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Journalist, environmental activist found dead in central Mexico
A journalist was found dead in central Mexico this week. Press freedom groups want authorities to investigate the case.
Feb. 17, 2023
Glendale job fair for vets to have on-the-spot interviews
Dozens of employers are set to recruit military veterans and their families at a job fair planned for next Thursday, Feb. 23 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
Feb. 17, 2023
Housing is key to creating community for Arizonans with disabilities. But is it enough?
A KJZZ News investigation in 2022 revealed that despite decades of reform, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are still at risk for abuse and neglect. Advocates say the lack of safe, affordable housing is one of the biggest barriers to success. Efforts are being made. But is it enough?
UNSAFE: Abuse and neglect can happen anywhere
Feb. 17, 2023
Arizona mathematician invented game dice with 120 sides
Math and art are not often used together in the same sentence, especially when the word fun is then added on. But Robert Fathauer combines those three things to make art that is based on mathematics that can be used in schools, for game play or just to look at.
Feb. 17, 2023
NewsCap: A witch hunt, a veto and future of AZ politics
Former gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones and former legislative leader Chad Campbell joined The Show to talk about the search for a new nominee to lead the state health department, Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first veto and more.
Feb. 17, 2023
Among the biggest tasks for Hobbs: addressing the drought
One of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' biggest tasks is addressing the drought on the Colorado River threatening her state's growth boom. The Democrat is convinced it can avoid a drawn out legal battle.
Feb. 17, 2023
Department of Developmental Disabilities could get more money
More dollars could be going to those who provide care to people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Despite an increase in funding, it’s likely not nearly enough.
Feb. 17, 2023
Mexican rescue dog dies during mission to Turkey
It has been more than 10 days since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The death toll had risen to some 42,000 people as of Thursday when search and rescue teams Mexico had sent to deliver aid began to return home. But one of the K-9 rescuers died on the mission.
Feb. 17, 2023
New deal could eventually lead Glendale out of the arena business
A top Glendale official says the city has made a deal that could eventually lead it out of the arena business. But the final choice belongs to the long-time operator of the newly rebranded venue that anchors Westgate Entertainment District.
Feb. 17, 2023
Sky Harbor sets passenger record on Super Bowl Monday
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reported more than 200,000 travelers the day after Super Bowl LVII.
Feb. 16, 2023
Voter-approved dark law measure challenged in courts
The group that convinced voters last year to outlaw “dark money” is asking a judge to block a bid by two special interest groups to keep the law from taking effect.
Feb. 16, 2023
AG Kris Mayes investigating Kroger-Albertsons merger
Mayes contends that if the merger goes through, it would raise fears of workers over their stores staying open in addition to prices being raised.
Feb. 16, 2023
Bill to up monthly stipend for kinship families moves forward
A bill is moving through the state Legislature that would increase the monthly stipend of kinship families — grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Feb. 16, 2023
Driver identified in I-10 truck crash that led to acid spill
The Department of Public Safety identified the driver in Tuesday’s truck incident that caused a nitric acid spill as Ricky Immel, 54, of Nevada. Though the cause of the incident isn’t clear at this point, officials didn’t see evidence of alcohol, drugs, or high speed being involved.
Feb. 16, 2023
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes partisan Republican budget bills, renews calls for negotiations
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a partisan budget sent to her by legislative Republicans – a plan she described as hollow and one-sided, and an "insult" to Arizonans.
Feb. 16, 2023
Bill to separate state hospital operations from ADHS gains traction
The Arizona State Hospital, which treats people suffering from serious mental illness, is now one step closer to no longer being run by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Feb. 16, 2023
Arizonas born alive bill moves forward after testimony
Arizona lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday for a bill that would require physicians to do everything possible to save the life of a baby born alive during an abortion.
Feb. 16, 2023
Bootmaker David Espinoza: Made in Arizona
The front of David Espinoza’s Phoenix shop is full of boots in different colors, sizes and designs. But behind the scenes is where the boots take shape through sewing, sanding and and lot of other processes.
Feb. 16, 2023
Shen Yun brings dance to AZ — but does it also bring a political agenda?
The Shen Yun dance and orchestra company is in Arizona this month. It performed last week in Tucson, has three more shows in Mesa and then a handful in Phoenix over the weekend and next week.
Feb. 16, 2023
This food historian says were on the cusp of a gelatin revival
Ken Albala wrote an entire book about gelatin called "The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots and Outrageous Desserts." Albala is a food historian who traces the illustrious history of gelatin — and makes the case that we are about to experience a cultural revival of the stuff.
Feb. 16, 2023

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