9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/11

  Irving Berlin's songs have reached the top of the charts 25 times and have been recorded by  Ethel Merman, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald.  His music has become part of the American Songbook and jazz artists like Jjohn Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie have put a whole new spin on his tunes.  Hear Cheek to Cheek, Blue Skies Always and more tonight when we feature Irving Berlin by the jazz giants on the 9 O'clock Special.

DOJ: Sheriff's office 'disregarded the Constitution'

The U.S. Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, his office and the county on Thursday.

Gilbert to host town hall in wake of murder-suicide

Gilbert residents will get to hear updates about the J.T. Ready murder-suicide investigation Thursday.

First challenger to Arpaio files for Maricopa County Sheriff

Mike Stauffer delivered a box full of petition sheets earlier today to the county elections office.  He’s the first candidate to submit nominating petitions for Maricopa County Sheriff.

Norovirus strikes Flagstaff school

The Coconino County Public Health department is dealing with an outbreak of norovirus at a Flagstaff school. 

Mesa, Cubs to break ground during All-Star Break

The city of Mesa will break ground on the new spring training home for the Chicago Cubs on July 11.

The Department of Justice files suit against Arpaio

The Department of Justice will announce on Thursday that it's filing a lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio over allegations of civil rights violations by his deputies. The Justice Department sent Arpaio a letter on Wednesday, notifying him of its intention to file suit.

Failure of latest effort to regulate HOA parking restrictions worries some homeowners

In the waning days of this year’s legislative session, lawmakers defeated a bill on HOA parking restrictions. It dealt with an issue many Arizonans think about – where to park your car at home. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie files this report.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/10

  Self taught guitarist Jimmy Ponder started playing guitar in the 50s and was influenced by Wes Montgomery.  He has worked with Lou Donaldson and Jimmy McGriff and laid down some tracks with Houston Person. Whether he is with an organ trio or a horn quartet you'll enjoy the groove bluesy improvisation of guitar master Jimmy Ponder tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. 

US Justice Department to sue Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

The U.S. Justice Department says it will file a civil lawsuit against Maricopa County, the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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