February 2012 | KJZZ.org

The challenges of treating post-traumatic stress disorder

Dr. Jason Caplan, associate professor and department chair of psychiatry at the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, and Dr. Adam McCray of the Department of Veterans Affairs talk about causes and treatment of PTSD.

Gila River Indian Community rejects Loop 202 expansion route

Members of the Gila River Indian Community told the state last night they do not want an extension of the Loop 202 on reservation land -- and don’t want it anywhere else, either.

"Not in Our Town," a hate crimes documentary

Two members of a group working to stop hate crimes are in town. Their documentary was inspired by the 2008 murder of an immigrant in the New York community of Patchouge.

Obama gets a kick out of Phoenix kid's marshmallow cannon

Fourteen-year-old Joe Hudy and his marshmallow cannon got the attention of President Obama at the White House on Tuesday. The young man from Phoenix was there as part of the White House Science Fair.

Jails in Yavapai County to begin scanning inmates' irises

Yavapai County is rolling out some new technology to keep track of inmates. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is installing equipment to identify prisoners by scanning their irises.

Boost in federal Alzheimer's funding would trickle to AZ

President Obama’s latest budget proposal asks Congress to fund $80 million for Alzheimer’s research. If it’s approved, the money would likely trickle down to researchers in Arizona.

Metal thieves target AC units

Arizona law enforcement and lawmakers are working to crack down on the newest kind of metal theft. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 2/7

Chicago guitarist Bobby Broom loves playing his bluesy jazz style with his group, The Deep Blue Organ Trio. They will be here in town this Saturday night for a performance at the Rhythm Room. Tonight I'll feature Bobby Broom and I'll give away his latest CD with The Deep Blue Organ trio, "Wonderful". Tune in to win a CD tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Bill to carry concealed weapons on college campuses advances

The right to carry a concealed weapon on a college campus is a step closer to becoming law. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure that allows individuals with a concealed weapon permit to carry their gun on public college campuses. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports.

Two Republicans to square off for District 6 seat

Two of Arizona’s Republican Congressmen will be squaring off in an August primary. This unusual political battle is the result of newly drawn congressional districts.