Although human-induced climate change is making wildfires more frequent and intense, natural cycles have sparked wildfires in the Southwest for centuries. New research examines how Native American cultural practices softened their impacts.
Dec. 8, 2022
Watered-down electoral reforms advance in Mexico
A proposal that would, in part, reduce funding to Mexico’s electoral agency is advancing through Congress. It comes after a more substantial reform had failed.
Dec. 8, 2022
Mayo Clinic performs heart transplant using new technology for the 1st time in AZ
A Lake Havasu City man recently became the first patient in Arizona to receive a heart transplant using “heart-in-a-box” technology.
Dec. 8, 2022
Coconino County asking FEMA for $30M in flood mitigation project funding
Coconino County is asking FEMA for about $30 million in grants to stop further flooding from the burn scars after this year’s devastating wildfires in Flagstaff.
Dec. 8, 2022
Why Phoenix council voted against a new self-storage business
A Phoenix City Council member went against staff recommendations and convinced all her colleagues to vote against a new business in her district.
Dec. 8, 2022
Ankle bone reveals one species of parrot used to call Arizona its home
It turns out, parrots aren't only found in rainforests or on a pirate's shoulder — at one time, they were native to Arizona, too.
Dec. 8, 2022
What the Respect for Marriage Act means for same-sex marriages
The U.S. House passed the Respect for Marriage Act 258-169 on Thursday, and the Senate approved it last week with a bipartisan 61-35 vote. The measure codifies protections for same-sex marriage into law, while also including some religious freedom provisions.
Dec. 8, 2022
Santa Cruz Countys sheriff criticizes Duceys shipping container wall
Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to stack shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico border has been met with criticism. Now, one border sheriff says if anyone tries to put the containers in his jurisdiction, he’ll have them arrested for illegal dumping.
Dec. 8, 2022
A Taiwanese semiconductor company is upping investments in AZ. What that means for the economy
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company says it’ll be expanding its investment in Arizona. To learn about this investment and what it might mean for the region and its economy, The Show spoke with economist Jim Rounds of Rounds Consulting.
Dec. 8, 2022
Maricopa County starting recount process for 3 election contests
Maricopa County has started the recount process for three races in the November general election that fell within the margin for an automatic recount.
Dec. 8, 2022
AZ Court of Appeals hears arguments for limiting early voting
The Arizona Republican Party is continuing to challenge a 1991 law that allows anyone to ask for and receive an early ballot for elections.
Dec. 8, 2022
SOAPBOX: Dishful thinking
On KJZZ's SOAPBOX, The Show turns over the the mic to listeners. For winter 2022, writers tackled the theme EATING CHRISTMAS. Writer Robrt Pela kicks off the latest essay collection with a very fishy tale.
Dec. 8, 2022
Phoenix approves $7.8M to add nearly 60 firefighters
Phoenix leaders approved $7.8 million to add 58 firefighter positions during Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
Dec. 8, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and left behind an American jailed for nearly four years in Russia.
Dec. 8, 2022

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