May 2012 | KJZZ.org

Future of Solar Energy Forum

As supplies of non-renewable resources dwindle and the cost of powering our cities continues to rise, KJZZ examines the most abundant energy source in Arizona—sol

Arizona gas prices continue to drop

Gas prices in Arizona continue to fall - they’re down again this week, and are now at a three-month low. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Incumbents will face off in August primaries, November general elections

More than 200 candidates for Congress, state Legislature and Corporation Commission have filed their petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. Wednesday was the deadline to get their signatures to the Secretary of State’s office, and starts a ten-day window for campaigns or their supporters to challenge those signatures. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Excessive heat could cause illness

Central and Western Arizona are under an excessive heat warning from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. That could mean an increase in heat-related problems for emergency responders in metro Phoenix.

Trombones on the 9 O'Clock Special

Tonight on the 9 O'Clock Special, the trombone is an underrated instrument until you put it in the hands of someone like JJ Johnson, Wycliffe Gordon, Curtis Fuller or Al Grey. Then it's magic time. Find out about the trombone and its place in jazz history. Jazz awakes at 8.

Court hastens disbarment for former assistant county attorney

Former assistant Maricopa County Attorney Lisa Aubuchon has lost her latest attempt to hold on to her law license. She was disbarred for a series of ethical violations.

IRC case will not go straight to Arizona Supreme Court

The Arizona Supreme Court will not hear a case dealing with whether the state’s Open Meeting Law apply to the Independent Redistricting Commission - at least not yet.

State of the Arizona job market

KJZZ reporters Devin Browne and Mark Brodie talk about their work covering Arizona’s job market, and ASU economist Lee McPheters talks about what needs to change in the job market to get Arizona on the economic upswing.

Campaign 101 with local experts

Wes Gullett, partner at the consulting firm First Strategic, and Bob Grossfeld, president and CEO of The Media Guys, talk about modern campaigning and candidates.

Cigarette ban may have cleared out more than smoke

Five years ago this month the Smoke Free Arizona act went into effect. A Valley bar owner and a health services expert talk about how the act changed the Arizona bar scene.