February 2012 | KJZZ.org

Arizona Memories: Finding the American Dream at Cortez High

As we continue to celebrate Arizona's centennial, we reached out to you to share your favorite Arizona memories. Judith Dorffi Sadre told us how a public education in Arizona changed her life.

Herb Paine: What would Barry do?

On Feb. 28, Arizona Republicans will weigh in on the Presidential sweepstakes.

2011 record year for Maricopa County air pollution

A year-end report on Maricopa County’s air quality shows last year was one of the worst on record. As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports from Phoenix, dust storms and pollution from California played a major role.

AZ universities propose no tuition hike for most in-state undergrads

Many students at the state’s three public universities would not see tuition increases, under proposals put forward Friday. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

AZ bill aims to open more school playgrounds, fields

Arizona lawmakers are looking to make a deal with schools. They’re offering immunity from liability for the recreational use of school grounds, and are hoping that in exchange, schools will open up their playgrounds and fields during non-school hours. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Hit hard, coming back fast: Valley home prices continue to rise

The Valley housing market is starting to come back. Mike Orr, who directs the Center for Real Estate Theory at ASU's W.P.

TV ad asks businesses and tourists to come to Arizona

A new television commercial is promoting Arizona as a business and tourism destination. It features some higher-profile Arizonans who made the state their home. KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 2/27

A dynamic performer, a consumate musician, and a delightful spirit, saxaphonist James Moody is an inspiration to all musicians. Moody started his career with Dizzy Gillespie after he returned from WWII. Moody recorded bebop and ballads on his sax and flute for over sixty years from 1948 until his death in 2010. Hear the fun and fiesty sounds of jazz master James Moody Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 2/24

Some of the most beautiful melodies have been written by pianist, composer Michel LeGrand. His songs, Windmills of Your Mind, Watch What Happens, The Summer knows, Brian's Song, and many more are Grammy winning favorites. Tonight hear Arturo Sandoval, Bud Shank and Freddy Cole share their versions of Michel LeGrand's beautiful and haunting melodies, tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Arizona Supreme Court reverses ruling on bus driver responsibility

The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed a decision that found Tucson’s bus system responsible for injuries to a wheelchair bound bus passenger. The case deals with the degree to which a bus driver is responsible for a passenger’s safety.