News of the day, behind the scenes and more!
LATEST NEWS
The annual dental clinic sponsored by Arizona Dental Association Cares Foundation (AzDA Cares) at the State Fairgrounds had reached capacity by noon Friday. Organizers said many people under the federal poverty level put off dental care due to cost.
Dec. 8, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs plans to send National Guard troops to the Arizona-Mexico border if the Biden Administration does not reopen the Lukeville Port of Entry soon.
Dec. 8, 2023
Two years after floods devastated Gila Bend, the town is celebrating a milestone in its rebuilding process — reopening the Gila Bend Unified Softball Field.
Dec. 8, 2023
The state Supreme Court will decide whether nearly all abortions are illegal in Arizona with only six justices. And that leads to the possibility of a 3-to-3 tie.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Maricopa Association of Governments is developing a climate action plan for Maricopa and Pinal counties. The idea is to develop measures to reduce pollution and improve air quality in those counties.
Dec. 8, 2023
This week marks the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and a remembrance ceremony will be held Saturday at the state Capitol.
Dec. 8, 2023
Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker Aaron Lieberman joined The Show top talk about the closing of a key border crossing in Arizona, the decision to not replace an Arizona Supreme Court justice who’s recusing himself over abortion laws and more news of the week.
Dec. 8, 2023
The holiday shopping season is underway, but buyers beware. Thousands of cloned gift cards have been seized in Arizona.
Dec. 8, 2023
Lower-than-expected gas prices are continuing across the state.
Dec. 8, 2023
The West is rife with myths — from cowboys and gunslingers in a lawless wasteland, to the idea that land is endless and free. All of that comes up in Betsy Gaines Quammen’s new book, "True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America."
Dec. 8, 2023
Christmas music is one of those things that can inspire very strong feelings. From when we start listening each season to just what makes for the perfect holiday tune, there’s a lot to debate. But for KJZZ contributor Robrt Pela, there’s simply no contest. Give him the oldies.
Dec. 8, 2023
You’ll soon be able to get those unlimited breadsticks without having to book a flight. The fast-casual restaurant Fazoli’s is opening its first street-side location on Dec. 12 in Mesa.
Dec. 8, 2023
In the area of energy, some companies and nonprofits are taking matters into their own hands — installing solar panels and battery storage units. That’s the case for one Tucson church, which created its own microgrid. But, the motivation for Shalom Mennonite Fellowship went beyond reliability and cost.
Dec. 8, 2023
A task force convened by Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is seeking several legislative changes to improve school safety by addressing a shortage of safety officers and mental health professionals in schools
Dec. 8, 2023
The chairman of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, who represents 20 sovereign Pueblo Nations in New Mexico and Texas, attended this week's third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, thanking President Joe Biden and his administration for gifting his communities “a seat at the table.”
Dec. 8, 2023
The sense of urgency behind a bill to fund the Ukraine war effort is reverberating all the way here to Arizona, where three members of the Ukrainian Parliament visited this month.
Dec. 8, 2023
After initially agreeing to cooperate with with a sweeping federal investigation launched 28 months ago into the Police Department, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association wants the city’s mayor to reject a court-enforced reform agreement.
Dec. 7, 2023
Hundreds of Arizonans were surveyed last month as part of a national poll of the Latino electorate one year ahead of the next major election.
Dec. 7, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to kill her husband and an ex-in-law.
Dec. 7, 2023
An NIH program launched three years ago to improve COVID diagnostics has awarded $9 million to support the first Indigenous-led Tribal Data Repository in the U.S. ASU will play a key role in tribal community engagement.
Dec. 7, 2023