February 2012 | KJZZ.org

Andrei Cherny will run for District 9

Former state party chair Andrei Cherny explains why he’s chosen to run for the newly formed Congressional District 9.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 2/15

Arizona Mardi Gras? Find out where and when tonight when Benjie Messer stops by to talk about his brass band on the 9 O'clock Special. The new CD by Jeff Hamilton's trio is swinging like crazy and you will love it. Plus hear Paul McCartney working with Diana Krall and John Pizzarelli on his latest release.

County court tower finally a reality

The Maricopa County Court building that was the focus of investigations, lawsuits and legal battles was formally dedicated this afternoon.

One hundred years ago, Arizona statehood wasn't a pressing issue to D.C.

In 1912, Arizona became the 48th state to join the union. Manifest Destiny was already assured, so as far as Washington was concerned, adding Arizona was not a pressing issue.

Romney uses Mesa appearance to blast Obama's budget plan

Mitt Romney made a campaign stop in Arizona on Monday as the state prepares to vote in a Republican presidential primary at the end of the month. Romney took the opportunity to blast President Barack Obama’s new budget proposal.

Valentine Special

Some of the best jazz tunes start with Romance, "My Funny Valentine" by Miles Davis, "My Romance" by Ella, "You Are Too Beautiful" by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman and Tony Bennett's latest "Night and Day" with Amy Winehouse. Hear these and more tonight on our Valentine's Day Special starting at 8 tonight. Whether you are in love, or just in love with jazz, you will be caressed by the sounds of the jazz giants tonight at 8.

State election campaigning going digital

A pilot program will make campaigning for state office easier in Arizona. The Secretary of State’s office announced the E-Qual system, which allows voters to sign candidate petitions online and donate $5 for candidates seeking Clean Elections funding.

Presumptive U of A President to be in Tucson

The likely next president of the University of Arizona will be in Tucson on Monday, to meet with members of the community. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 12/13

This weekend the music industry chooses who they think made the best recordings this year. Who will win? Tony Bennett? Barbara Streisand? Find out who won in the jazz categories when I feature the Grammy winners and some of the losers Monday night on the 9 O'clock special. Listen to the best of 2011 and see if you agree with the choices. It's Grammy fever Monday night on K-Jazz. Jazz awakes at 8.

Court rules against parking fees in national park

People who hike and camp in undeveloped areas of a southern Arizona forest cannot be charged a parking fee. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that federal law prohibits the fees.