Arizona to collect $2 million in Abbott settlement

Arizona will receive close to $2 million, as part of $100 million multi-state settlement with Abbott Laboratories.

Women indicted on financial aid fraud charges

Federal authorities have accused four Arizona women of fraudulently collecting student financial aid money.

It's a bird, it's a plane ...

It's a supermoon -- the point when the moon passes closest to the Earth in its orbit.

Effort underway to protect state parks' funding

A group has filed paperwork to ask voters to protect funding for state parks. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports from Phoenix, the parks faced budget cuts during the recession.

Ted Nugent brings his music, politics to Phoenix

Ted Nugent brings his brand of high decibel rock 'n' roll to the Valley this week.

Pearce reimbursement provision dies before the legislative session ends

 The proposal to reimburse former State Senate President Russell Pearce for the costs of the recall election that ousted him from office last fall is dead.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/7

  Blue Note records was a home for great jazz in the 1950s and 60s.   Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Horace Silver  and Herbie Hancock all recorded for the label. Hear the finest jazz ever recorded and find out what made  Blue Note Records so unique, tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

The Jazz Life of Marty Ashby [Interview Archives]

(Tempe, AZ) - Jazz guitarist, promoter, and producer Marty Ashby sat down with Blaise Lantana to discuss his jazz career. Hear the secrets he learned from the legends he brought to venues and events throughout his career. Marty Ashby also talks about his desire to leave listeners with something to remember. This interview is from 2010.

Arizona cities and towns urge veto of election bill

Leaders of cities and towns from across the state are urging Governor Jan Brewer to veto a bill that would force them to consolidate their elections with the state, and hold their elections during even numbered years starting in 2014. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Struggling First Solar hires new CEO

Tempe-based First Solar has hired a new CEO. As KJZZ’s Mark Moran reports, the company has been struggling as of late.


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