December 2011 | KJZZ.org

Governor feels clarification will come from Supreme Court

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is praising the United States Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on the state’s controversial immigration law. KJZZ's Peter O’Dowd reports.

KJZZ pledge drive winners announced

Congratulations to the contest winners of the KJZZ End of Year Pledge Drive.

Valley Theatre Year in Review

KJZZ's Theatre Critic Robrt Pela has his end of the year review of Valley theatre, noting the losses in the community with this tough economy, recalling the standing ovations as well as the theatrically unforgettable & unforgivable.

Awake for brain surgery: DBS used to treat Parkinson's

Doctors in Phoenix are using a medical procedure known as deep brain stimulation or DBS to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. But DBS also is showing promise in the treatment of depression, Alzheimer’s and other disorders of the brain. KJZZ’s Terry Ward observed the procedure on a patient at Barrow Neurological Institute and has this report.

Downtown Phoenix Businesses Await Suns New Season

Downtown businesses that rely on Phoenix Suns fans are welcoming the official end to the N-B-A lockout. Players were allowed to return to team facilities Friday.

Senator Pearce Raised 3 Times More Money in Losing Effort

Former Senate President Russell Pearce spent more than a quarter million dollars in his bid to retain his seat. His latest campaign finance report shows Pearce received 31-thousand dollars in

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 12/16

It's a holiday fiesta of music on KJZZ. Besides the classic jazz you enjoy every night, you'll hear YOUR holiday jazz favorites, Vince Guaraldi's Christmas Time is Here Eartha Kitt's Santa Baby, Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song and some new releases that will add some sparkle and spice to the holiday music mix. Enjoy the holiday treats this week on the 9 O'clock Special.

Entrepreneurs shunning traditional storefronts for industrial space

In this economy, an empty warehouse doesn’t do much good -- unless you’re looking for a cheap place to open a business. Entrepreneurs have been shunning traditional retail storefronts in favor of industrial space. As Peter O’Dowd reports from Phoenix, city planners – and even some landlords – aren’t nearly as enthusiastic.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 12/9

Tonight hear the latest holiday jazz records from Tony Bennett and Gypsy guitars to Harry Connick's elf music. Enjoy new versions of your favorite tunes to get you in the holiday spirit. Join Blaise Lantana tonight for the 9 O'clock Special and you'll get new ideas for what to give your favorite friends on your shopping list. Jazz awakes tonight at 8.

Accountability In Comments

ASU professor of journalism Tim McGuire talks to Steve Goldstein about AZCentral.com's recent decision to change their online commenting system. McGuire discusses whether keeping people from making anonymous comments is responsible, and if there is value in anonymity.