April 2012 | KJZZ.org

Romney: America needs to get off current road

The chairman of the Republican National Committee today urged state party leaders from around the country to work to elect Mitt Romney as president. Romney also addressed the meeting in Scottsdale, saying the country needs to start down a new road. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

State Supreme Court to governor: No grounds to remove redistricting chair

The Arizona Supreme Court says Governor Jan Brewer had no constitutional grounds to remove the Chairperson of the Independent Redistricting Commission last year.

State legislature changes property tax rebate rules

State lawmakers want to make it easier for Arizona homeowners to receive a property tax rebate.

US Airways makes deals with American Airlines unions

DALLAS (Associated Press) — Tempe-based US Airways has struck deals with unions at American Airlines to win their support for a possible merger with American, which has angered the unions by trying to cut jobs and labor costs while under bankruptcy protection.

Candidates running against Arpaio are in full campaign mode

Two of the four candidates for Sheriff in Maricopa County campaigned Thursday night at an event sponsored by the Phoenix Quaker Meeting House and the Catholic Apostolic Church of Jerusalem.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 4/23

Singer Dennis Rowland started in Detroit and has Motown as part of his soul, but he made his name following Joe Williams with the Count Basie Orchestra. When he sings he brings together a sense of swing and plenty of soul. Tonight Dennis comes by KJZZ and you can enjoy his music and his insight into the Basie band, tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Romney makes campaign stop in Arizona on Friday

The presidential contest will make a stop in Arizona Friday. From Phoenix, KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

Truck carrying 280,000 rounds of ammo to Phoenix makes a wrong turn in Juarez

Mexican customs inspectors seized a semi-truck loaded with 280,000 rounds of ammunition Tuesday evening at the Juarez border crossing. The truck and its cargo were headed for a Phoenix distributor, who says the truck driver made a wrong turn.

9 O'Clock Special for 4/20

Enjoy a musical preview of the 35th Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party honoring pianist Shelly Berg, the longest running jazz event in the United States! Kick back and groove to an hour of jazz from a who's who of legends who will be performing this weekend at the Musical Instrument Museum. Lew Tabackin, Claudio Roditi, Houston Person, Lewis Nash, Dave Frishberg, Marty Ashby, Bill Watrous, Roger Humphries and many more tonight at 9! Jazz awakes at 8 on KJZZ.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 4/19

Brazilian trumpeter Claudio Roditi is in town to perform at the Paradise Valley Jazz Party at The MIM this weekend. He'll stop by K-Jazz tonight to share his thoughts on the trumpet and flugelhorn and we'll even hear him play piccolo trumpet! Join the fun tonight on the 9 O'clock Special..