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AZ Military Museum has been temporarily closed due to a dispute
The Show spoke with reporter Stacey Barchenger about a dispute over the Arizona Military Museum.
Nov. 28, 2023
Hobbs office touts Arizona clean energy economy after meeting with business leaders
The Hobbs administration met with business leaders behind closed doors Monday to discuss ways to grow Arizona’s clean energy economy.
Nov. 28, 2023
Electric vehicle owners in Phoenix can rent out their charging stations on new Buzze app
The Show spoke with Matt Dean, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of California Irvine, about a new app, Buzze, that is working to help make more EV chargers accessible.
Nov. 28, 2023
Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms
A blanket of bright green alfalfa spreads across western Arizona's McMullen Valley, ringed by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert sun.
Nov. 28, 2023
AZ manufacturer recalls product over Aspergillus
An Arizona marijuana establishment has voluntarily recalled specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus. This is the second recall of marijuana products due to the fungus this year.
Nov. 27, 2023
Arizona will open a psilocybin research grant application window soon
The Arizona Department of Health Services will open a grant application window in about a month for research institutions interested in conducting studies which measure the efficacy of psilocybin mushrooms.
Nov. 27, 2023
Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine
As Congress returns to session this week, lawmakers will be trying to forge an agreement on sending a new round of wartime assistance to Ukraine. But to succeed, they will have to find agreement on an issue that has confounded them for decades.
Nov. 27, 2023
Phoenix, Flagstaff are among the most expensive U.S. cities for renters
A new report from the real estate analysis firm Construction Coverage finds Arizona is now the 10th most expensive state for renters.
Nov. 27, 2023
Q&AZ: How much debris is the Fiesta Mall demolition creating?
Mesa’s Fiesta Mall has been undergoing demolition since July. Through KJZZ’s Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked: How much debris the former mall is creating? And where does it all end up?
More Q&AZ questions answered
Nov. 27, 2023
Cardinals and stadium owner sue Glendale over parking garage plan
The Arizona Cardinals and the owner of State Farm Stadium want a judge to block Glendale from letting the developer of a nearby unfinished resort build a parking garage. A new lawsuit against the city says there’s a thread-the-needle construction timeline to avoid conflict with major sporting events.
Nov. 25, 2023
Arizona among highest number of salmonella cases in cantaloupe recall
The CDC says the number of people sickened has doubled in a Salmonella outbreak tied to whole and pre-cut cantaloupes.
Nov. 25, 2023
Retailers hoping for lucrative Christmas season, changing return policies
Arizona retailers are hoping for a lucrative Christmas shopping season this year, while return policies are changing for some stores.
Nov. 24, 2023
Horse racings future in Arizona remains uncertain
The future of horse racing in Arizona is up in the air — multiple race tracks across the Valley are struggling financially. The uncertainty of when and where to hold races has affected thousands of workers in the horse racing industry.
Nov. 24, 2023
Arizona cities, groups promote ‘healthy giving’ during holidays
This time of year, many cities and nonprofits encourage "healthy giving" to help unsheltered people.
Nov. 24, 2023
Sky Harbor traffic going smoothly morning before Thanksgiving
The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, but Sky Harbor got through the morning without any major hiccups.
Nov. 22, 2023
Sky Harbor concession workers strike amid holiday rush
Airport concession workers are concerned their employer is automating their jobs, shifting toward self-serve kiosks and QR codes.
Nov. 22, 2023
Mesas economic development director is retiring after 16 years
The Show spoke with Mesa's Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak, as he is set to retire, about how Mesa has changed over the years.
Nov. 22, 2023
Miracle Mile Deli in Phoenix bucks Thanksgiving to-go meals trend
Market research firm Technomic said fewer consumers will order ready-made Thanksgiving meals and sides, but local demand remains strong.
Nov. 21, 2023
A look at one of the biggest airport art programs at Sky Harbor
The Show spoke with the Phoenix Airport Museum Director Gary Martelli about art and exhibits at Sky Harbor International Airport.
Nov. 21, 2023
Hand-roasting Pima 60-Day Corn is hard, but essential to preserve heirloom products
Ramona Farms, one of Indian Country’s leading commercial Native-owned farms, is safeguarding their community’s culinary heritage of heirloom products made with one of the world's fastest growing corns through commerce on the Gila River Indian Reservation.
Nov. 21, 2023

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