May 2012 | KJZZ.org

Report: Fewer illegal immigration bills introduced so far in 2012 than 2011

A new report finds states introduced and approved fewer bills dealing with illegal immigration during the first quarter of this year than last. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/22

Trumpeter Wallace Roney studied with Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie, and finally with his idol Miles Davis, who taught him as much about life as he did about music. Hear the sound and artistry of composer, trumpeter and living jazz legend, Wallace Roney tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Glendale coucil to vote on raising taxes, fees

The Glendale City Council will vote Monday night on how to close a $35 million shortfall in next year’s budget.

Hayden Flour Mill grounds will be open to the public

For the first time in more than a decade, visitors can walk the grounds of one of Tempe’s oldest buildings. The fence around the historic Hayden Flour Mill is coming down and the open space around it will be open to the public.

Border committee meets in Phoenix to address smuggling

Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle says to stop narcotics from flowing across the border, the U.S. government must be as innovative, flexible and nimble as Mexican drug cartels.

Gladiator fire adversely affecting Crown King business owners

The most active wildfire burning in Arizona, the Gladiator Fire north of Crown King, has charred more than 13,000 acres since breaking out last Sunday.

9 O'clock Special for 5/21

Fats Waller was an entertainer, composer and brilliant pianist. Waller was one of the most popular performers of his era, finding critical and commercial success in the US and in Europe. He was a prolific songwriter and many of his songs like Honeysuckle Rose, Squeeze Me, and Ain't Misbehavin' have become jazz standards. Celebrate Fats Waller's birthday Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special and enjoy the music of this great American composer played by Diana Krall, Miles Davis and Red Garland.